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Synagogues part of rich tapestry of Jewish culture in Turkey
Uncover the hidden treasures of Turkey's Jewish heritage as you explore ancient cemeteries and synagogues, including the first synagogue in Europe; Learn about the thriving Jewish communities that once flourished in cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Edirne,and Bursa, and savor the unique Jewish delicacies that still hold cultural significance in the streets of Turkey today
Yaniv Pohoryles | 06.28.23
ריקודי עם בחורשת טל, 1963
Jewish anthem 'Hava Nagila' makes a comeback
From Jewish vacation resorts to pulsating nightclubs - Harry Belafonte's unforgettable interpretation of 'Hava Nagila' captivates audiences worldwide and sparks a cultural resurgence amidst an era of rising antisemitism
Zeev Avrahami | 06.26.23
יהודי טנג'יר. להטעין ליהדות. אני אסדר אחרי זה את הקרדיט והכל
Spanish, Morrocan and Jewish? The curious case of Tangier's Jewish community
The Jews of northern Morocco were expelled from Spain but did not forget their roots, even centuries later; Now a new center in Tangier seeks to preserve their unique heritage
Yaniv Pohoryles | 05.22.23
וילנה
Vilnius celebrates 700 years: a journey from Jewish nostalgia to chic modernity
Fly in a hot air balloon above breathtaking landscapes, wander through picturesque alleys and streets, sit in cafés, bars, and high-quality restaurants, absorb culture in museums, and explore historic buildings; For three days, we immersed ourselves in the capital of Lithuania on land and in the air, and came back hungry for more
Rina Drigov | 05.14.23
קאהן במהלך האירוע המרגש
96-y/o circumcised - 'Now I truly feel like a real free man'
A navigator in the Red Army in World War II, Armin Kahn escaped death in a prisoner-of-war camp thanks to not being circumcised; Many years later, he undergoes a belated procedure in Toronto
Itamar Eichner | 05.11.23
חלוקת מצות לפני פסח האחרון
Between Ukraine and Russia, Transnistria's Jews stay on the fence on war
Transnistria's local Jewish community is trying to assist refugees from Ukraine, Jews and non-Jews alike, but the situation makes it difficult for them to raise funds; 'We have enormous difficulties because of the sanctions'
Edward Doks, Tiraspol | 05.06.23
Crazy Freilach
Klezmer bliss: These German musicians bring authentic Jewish culture to life
They're young, they play Klezmer music, and they are non-Jewish Germans! (except for one) Crazy Freilach commit themselves to Yiddish songs, with the purpose of keeping this fantastic Eastern European Jewish heritage alive
Rinat Perera Danieli | 04.19.23
מימין: צילום למגזין הרפר'ס בזאר, 1942. משמאל: "הצלב האדום", למגזין ווג אמריקה, 1945
Catching Light: the Jewish photographer who escaped the Nazis and found world fame
German-born Erwin Blumenfeld escaped Nazi-occupied Paris and eventually made his way to NYC to pursue the American Dream; his photographs were featured on the covers of renowned fashion brands such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar
Itay Yaacov | 04.17.23
Haggadah
From a Kanye West parody to AI versions, 10 new haggadahs to try this Passover
The haggadah market is booming as Jewish writers take inspiration from news, pop culture and other trends to create texts that break the mold
Gabe Friedman/JTA | 04.05.23
The Camondo family: The aristocratic Jewish family that lasted for 160 years, then disappeared
They called them the ‘Rothschilds of the East’, climbing to the highest social echelons everywhere they went. The journey came to end in 1943 with the murder of the last family member. The family legacy, however, was saved by one last move
Yaniv Pohoryles | 04.05.23
The Sassoon family: The Jewish dynasty who became global merchants
How did a Baghdadi family of refugees manage to build a global trade empire spanning three continents? From its charismatic patriarch who remained loyal to his Jewish roots to his enterprising descendants/ This is the story of "the Rothschilds of the east"
Nitzi Yakov | 04.05.23
קוצב לב הושתל בבת 102
The heart of a lioness: 102-year-old undergoes pacemaker implant surgery
Rochella Kafri, born in Tel Aviv and a member of the second generation of the founders of the northern moshav Nahalal, is one of the oldest people in Israel and the world to successfully undergo the procedure; 'I don't feel so old,' she shrugged as she wished for quality of life, rather than longevity
Yair Kraus | 04.05.23
The hand-written Haggada that survived the Holocaust
Hand-written Haggadah that survived Holocaust to be cherished in Jerusalem
While hiding from Nazis in Holland, Rabbi Avraham Prince hand-wrote the Haggadah from memory for the sake of the preservation of Jewish culture, and concluded with the sentence 'Next year all of Israel is redeemed'; Some 80 years later, the Prince family still uses it every Passover Seder
Gilad Cohen | 04.03.23
Museum of Jewish Culture in the Mellah district of Fez, Morocco
Fez's Museum of Jewish culture has been completed
The realization of this project, which cost about $835,000, is part of the rehabilitation and enhancement of the ancient city of Fez - 'The museum of Jewish culture in the city of Fez is a unique masterpiece'
i24NEWS | 03.28.23
Taiwan Jews
Small but proud: Meet Taiwan’s growing Jewish community
Taiwan’s Jewish story goes back to the 20th century with the founding of the Jewish Community Center of Taiwan, which attracts Jewish and non-Jewish visitors to its various facilities and sparks interest in Jewish traditions
Emily Schrader | 12.16.22
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