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הילולה בבית הכנסת בעיר אל-מחלה אל-כוברא שבמצרים, 1967
Once a thriving community: 2,500-year Jewish legacy in Egypt reduced to memories
Did the Hebrews truly serve as slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt? When and why did Jews return to the country? Which notable Jewish figures resided there, what have we learned from the Cairo Geniza, and which war led to the community's disintegration? Also, memories of days gone by | a special project
Matan Shor, Itzchak Tessler, Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24
Family from North America arrives on aliyah in the midst of the war against Hamas in Gaza
What it means to be an immigrant in Israel right now and 5 tips to survive
Opinion: A war tends to evoke a sense of unity, in this case, a cultural one; Lauren Gumport saw a shift within her when it came to her relationship with her own Judaism, which took on a new meaning after Hamas decided to unleash its onslaught
Lauren Gumport | 04.15.24
רון חולדאי ראש עיריית תל אביב
'We need Jewish Values Enabling Living as a Democracy'
A series of prominent speakers addressed a conference held by BINA, addressing the role of Israeli Judaism in Israel in the aftermath of October 7. Kibbutz Movement Secretary General Lior Simcha: 'After that horrific Shabbat, we face the great challenge of the journey to renewal'
Yuval Hananovitch | 04.04.24
הספר שספג רסיסים ומנע מהלוחם פציעה חמורה יותר
A soldier's religious book hit by shrapnel and saved his life
Abraham Moshkovitz, was injured in a clash with terrorists in Khan Younis, but since a book he has in his pocket absorbs most of the shrapnel he is spared a more serious injury
Shmuel Munitz | 03.27.24
הפגנת סולידריות עם ישראל בברלין
Want German citizenship? New exam requires knowledge of Holocaust, Judaism, Israel
When was the State of Israel founded, what is the expected punishment for Holocaust denial in Germany, and what is the name of the Jewish place of worship? These are just some of the questions that will be asked of immigrants seeking German citizenship and a coveted passport
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 03.26.24
מתיסיהו
Amid rising antisemitism, Matisyahu explores complexities of Jewish identity
With a career spanning over two decades, the Jewish American rapper reveals his various encounters with antisemitism and provides a peek into his artistic vision
Omer Tessel | 03.26.24
חדר הקבורה של מרדכי היהודי ואסתר המלכה
Israel or Iran? The quest after Esther and Mordechai's final resting place
The Bible doesn't specify the final resting places of the Purim Megillah's protagonists, but conflicting Jewish traditions emerge: one asserts that their tombs are located in Iran, while another steadfastly maintains they are in Israel
Yogev Israeli | 03.24.24
Aleph Cuts
Is cultured meat considered meat or pareve under Jewish dietary laws?
Following Health Ministry's dramatic approval, anticipated to open door for marketing of cell-based cultured beef, realm of Jewish law encounters unprecedented challenge
Itamar Eichner | 02.04.24
חאבייר מיליי הנשיא החדש של ארגנטינה
With an Israeli flag and a chainsaw: 'Trump of Argentina' elected president
Javier Milei studies Torah regularly and has seriously considered converting to Judaism and also says he plans to move Argentina's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; he plans to slash government spending, dollarize the economy and eliminate the Central Bank as well as key ministries
Juan Melamed/JTA, Associated Press | 11.20.23
לירן אסף וסמ"ר במיל גל נדר חתונה
‘I didn't want us to be the couple who didn't get to marry'
In wartime, Israeli couples wed on IDF bases, staging areas or kibbutz lawns; event planners share tips for unforgettable ceremonies with friends and volunteers, covering the chuppah, rabbi, lighting, catering and more
Maya Benita | 11.12.23
הקפות שניות ביישוב קידר
Simchat Torah was a joyous celebration even in the worst of circumstances
Testimonies from the Nazi death camps reveal the dedication of Jews to dance with the Torah even as they take their dying breath and in Soviet Russia Jews danced despite the danger of expulsion to Siberia
Shoshana Chen | 10.06.23
חרדים יורקים על צליינים ברובע המוסלמי בעיר העתיקה בירושלים
Netanyahu, chief rabbis condemn attacks on Christians
After far-right settler claims that spitting on Christian clergy and sites is supported in Jewish law, Netanyahu says Israel committed to pilgrimage to holy sites of all faiths condemns attempts to intimidate worshippers; rabbis representing ultra-Orthodox and religious Zionist public call attacks an abomination
Kobi Nachshoni | 10.03.23
חרדים בשכונת מאה שערים בירושלים חילונים בשדרות רוטשילד בתל אביב
Ultra-secular: Is Tel Aviv becoming overzealous?
In Tel Aviv, just as in the religiously fervent Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim, a distinct form of zealotry is emerging, rooted in fears that the other side will influence us and our children; Dear Tel Avivians, let's not allow a vocal minority to transform our city into a bastion of secular extremism
Rabbi Tamir Granot | 10.02.23
בית כנסת
Can one of Judaism's oldest professions endure the test of time?
As the genre's appeal wanes among younger and secular audiences, cantorial music stands at a crossroads; however, some believe it is on the cusp of a rebirth; 'The biggest problem in cantorial music today is making a living'
Shoshana Chen | 09.22.23
Buttmitzvah
It's your ButtMitzvah: Jewish LGBTQ center in East London holds unique Rosh Hashanah celebration
Feeling out of place with their British, Jewish and queer identity, a community which lets all types of people join the party whether they are British or not, Jewish or not, queer or not, is working to unite people through its festivities
Einav Schiff | 09.21.23
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