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Beyond 'JewFace': Robert De Niro's unforgettable takes on Jewish cinema characters
As he turns 80, one of Hollywood’s greats has gifted us unforgettable Jewish roles, from the eccentric comedian in The King of Comedy to Bernie Madoff; We can only hope that the political correctness tsunami won't erase these performances entirely
Amir Bogen, New York | 08.26.23
The synagogue in Sucaeva, Romania
What's left of Jewish life in northern Romania?
A journey after the stories that shaped writer Nava Semel's body of work - from the town that lost all its Jews, through the heroic efforts of the family patriarch to rescue children from Nazi clutches to the forgotten pogrom in Dorohoi; Everywhere we go, we encounter testimonies to the Jewish heritage and the once vibrant Jewish life in Romania before the Holocaust
Dr. Joel Rappel | 07.29.23
הפטריארך פיירבטיסטה פיצבאלה
'Jewish-Christian relations complex, but we mustn't fear; the church is part of Israeli society'
He has been living in Israel for over 30 years, speaks fluent Hebrew, and feels entirely at home; Meet Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, who will soon make history as the first cardinal in the Vatican with his seat in Israel; In an interview with Ynet, he discusses the challenges of working in Jerusalem and why Pope Francis likely won’t return to Israel
Ofer Chizik | 07.29.23
מצעד הכיפות בברלין
Americans increasingly aware of discrimination against Jews, survey finds
American Enterprise Institute survey findings reveal a growing understanding of the challenges and prejudice that Jews encounter daily in the country
Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.29.23
ילדים תוקעים בשופר
Bnei Menashe: The unique Jewish group on a journey to preserve its heritage
This group, hailing from northeastern India, has steadfastly preserved its distinctive Jewish traditions and yearning for the promised land over centuries; Rabbi David Lhungdim is determined to pass down this legacy to the next generation; ‘If we don't take care to preserve it, everything will be forgotten’
Tali Farkash | 07.28.23
חורבן בית שני
How Jews and Judaism rose from ruins after Second Temple fall
With most of their brethren either killed, exiled or sold to slavery, and with the entire ruling elite removed following the unsuccessful Great Revolt, the land’s remaining Jews turn inward to preserve their religious unity and way of life
Matan Shor | 07.25.23
גברים ונשים מתפללים יחדיו מול הכותל המערבי בתחילת שנות ה-20. את הרחבה הגדולה המוכרת כיום חוסמים בתי שכונת המוגרבים, שנהרסו מיד בתום מלחמת ששת הימים
The women's section in the synagogue remains a halachic mystery
Alongside men, behind a partition, or on a balcony? The answer to the question of women's place in the synagogue has never been clear in religious literature but over the years, different customs have emerged in various Jewish communities
Itzchak Tessler | 07.24.23
בוכרה בלילה
Heart in the East: A journey tracing the Jewish heritage of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a Muslim country with a rich Jewish past; From a population of 200,000 in its heyday, only a few hundred remain, yet they have no intention of going anywhere; Here are the voices of the last Jews of Bukhara and Samarkand
Itamar Eichner, Uzbekistan | 07.22.23
Mocking Jews, scorning homosexuals: The other side of George Orwell
New biography on 1984 and Animal Farm author sheds light on his complex character, showing contempt toward Jews, opposition to Zionism, anti-LGBTQ+ comments and misogynistic attitude toward women in his life
Eli Shaltiel | 07.22.23
Journalist Fabian Wolff
German journalist and vocal Israel critic revealed to have lied about being Jewish
For years, German journalist Fabian Wolf presented himself publicly as a Jew while consistently expressing harsh criticism toward Israel and passionately supporting the BDS movement; However, he has now revealed the truth that has stirred the Jewish community in the country, he’s not Jewish at all
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.20.23
‏הרב יונתן זקס ז״ל
Preserving the timeless legacy of UK's revered Rabbi Lord Sacks
Over two years following his untimely passing, a collective of educators, scholars and theologians has established the Sacks Scholars, a group dedicated to perpetuating the enduring legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, an esteemed figure deeply cherished within and outside the global Jewish community
Yair Kraus | 07.14.23
Ukrainian religious officers
Ukrainian military chaplains learn about Judaism
In an initiative led by the Ukraine Chief Rabbi, chaplains learn about the challenges of Jewish soldiers and discuss what can be done to assist them in their service, especially in times of war
Edward Doks | 07.11.23
Mendel Narboni, 18, didn't know he was part of a social experiment when he tried to stop YouTuber Dimerci from setting himself on fire
Orthodox Jewish teen tells Ynetnews he feared French man would kill himself
Viral video from French YouTuber Dimerci, shows man dousing himself in gasoline, preparing to light himself on fire, only to be stopped by an Orthodox Jew who intervened to save him as a crowd looked on; At the time, the Jewish man was not aware the act was a social experiment
Emily Schrader | 07.10.23
דניאל בן אליהו לצד אשתו הודיה ביום ירושלים
Jews by choice: Converts explain why they opted to join the chosen people
Angela encountered Judaism thanks to a salsa class in Colombia, Daniel embarked on a journey of exploration following a conversation with a hotel owner in Tel Aviv, and Yael found in the Jewish community in Ukraine what she was missing her whole life
Shmuel Munitz | 06.02.23
ChatGPT
NY rabbis sign statement against AI calling it 'abomination'
Haredi rabbis warn of the dangers they believe are inherent in artificial intelligence technology, as they caution that AI will become a trap for all of us, young and old
Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.04.23
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