Tags

Itzchak Tessler

דוד מנגן בנבל בפסיפס מבית הכנסת העתיק בעזה (העתק)
The Jewish sages who called Gaza home: 1,500 years of history
From ancient Judean roots to luminaries like Israel Najara and Nathan of Gaza, the city once thrived as a hub of commerce, scholarship and interfaith dialogue, marking a rich heritage that endured until the 20th century
Itzchak Tessler | 02.04.25
וולטר רוזנקרנץ, נשיא המועצה הלאומית של אוסטריה – הפרלמנט האוסטרי
Nazi past, uncertain future: Leading Austrian party worries local Jews
As far-right Freedom Party becomes Austria's largest party, Jewish community fears it will claim majority party in government and oversee fight against antisemitism in Hitler's homeland; Austrian far-left also harassing Jews, including hanging posters against IDF soldiers
Itzchak Tessler | 02.03.25
דונלד טראמפ מסיבת עיתונאים אחוזת מאר א-לגו פלורידה ארה"ב
Between fear and hope: US Jews prepare for Trump's second term
US Jewry vacillates between support for and opposition to incoming president while criticizing his policies and praising his support for Israel and effort to reach hostage deal
Itzchak Tessler | 01.19.25
סוכה טקטית בגודל מטר על מטר
IDF distributes 'tactical sukkahs' to troops for holiday
Hundreds of compact sukkahs, designed according to Jewish law, distributed to IDF troops, as well as special holiday kits; but are soldiers even obligated to sit in a sukkah according to Jewish law in time of war?
Itzchak Tessler | 10.16.24
The liturgical poem sung at his son's funeral, and a bereaved mother's search for words: Prayers of the war heroes
Inspiring figures from the war recount a section of the Yom Kippur prayers that is close to their hearts, and offer their personal prayer for the holiest day in Jewish calendar
Shmuel Munitz, Marcy Oster, Itzchak Tessler | 10.11.24
צוריאל ראשי ואסא כשר
'Some people think it is forbidden even to talk to those who think the opposite of them'
Dr. Tsuriel Rashi, a student of Israel Prize laureate Prof. Asa Kasher, co-authored a book on professional ethics in Judaism with him; despite Kasher's controversial remarks criticizing the government and settlers, Rashi remains firm, refusing to apologize for their collaboration
Itzchak Tessler | 09.07.24
יהודים שנעצרו ונכלאו במצרים לאחר קום המדינה
The pictures that tell all: the swan song of the Jews in Egypt
Jews thrived in Egypt for over 2,500 years; after Israel's creation and ensuing wars, they faced severe persecution, with many expelled, until almost none were left; archival photos showcase a cultural tapestry of traditional attire and sports enmeshed with religious education
Itzchak Tessler | 04.22.24
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
קערת ליל הסדר המפוארת של "הצורפים"
On offer: Seder plate modeled after Temple, for $150,000
Stunning gold and silver-designed Passover plate for the holiday, a seder kit for soldiers including an abbreviated Haggadah, and a kit to help you clean your smartphone from chametz: The 2024 Passover innovations
Itzchak Tessler | 04.17.24
כוחות צה"ל ושב"כ בלחימה ממוקדת בבית החולים שיפאא'; חוסלו עד כה עשרות רבות של מחבלים
How will IDF soldiers celebrate Purim in Gaza?
The ongoing war in the Strip makes IDF soldiers raise questions regarding Purim's commandments and celebrations and how they should be carried out amid fighting
Itzchak Tessler | 03.23.24
הראשון לציון, הרב יצחק יוסף
Chief Rabbi backtracks on threats of Haredi mass exodus
After sparking outrage in earlier comments that ultra-Orthodox will leave the country en mass rather than agree to serve in the IDF, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says he means exemption from military service should be only for those studying Torah full time
Itzchak Tessler | 03.13.24
עולים חדשים מתארחים בסוכת בית הנשיא בשנת 1953
A journey through time: Sukkot in the lens of Israel's photographer
David Rubinger documented decades of Israeli history and bequeathed his treasured photos to Ynet's sister publication Yedioth Ahronot; we bring you some of his holiday snaps from years gone by
Itzchak Tessler | 10.01.23
כתובת חזקיהו, מאוסף רשות העתיקות
King Hezekiah's riddle: Has the ancient royal inscription finally been cracked?
Using advanced tech, Israeli expert decodes stone inscription found in Jerusalem 40 years ago, linking it to Judean King's water project, highlighting his power; ‘After the king's death, his opponents deliberately damaged his inscriptions, in an attempt to tarnish his memory and erase his achievements’
Itzchak Tessler | 09.25.23
מנורת ראשי החניתות המשוחזרת
Historian recreates menorah used by Maccabees
Dr. Ido Hebroni says his interest in blacksmithing behind reconstruction of ancient menorah using the same materials and forging techniques used by the Jews during their revolt against the Greeks
Itzchak Tessler | 12.22.22
Hot Tags
Today
This Week
This Month
Judicial reform protestsAfghanistanAirstrikeAmichai ChikliAntisemitismAssassinationAttackB-2 Spirit stealth bomberBen Gurion Airport
Hot Tags
Today
This Week
This Month
Judicial reform protestsAfghanistanAirstrikeAmichai ChikliAntisemitismAssassinationAttackB-2 Spirit stealth bomberBen Gurion Airport
Related Tags
IsraelHamasIDFGazaWarHezbollahIranBenjamin NetanyahuGaza warOctober 7
""