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Itzchak Tessler

הרב אהרון ליבוביץ' (אוחז במיקרופון) בחתונה
Jewish law, minus the bureaucracy: how Zoom weddings opened a halachic back door around the rabbinate
A new partnership between the Orthodox group Hupot and a Utah civil officiant now lets couples marry halachically without the Chief Rabbinate and add a video civil ceremony to register in Israel, highlighting growing frustration with the Rabbinate’s monopoly
Itzchak Tessler | 12.04.25
לוי פרגר באוניברסיטת רייכמן
Dutch-born reservist discovers Jewish roots, fights for lone soldiers’ Rights
Levi Preger learned at 17 that he was Jewish after his grandmother hid her identity for fear of another Holocaust in Europe; during the war he served more than 300 days in the reserves while studying
Itzchak Tessler | 11.27.25
חפירות ארמון דוד
'The dream is to find Ark of the Covenant': inside Jerusalem’s City of David discoveries
Author Doron Spielman says new discoveries in the City of David strengthen the Jewish people’s ancient link to Jerusalem and revive hopes of uncovering biblical treasures once thought lost
Itzchak Tessler | 10.25.25
אברהם מארח את שלושת המלאכים – ציור של רמברנדט
Sukkot and the spiritual power of hospitality
Beyond the ushpizin: Hospitality is a core Jewish value rooted in humility and openness to the other; 'At its heart, Jewish tradition expects you to serve a guest a royal feast each day'
Itzchak Tessler | 10.11.25
חייל עם מנשא טקטי לארבעת המינים על הגב
Tactical lulav carrier and gazebo-Sukkah: The gadgets of Sukkot 2025
Ahead of  the Sukkot holiday, IDF troops receive tactical sukkah and Four Species carriers; civilians see lower prices, new designs, breathable fabrics, LED lights and a satirical poster tackling Sukkot’s most persistent pest
Itzchak Tessler | 10.05.25
שי וינר
Meet 13-year-old Hasidic pop star Shay Viner: ‘At first friends mocked me, now they support me’
Shay Viner, a rising voice in Jewish pop, opens up about mockery that turned into support, the challenge of balancing school and stardom, preparing for his voice to change, and why his influencer mom Giti, is his biggest supporter
Itzchak Tessler | 09.25.25
תרשים שמציג את נדידת היהודים, מתוך האטלס Werden und Wachsen משנת 1938
Charting hate: How 20th century maps fueled antisemitism
New study reveals how 19th and 20th-century maps weaponized cartography as warning of Jewish migration—exposing the hidden biases behind seemingly objective geographic representations in history
Itzchak Tessler | 08.02.25
תנ"ך שם טוב
700-year-old Bible that sold for millions goes on display: 'This book is returning to the people of Israel'
After wandering between countries and continents for many years, the Shem Tov Bible – a rare copy of the bible written in the 14th century and bought at auction for $6.9 million – will arrive at the National Library in Jerusalem as part of a long-term loan 
Itzchak Tessler | 05.28.25
מתוך "אגדת חורבן"
Second Temple's fall rooted in internal strife, not just Roman might
Military historian Dr. Yosef Henkin draws parallels to modern conflicts, stressing the importance of unity and adaptable decision-making 
Itzchak Tessler | 05.18.25
הרב ד"ר נתן סליפקין מחזיק חגב המכונה ארבה כאשר הוא מופיע בלהקה
Tastes like chicken? Museum in Israel sells unusual edible souvenirs
The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh is offering visitors a unique souvenir: a kosher box of locusts. The museum also features archaeology-themed board games, making it a surprising destination for foodies, families, and history buffs
Itzchak Tessler | 05.02.25
שתי מטיילות שהגיעו לסוריה בשנות ה-30 של המאה שעברה במפגש עם חבורת ילדים יהודים
A vanished past: The rise and decline of Syrian Jewry in images
Archival photos reveal the rich history of Syria’s Jewish community, which slowly dispersed across the globe; from tales of King David and Yoav ben Zeruiah to the journey of the Aleppo Codex, the community's story includes both great wealth and deep hardship; rabbis were also merchants, and secret missions brought Jewish children to Israel—including the mother of a future IDF chief of staff
Itzchak Tessler | 04.12.25
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
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