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'Just like in Israel, the Jewish community here is struggling'

The North American Jewish Choral Festival in Stamford, Connecticut, brought together people from diverse backgrounds in a vibrant celebration of music and community, featuring performances that resonated deeply in the context of recent global events

Daniel Edelson, Stamford | 08.04.24

'I'm wrestling for the US but in my heart, I'm also wrestling for Israel'

While the Israeli delegation has high hopes for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Diaspora Jews will also participate in events including wrestling, fencing, swimming and more

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.12.24

Spirituality, faith gain ground in Israel 9 months after Hamas attack

Many Israelis turn to religious engagement for solace and strength in wake of October 7 massacre; 'We see a growing strength in people’s Jewish identities'

Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 07.06.24

Kabbalah scholar and cobbler Rabbi Shalom Shmueli dies at 106

Hundreds gather in Jerusalem to mourn the rabbi who was held in high esteem in the city and refused to be payed for his teaching, operating a cobbler shop instead

Shilo Freid | 06.30.24

Ultra-Orthodox rabbis call for only Haredi tenants in Bnei Brak

Rabbis say G-d is testing homeowners to see if they preserve customs by preventing non-Orthodox from moving into the city's newly built neighborhood

Shilo Lapid | 06.23.24

Rabbis vs. robots: can AI become the new authority in future Halacha rulings?

Just as AI cannot replace critical human jobs in fields like psychology and education, rabbis assert that religious leaders won't be replaced so easily either

Ofer Nidam | 05.31.24

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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