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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

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

‘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

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

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