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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

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

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

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 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

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

President Isaac Herzog at World Zionist Congress marking 125th anniversary in Basel

Zionist Congress unites Diaspora, youth and entrepreneurs in Israel

World Zionist Organization to host Jewish leaders from over 40 countries in 125th Zionist Congress; This year's conference will feature hundreds of entrepreneurs and 14 different Jewish youth groups from around the world; Jewish leaders: Congress is a 'momentous occasion'

Emily Schrader | 04.20.23

eens from Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael

For many Jewish teens, COVID broke the synagogue habit

Some teens explain the remoteness of online prayer and congregation allowed them to grow closer to Judaism and experience spiritual growth, while others describe it as a great hurdle that nearly derailed them

Arianna Hellman/JTA | 04.16.23

Tyranny of the majority is not democratic; certainly it is not Jewish

Opinion: The alarming notion that a majority in the Knesset should be able to legislate at will, subject to no review or limitation, would have given rise to fierce opposition by the great halakhists across the generations

Noam Zohar | 04.16.23

Journalist Kassy Dillon shows off her support for Israel

Prominent Fox News journalist joins the Jewish tribe

After a 7-year conversion journey, American journalist Kassy Dillon announces the completion of her conversion to Judaism on social media with a photo bearing her Hebrew name: Devorah Ruth Bat Sarah

Emily Schrader | 04.11.23

For love's sake: Lionel Richie's daughter converts to Judaism

Sofia Richie, daughter of legendary singer and former flame of socialite Scott Disick, converts to Judaism after engagement to Jewish millionaire; 'What a magical day,' she writes on Instagram

Inbal Hananel | 04.05.23

חתונה יהודית. חתונה יהודית ציור של יוסף ישראליס, 1903

How sex became sacred in Judaism

How did a portrayal of sex find itself in the temple’s Holy of Holies? Why did the Sages choose to have sex with their wives on Shabbat? And can the debate surrounding Moses’s celibacy convey a message praising sexuality?

Tali Farkash | 03.11.23

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