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חרדים בשכונת מאה שערים בירושלים חילונים בשדרות רוטשילד בתל אביב

Ultra-secular: Is Tel Aviv becoming overzealous?

In Tel Aviv, just as in the religiously fervent Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim, a distinct form of zealotry is emerging, rooted in fears that the other side will influence us and our children; Dear Tel Avivians, let's not allow a vocal minority to transform our city into a bastion of secular extremism

Rabbi Tamir Granot | 10.02.23

Can one of Judaism's oldest professions endure the test of time?

As the genre's appeal wanes among younger and secular audiences, cantorial music stands at a crossroads; however, some believe it is on the cusp of a rebirth; 'The biggest problem in cantorial music today is making a living'

Shoshana Chen | 09.22.23

It's your ButtMitzvah: Jewish LGBTQ center in East London holds unique Rosh Hashanah celebration

Feeling out of place with their British, Jewish and queer identity, a community which lets all types of people join the party whether they are British or not, Jewish or not, queer or not, is working to unite people through its festivities

Einav Schiff | 09.21.23

אלי מלכה. לפי ההלכה אפשר לתקוע בקרן של כל חיה, למעט פר

How is a shofar made and what could drive up the price?

Eli Malka says he sells over 100,000 pieces a year but most of his customers are evangelical Christians rather than Jews

Shmuel Munitz | 09.13.23

Unabashed: Adam Sandler's brand of Judaism is anything but subliminal

While Hollywood heavy-hitters like Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg exhibit their Judaism in a more nuanced, restrained manner, Adam Sandler's new summer hit, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah', puts it front and center

Benjamin Tovias | 09.07.23

מתוך "ידי האבן", "מלך הקומדיה", "היו זמנים באמריקה"

Beyond 'JewFace': Robert De Niro's unforgettable takes on Jewish cinema characters

As he turns 80, one of Hollywood’s greats has gifted us unforgettable Jewish roles, from the eccentric comedian in The King of Comedy to Bernie Madoff; We can only hope that the political correctness tsunami won't erase these performances entirely

Amir Bogen, New York | 08.26.23

What's left of Jewish life in northern Romania?

A journey after the stories that shaped writer Nava Semel's body of work - from the town that lost all its Jews, through the heroic efforts of the family patriarch to rescue children from Nazi clutches to the forgotten pogrom in Dorohoi; Everywhere we go, we encounter testimonies to the Jewish heritage and the once vibrant Jewish life in Romania before the Holocaust

Dr. Joel Rappel | 07.29.23

'Jewish-Christian relations complex, but we mustn't fear; the church is part of Israeli society'

He has been living in Israel for over 30 years, speaks fluent Hebrew, and feels entirely at home; Meet Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, who will soon make history as the first cardinal in the Vatican with his seat in Israel; In an interview with Ynet, he discusses the challenges of working in Jerusalem and why Pope Francis likely won’t return to Israel

Ofer Chizik | 07.29.23

Americans increasingly aware of discrimination against Jews, survey finds

American Enterprise Institute survey findings reveal a growing understanding of the challenges and prejudice that Jews encounter daily in the country

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.29.23

Bnei Menashe: The unique Jewish group on a journey to preserve its heritage

This group, hailing from northeastern India, has steadfastly preserved its distinctive Jewish traditions and yearning for the promised land over centuries; Rabbi David Lhungdim is determined to pass down this legacy to the next generation; ‘If we don't take care to preserve it, everything will be forgotten’

Tali Farkash | 07.28.23

How Jews and Judaism rose from ruins after Second Temple fall

With most of their brethren either killed, exiled or sold to slavery, and with the entire ruling elite removed following the unsuccessful Great Revolt, the land’s remaining Jews turn inward to preserve their religious unity and way of life

Matan Shor | 07.25.23

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

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