 For 35 years, this mother-daughter duo has run a radio show on Sephardic cultureFor the past 35 years, this mother-daughter duo has run a radio show on Ladino and Sephardic Jewish culture from Madrid. New initiative to help Jews in Arab countries keep ShabbatAnti-assimilation group Yad L'Achim reaches out to Jews in Arab countries, helping them keep the Sabbath. Gaining Mastery of laws of Shabbos in Online ProgramHilchos Shabbos online program is based on Rabbi Berkovits’s rabbinical ordination curriculum. As Israeli swimmers took 4th place in Olympic trial, TV commentator blasts their countrySpanish TV commentator on state broadcaster claims Israeli athletes are used as 'whitewash' for 'genocide' of Palestinians. The best Judaica in JerusalemBier Judaica has been creating exceptional sterling silver art for over 70 years. Protection Against Panic"Spike in anti-Semitic Attacks"; "Ramming Attack in Williamsburg"; "Rabbi Beaten by Arabs in Jaffa" – a tiny sample of this past week's head How the Hebrew language was revivedWhy did Hebrew disappear as a spoke language - and how was it revived in modern times? The world's largest matzah20 feet of crunch: 13-pound, 20-foot long matzah baked in Bnei Brak breaks world record. For the first time in Dubai: Matzah-making event for kidsDozens of children from the Jewish community in Dubai gathered to make matzot for the upcoming Passover holiday. Is this contractor going too far?We don’t need to educate our readers on the terrible things that happen in entertainment attractions of the gambling variety. Chief Rabbinate slams Supreme Court: Correct your rulingChief Rabbis of Israel blast Supreme Court's refusal to reopen ruling allowing leavened food in hospitals over Passover. Chief Rabbinate appeal for Passover in hospitals rejectedJustice Esther Hayut refuses to hear new arguments against bringing leavened food into hospitals on Passover Siberian synagogue has a 10-foot menorah made of iceRussian synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia unveils 10-foot ice menorah for Hanukkah. A virtual Taste of Israel- AmericaThe Consulate General of Israel in NY is proud to present Zoom-Eat, a new international culinary zoom web series. Mass prayers organized for Jews buried in Arab countriesIsrael's Diaspora Minister calls on Jews around the world to join in event marking expulsion of Jews from Arab countries. The Shabbat Project 2020 - Bring it homeIn a world reeling from a global pandemic, 7th annual international Shabbat Project announces launch, offering unity, and optimism. In Argentina, a Jewish businessman starts a kosher meat price warArgentinian-Jewish businessman assails kosher meat industry, calling it a 'mafia' which artificially inflates prices to gouge consumers. With get in hand woman freed to undergo fertility treatmentAfter struggling for years to secure a divorce from her husband, cancer survivor finally free to undergo fertility treatment. How to make colorful, sculpted Hanukkah cookiesAmy demonstrates how to make Hanukkah cookies by coloring and sculpting the dough before baking. Kosherfest announces cancellation of 2020 eventDiversified Communications, organizer of Kosherfest, says still far too many uncertainties amid COVID-19 to hold live event. 1,000 attend Yom Kippur service at minor league ballpark in New JerseyReform congregation in New Jersey uses minor league ballpark for Yom Kippur prayers, allowing worshippers to social distance. Chickens on a plane: Yom Kippur ritual performed by air for Jews in locked-down MelbourneKapparot ritual of swinging chickens performed by airplane for Jews locked down in Melbourne, Australia. From a monastery in Sicily to a yeshiva in JerusalemThe story one man's spiritual journey from Judaism to Christianity - and back. The Secret To The Success Of Israeli BusinesswomenTo become a successful woman in business, you must have the courage to own who you are and what you are doing. Who needs hundreds of new shofar blowers in the Kibbutzim?The group 'Ayelet Hashachar' training residents of kibbutzim and moshavim to blow the shofar for small prayer groups across the country. As coronavirus pandemic continues, Jewish groups take holiday prayers outsideTwo Orthodox organizations coordinate small, outdoor prayer groups across Israel for the upcoming holiday season. Tel Avivians learn how to sound the shofar ahead of High Holy DaysCity of Tel Aviv and Tel Aviv rabbinate offering free shofar lessons to help smaller prayer groups during the coronavirus pandemic. Bring Rosh Hashanah simanim to the tableNo need to go over the top with making Simanim part of your Rosh Hashanah meal. These 4 tasty additions make Simanim a natural fit! Chief Rabbi of Israel: If you have the coronavirus, don't fastRabbi David Lau urges coronavirus patients and those who may be infected not to fast during Tisha B'Av. Watch: Cantor Netanel Hershtik & Hampton Synagogue Choir sing USA AnthemIn honot of the 4th of July, Cantor Netanel Hershtik & The Hampton Synagogue Choir sing The Star Spangled Banner Spirituality Needs Body Builders (Hukat 2020)Baruch Gordon considers why the Red Heifer is mentioned at the end of the 40 years in the desert, instead of in Leviticus. Tefillin: The Beautiful Blending of Art and ReligionPhylacteries remind worshipers to keep God’s Law in both their actions and thoughts. These small leather boxes are beautiful pieces of art. Israeli rabbis are divided over temperature checks on ShabbatCan you have your temperature checked electronically on the Sabbath? Chief Rabbi says yes, disputing five senior haredi rabbis. New technology promises to revolutionize heart failure treatmentIsrael-based company offers new in-heart microcomputer, which can monitor data on patient's heart in real-time. Dreaming of a home in Jerusalem? The time is nowSome new opportunities have been created in the wake of the pandemic. One of them, says Dvir Dimri, CEO of Karta investments, is real estate Bible shocker! Rabbi reveals source of anti-Jewish blunder in the gospel of Matthew'Did the Jews kill Abel?' Rabbi Tovia Singer discusses the roots of the anti-Jewish segment of the gospel of Matthew. American Orthodox rabbis increasingly split over safety of communal prayerCoronavirus lockdowns have split Orthodox Jewish leaders in the US over whether to operate synagogues and public prayer groups. What's First - Messiah or Aliya? (Behar 2020)This video discovers the answer to the centuries-old question: Will Redemption come miraculously or by natural means? Even in pandemic, Jews flown to Jerusalem for burialJews in the Diaspora spending 'huge sums' to transport loved ones' remains to Israel for burial during coronavirus pandemic. Paris chef is making mouthwatering kosher meals for Jewish doctors and nurses — for freeAmerican-born Paris chef looks to help out Jewish doctors and nurses working overtime to combat coronavirus pandemic. God is in the detailsAn inspiring parsha video on Mishpatim by Ariella Berglas. Tel Aviv prof Vered Noam is first woman to receive Israel Prize in Talmudic Studies'She's an inspiration to a generation of women studying Torah.' Tel Aviv U. professor Vered Noam wins Israel Prize in Talmudic Studies. Ancient Jewish dish becomes melting pot of Israeli cuisineConsumed by Jews for Shabbat lunch since antiquity, hamin - also known as cholent - is enjoying a renaissance in Israel. Sparks fly as Rabbi Tovia Singer debates missionary in Old City of JerusalemRabbi confronted while filming segment on a church in the Old City of Jerusalem which is dedicated to converting Jews to Christianity. Jewish group launches Arabic-language video series about JudaismAmerican Jewish Committee releases new video series introducing Judaism to Arabic speakers. Building the Foundation of a Torah Family with the Shapell’s Married Couples ProgramA dream of many young couples is to spend one of the first years of their marriage (often the first year) learning Torah in Israel. Orthodox Union women's initiative launches Nach Yomi program “Torat Imecha”Orthodox Union launches women's Nach Yomi study program, 'Torat Imecha'. Watch: Nearly 100,000 Jews gather for Siyum HaShas in New JerseyOver 90,000 Jews gather in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate Siyum HaShas - completion of the study of the entire Talmud. Watch: Sparks fly as missionaries try to convert rabbi at Israel ParadeJewish outreach activist Rabbi Tovia Singer encounters Christian missionaries in Jerusalem during Israel Parade who try to convert him. The Hanukkah Rebellion: Did the Jews really win?Touro College's Henry Abramson takes a critical look at the Maccabean Rebellion - what did it accomplish, and was it really successful? 25-80% off Everything from Koren – 24 Hours Only!24 Hour Sefarim Sale from Koren Publishers - Tuesday, December 10th Jews in 106 countries join in largest Shabbat Project everJews from 1,685 cities in 106 countries around the world join for biggest Shabbat Project event ever. Thousands of Diaspora Jews overcome hurdles to celebrate SukkotIsraeli emissaries from Bnei Akiva working abroad help Diaspora Jews overcome hurdles to acquiring Four Species needed for Sukkot holiday. Watch: Mass Birkat Kohanim event at the Western Wall40,000 gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City for Birkat Kohanim priestly blessing event during Sukkot festival. 100,000 Jews gathered for Selichot prayers at Western Wall1.5 million people visited Western Wall during ahead of High Holy Days, including 100,000 on night before Yom Kippur. Poll: 60% of Israelis will fast this Yom KippurFewer Israelis plan to fast this Yom Kippur compared to previous years, less than half plan on praying in synagogue. 5 Steps to Letting Go of ResentmentJust in time for Yom Kippur - how to overcome anger and resentment. |
