 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. 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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. A behind the scenes look at Uman with YouTube star Meir KayWatch social media star Meir Kay explore Uman, Ukraine before and after Rosh Hashanah. Tens of thousands gather for Selichot prayers at Western WallMayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion joins Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Western Wall chief rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch for selichot prayers at Western Wall LA’s Iranian Jews enjoy first musical selichot performanceWatch: Hundreds of Iranian Jews in LA gather for special musical Selichot prayer service. Yom Kippur & the Power of Granting ForgivenessStop giving so much credit to the person who hurt you. Discover the greatest gift of liberation you can give yourself. New Torah & Technology Research Center to open in JerusalemIs lab-grown pork kosher? Can Jews ride in autopiloted cars on the Sabbath? New research center to study implications of tech developments. Shoftim - The judges are intended for you, not for othersWouldn't I do anything possible to save myself from any decree which may be lingering over me? The one-word remedy found in Parshat Shoftim These are Israel's most popular nature sites of the summerAlmost 2 million people visited nature parks and reserves in July-August. Most popular site was Sakhne, followed by Masada. New restaurant in Amsterdam: Meat Me KosherA new kosher meat restaurant recently opened in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. |
