Jewish Lifestyle Sparks fly as Rabbi Tovia Singer debates missionary in 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 FamilyA dream of many young couples is to spend one of the first years of their marriage (often the first year) learning Torah in Israel. OU 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 HaShasOver 90,000 Jews gather in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate Siyum HaShas - completion of the study of the entire Talmud. 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. Tisha B'Av with the Trump familyIvanka Trump speaks out about traditional Jewish fast day marking the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem. 'Are we waiting for Mashiach - or is he waiting for us?'How exactly is Mashiach going to come? Rabbi Alex delves into the question in Herzog College's special Tanach days of learning. Eichah: The Spiritual Rehabilitation of Bat ZionRabbi Prof. Joshua Berman on the Book of Lamentations (Eichah). Part of Herzog College's special Tanach days of learning. Yechezkel's contribution to the RedemptionDr. Adina Sternberg explores the role of the prophet Yehezkel (Ezekiel) in the Redemption. Part of Herzog College's Tanach days of learning. Four beatboxers in the alleys of the Old City of JerusalemWhat do you get when you put 4 beatboxers from different countries, in the world's holiest city? Introducing BEATBOX JLM Tchumin Torah Journal opens doors to womenTorah journal of Tzomet Institute publishes its first article authored solely by a woman. Does Judaism recognize a 'right' to abortion?In Judaism, abortion is not a right – and pregnancy is a responsibility, says Agudath Israel of America's public affairs director. Opinion. International cruise company offers kosher food'We constantly invest in adapting our products to Israeli needs,' Oceania Cruises says. Surveillance program made use of WhatsApp security breachWhatsApp vulnerability allows hackers to install surveillance program. The daily Sefira insight - Day #23Educator and musician Rabbi Shlomo Katz presents a daily glimpse into the ideas and insights behind the counting of the Omer. Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Canadian Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger at the March of the Living. The blind marched at The March of the LivingArutz Sheva reporter speaks to delegation of blind people who marched in the March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day. Charoset ice cream? 5 things you might not know about PassoverYou already know the story of the Exodus from Egypt but have you heard about the Hogwarts Haggadah? Danon: We can't take Israeli achievement for granted'Jewish tradition is important so we organized a Passover Seder with the participation of dozens of ambassadors from various countries.' An oasis of tranquility: Jerusalem EstatesAn Oasis of Tranquility: Jerusalem Estates Begins Work On Its Magnificent Garden Special Bar Mitzvah event for 120 orphans in JerusalemColel Chabad holds special Bar Mitzvah event in Jerusalem for 120 orphans. It's almost Pesach. Are you ready?Are you ready for the Passover holiday? And are you preparing for the festival celebrating Israel's Exodus from Egypt properly? Rabbi Ari Waxman - Purim - Revealing your inner meaningRabbi Ari Waxman, administrator for overseas students at Shaalvim Yeshiva shares insights on the Purim festival. Over 90,000 expected to join national Megillah campaign on PurimTzohar, Ohr Torah Stone organize mass national Megillah reading with 500 locations for Purim, with 90,000 participants expected. Student group at Oxford calls for ban on kosher meatOxford University student association calls for measure to bar school for offering kosher or halal meat. ArtScroll's dominance coming to an end?After having revolutionized the user-friendly English prayer book, ArtScroll now faces stiff competition. Understanding the first commandmentWhy is the commandment to mark the first of every month the very first commandment given to the Jewish people after leaving Egypt? Watch: How to make quinoa potato latkesEddie Yakobov, owner of Shop Delight of Great Neck, NY, on how to make quinoa potato latkes. 73% of Israeli Jews light Hanukkah candlesA high percentage of Jews in Israel light the Menorah candles every night on Hanukkah. Bet El Launches e-Newsletters, iPad Giveaway for New SubscribersBet El Institutions launched an iPad raffle to promote its e-newsletters. The winner will be announced at the NY Bet El Dinner on Dec. 2. Thousands gather at Western Wall in J'lem for Sukkot festivalWorshippers gather in Old City of Jerusalem for first Intermediary Day of Sukkot festival. A matter of trustRebbe Nachman shows us that material security and honor are not the source of happiness. Safety tips for SukkotUnited Hatzalah emergency medics present safety guidelines for the upcoming Sukkot holiday, to prevent injuries during sukkah-building. Kosher agency says it can no longer vouch for Starbucks storesProgram which verified Starbucks drinks as kosher nixed. Moscow gets its first kosher sushi restaurantKosher Pirate offers more than 100 kinds of sushi rolls, including “shakshuka fusion” and sushi with a kosher caviar imitation. Gooey Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese FrostingThese homemade cinnamon buns are better than Cinnabon! Buttery, gooey, moist and cream-cheesy heaven! Six studying tips to help you crush your end of year examsFor ideas on best methods for studying in a dorm setting, we turned to the students of Naale’s free Jewish high school program. A City That Never SleepsWhether it's the luxurious restaurants, or hamburger and hummus joints, Tel Aviv is the place to be – and enjoy the food it offers. Judaica Fact-file: MezuzahFound on Jewish doorways across the world, the mezuzah is an instantly recognizable icon for Judaism. But what is the mezuzah? Online post draws backlash in support of new Kashrut supervisionPro-Rabbinate NGO ripped over calls to boycott restaurant using alternate Kosher supervision as Israelis voice support for Tzohar Kashrut. |
