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The Blogs: The Diamond Polisher's Aliyah: A Wake-Up Call for the Barefoot Priesthood
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (452+ words) Every Shabbat morning in synagogues across the globe, a predictable, beautiful, and ancient ritual takes place. The Torah scroll is unfurled, the room grows quiet, and the Gabbai calls out the familiar words: "Ya'amod, Kohen." We accord him this privilege…...
London Yeshiva Hosts Traditional Kinus Torah
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (222+ words) " " " | May 24, 2026 A Kinus Torah was held on Sunday at Yeshiva Gedolah Lubavitch of London, bringing together the hanhalah and bochurim, fulfilling the Rebbe's Horaah to make Kinnusei Torah on Isru Chag. The program was arranged by Hatomim Hashliach Gershon Jaacobson,…...
The Night Israel Almost Lost Jerusalem
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (133+ words) Why Jews Circumcise Their Sons No Matter the Cost Is Shavuot more important than Yom Kippur in Judaism? Israel has taken the first step towards slightly early elections, explained "And You Shall Love the Convert: The meaning of Shavuot today…...
Why Jews Circumcise Their Sons No Matter the Cost
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (130+ words) Is Shavuot more important than Yom Kippur in Judaism? Israel has taken the first step towards slightly early elections, explained The Night Israel Almost Lost Jerusalem "And You Shall Love the Convert: The meaning of Shavuot today Revisiting Chabad with…...
Jordan, Home of Love" Operetta Launches in Celebration of Jordan's 80th Independence Day, with attendance of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III - Jerusalem Patriarchate - News Gate
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (365+ words) Jordan, Home of Love" Operetta Launches in Celebration of Jordan's 80th Independence Day, with attendance of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III Jerusalem Patriarchate Jordan, Home of Love" Operetta Launches in Celebration of Jordan's 80th Independence Day, with attendance of His Beatitude Patriarch…...
Letter: Amid anti-Semitism, Jews seek spiritual embrace of tradition
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (24+ words) The writer notes that as Jews commemorate the revelation of the Torah, they see rising anti-Semitism, and turn to spiritual tradition for protection....
WEA, Jewish interfaith body relaunch formal dialogue on religious freedom, human dignity
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (369+ words) The WEA announced the initiative on May 21, describing it as a significant step toward structured, ongoing exchange between the global evangelical community and Jewish religious leadership worldwide. WEA Secretary General Rev. Botrus Mansour said the two communities share a reverence…...
A Mohel's Ledger Is Window Into European Jewish Life Over a Century Ago
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (416+ words) The Jewish Press A fascinating book I was recently consigned to sell tells a poignant and historically-rich story. The volume itself is unassuming enough: an 1872 Vienna printing of Sod Hashem, a classic work used by many a mohel for generations....
The struggle for European Jewry
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (497+ words) Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich is a prominent former Prisoner of Zion who spent 11 years in Soviet Gulags for his involvement in "Operation Wedding" (a 1970 Zionist attempt to hijack a plane and escape to Israel). Today, he is a sought-after speaker, educator,…...
Detroiters Pack 300 Care Kits at Interfaith Seder
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (183+ words) Repair the World's Nate De Groot welcomed people to the seder. Shared rituals, conversation and hands-on service provided the space to build bridges between neighbors and embody the holiday themes of caring for the stranger. More than 170 Detroiters gathered for…...