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The Strange Jewish Belief About the Hebrew Language
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (178+ words) Jewish tradition treats Hebrew as far more than a language. Its letters are said to have existed before creation, forming the building blocks of the universe itself. From the Torah and Sefer Yetzirah to gematria and the meaning behind the…...
‘I am for my beloved and my beloved is for me’: Why is the month of Elul so important in Judaism?
4+ day, 17+ min ago (853+ words) Aug 12 2026 11:06AM EDT According to Jewish tradition, our fates are written on Rosh Hashanah and sealed for the upcoming year on Yom Kippur. Because of that, Elul becomes an opportunity to strengthen our connection with Hashem, or God; ask for forgiveness;…...
Rosh Hashanah guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish New Year
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (833+ words) Updated Aug 11 2026 03:20PM EDT Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and how to celebrate it. Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year” and is the Jewish New Year. It is a…...
Sukkot Guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (880+ words) Updated Aug 11 2026 04:04PM EDT Sukkot is a week-long festival that integrates themes of joy and insecurity. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. Sukkot means “booths” or “huts” in Hebrew and is named for the temporary structures in which…...
The REAL Reason Israel Restricts DNA Tests
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (104+ words) ‘Bloody Murray’ is a hilarious Israeli rom-com about love and friendship: review How a Plate of Shrimp Changed American Judaism Israel elections 2026: A guide to the parties, candidates and issues Can Australia’s Jews ever recover from Bondi? With Jeremy Leibler…...
How a Plate of Shrimp Changed American Judaism
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1758+ words) The infamous 1883 Trafa Banquet was meant to celebrate America’s first ordained rabbis. But a menu of shrimp, clams, oysters, and frog’s legs in cream ignited a firestorm that changed American Judaism. Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab tell the story behind…...
‘Bloody Murray’ is a hilarious Israeli rom-com about love and friendship: review
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1455+ words) Updated Aug 7 2026 11:02AM EDT It shouldn’t be too hard for a smart, funny, and successful Israeli woman to meet Mr. Right. New videos uploaded weekly At least, that’s the theory hilariously put to the test in “Bloody Murray,” the hit Israeli…...
Israel elections 2026: A guide to the parties, candidates and issues
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1654+ words) Aug 6 2026 06:00AM EDT Israel just announced that elections will take place on October 27th, 2026, setting the stage for yet another chapter in one of the world’s most dynamic and complex parliamentary democracies. From 2018 to 2019, I had the honor and pleasure of serving…...
Is Boy George Jewish? Unpacking his Israel support and 'We Will Dance Again"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1696+ words) Updated Aug 5 2026 03:21PM EDT Boy George has never been afraid of courting controversy. Now, the Culture Club frontman is wading directly into one of the most contentious debates in the music industry. The 65-year-old British pop icon, whose real name is…...
This week in Jewish history: Göring’s Final Solution order and first Russian Jews arrive in NYC
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1142+ words) Updated Aug 3 2026 05:55PM EDT The Jewish calendar is full of anniversaries, but so is the regular calendar. Every week marks the anniversary of events that helped shape Jewish history, whether that’s a Nobel Prize-winning discovery, a pivotal Supreme Court decision, the…...