One of the most significant changes is regarding the Purim Seudah. Ordinarily, the meal is held in the afternoon and extends into the night. However, since it is Erev Shabbat, one must finish the main ...
By accepting the Torah, the Jews themselves became a Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation (Shemos 19:6). However, Chazal tell us (Shabbat 88a) that their acceptance of the Torah was under duress.
When I arrived at the Brooklyn nightclub, a greeter checked my outfit. “Those jeans are black, not blue, right?” she asked.
In reviewing the history of these Purim spoof efforts over the years, the author made reference to an iconic 24-page mock ...
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By giving Judaica to wildfire evacuees, the entire community has the opportunity to come together and support one another.
The Village Chapel welcomes the community to join them for a special Shabbat evening on Friday, April 11, 6 to 8 p.m., ...
In Christian nationalism push, Republican Delegate Henry Dillon wants to amend the state constitution to include the Bible as ...
Jews gathered in Haifa for the Voice of the People’s Council, an initiative and vision of Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog.
Shabbat's invitation: breathe deep, slow down, listen, and sing. Join us for a special Shabbaton led by the wonderful Rebekka Goldsmith, music director of Atlanta’s Congregation Bet Haverim (CBH).
The ninth weekly biblical reading in Exodus, Ki Tissa (30:11-34:35), tells us significant details about God, the Torah, and the Shabbat, revealing deep meaning and significance that should affect our ...
The case of Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian protester arrested by ICE officers at Columbia University over the weekend, has ...