Jewish customs

The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive

In their new works for the Batsheva Ensemble, choreographers Bosmat Nossan and Roni Chadash echo the rhythm of Miriam as a practice of necessity.

‘SEPARATIONS/DOME,’ Batsheva Ensemble. ‘The work began from a feeling, an everyday sensation of vulnerability.’ – Bosmat Nossan
ZOHAR FRESCO: The work of acclaimed percussionist Zohar Fresco traces the roots of frame drumming back to ‘Miriam’s drum’ and its place in Jewish cultural memory

Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience

Richard H. Cuenca, the newly appointed head of school for the forthcoming Davis School in Chicago, stands inside the campus as construction continues.

Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut

The 16-story building at 9911 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles that Chabad plans to convert into the Chabad Campus for Jewish Life after a $100 million gift from real estate investor Alon Abady.

LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center


There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.

Two musicians are proposing a "best Jewish music album" category be added to the Grammys.

 Edgar Winter poses with the Grammy for Best Contemporary blues album for "Brother Johnny" during the Premiere Ceremony of the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 5, 2023.

The powerful healing from the Mourner's Kaddish - opinon

Jewish rituals enable people to pass their beliefs and values down to future generations.

 THE WRITER, at 13 months old, is held by her father in a photo taken in 1950

Future of Jewish religious freedom hangs in balance in EU -opinion

Regarding Jewish religious freedom, tolerance of belief and speech is not enough.

A Star of David necklace.

Everything you need to know about kitniyot - opinion

Ashkenazi Jews have a custom of not eating legumes on Passover.

 SHOPPERS STOCKING up at a Jerusalem supermarket before the Passover holiday.

Jewish lessons for addressing debt - opinion

Judaism provides a way of making the problems of the debt real by describing the polity to include not only those who happen to be alive today but those who will succeed us.

Israel's tycoons renege on their bonds’ debt

Budapest's Jewish Quarter is being destroyed

A few days ago, news that one of the oldest houses in the Jewish district of Budapest will soon be demolished spread like wildfire on social media, sparking outrage.


EU court decision: Happy cows higher priority than happy Jews - analysis

It is not as if kosher meat is banned in Flanders of Wallonia, just that the ritual slaughter of the cows there is forbidden. This means if you want to eat kosher meat, it will have to be imported, something that will significantly increase the price.

KOSHER INSPECTOR Aaron Wulkan examines meat to ensure that the food is stored and prepared according to Jewish regulations and customs in a Bat Yam store.

Jackie Jakubowski, editor of Swedish Jewish magazine, dies at 68

Jakubowski died Sunday at the age of 68 after a long illness, according to the Jewish Council of Stockholm.

A SWEDISH flag flutters near the parliament in Stockholm.

Fish sales expected to jump as no-meat 'Nine Days' approach

The Nine Days begin on the first day of the Hebrew month of Av, nine days before the fast of Tisha Be'av (the ninth day of Av).

Fresh fish

Jewish World: Aspects of assimilation

Poland and Hungary: Prewar Jewish experiences

Prof. Antony Polonsky