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.
Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience
Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut
LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center
On Tu Bishvat, Ofra terror victims plant a new seed
They were joined by family members, residents of the community of Ofra and representatives of the organization Israel365 to plant 300 trees in the mountains of Samaria on Friday.
O the Chimneys!
Although Jewish burial customs have changed over the centuries, they have always been based on two basic concepts that may at first seem contradictory.
A revival of Moroccan culture
A Moroccan renaissance of culture, economic development and diplomatic outreach is bringing about a revival in the history of shared Jewish and Muslim culture and activities.
Five tips for a healthy and meaningful Yom Kippur fast
And lastly – Don’t forget to appreciate the solemnity of the day. We wish you an easy and meaningful Yom Kippur.
Is your maror too strong?
The ways of our Torah are pleasant. They are not supposed to cause us pain or discomfort, physically or emotionally. This is especially important to remember on Passover.
Why Israel needs kashrut reform
Changing such an ingrained culture as that which surrounds kashrut supervision will not be easy.
New regulations see parents enquire about burial place of deceased babies
“Hundreds of families every year were suffering and feeling alienated from Jewish tradition when this didn’t need to be the case, because customs can change over time"
Digging into food history
Lori Stein and Ronald Isaas explore the development and celebration of Jewish cuisine.
Grandma’s Crypto-Jewish Customs
Rio mayor joins 9,000 at city’s first Jewish street festival
“Respect for all religions is fundamental in a city that is already experiencing anomalous violence. And we do not need any kind of religious phobia," says mayor.
