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


Law, Tradition, and "Stare Decisis"

The Jerusalem Post

Kisufim 2015

Gathering Jewish writers from around the globe, this year’s biennial conference will explore ‘Identity and Otherness’ in various languages

Kisufim 2013

THREE LADIES – THREE LATTES: Who is a (religious) Jew?

Three Ladies, Three Lattes looks at percolating issues in Israel’s complicated social and religious fabric. Secular Pam, modern Orthodox Tzippi and haredi Danit answer your questions.

A Jewish youth wears a 3D printed kippa made by computer science Prof. Craig Kaplan of University of Waterloo in Ontario

B’ma-alot k’doshim ut-horim (The Ascension of the Holy and Pure)

The Jerusalem Post

'ISIS atrocities based on Talmudic rituals,' says Syrian expert

According to the expert, the means and style by which the Islamic State doles out violence is different from other groups, and is therefore Israel's fault.

ISIS Warns of new Attacks

New burial advisory service set for launch

Program to launch first in Ra'anana set to provide bereaved with free advice, assistance related to Jewish practices, burial and mourning procedures.

Mount Herzl Miltary Cemetary

The Torah, a divine pledge exclusively to Am Yisrael, the People of Yisrael

The Jerusalem Post

Amid Coachella’s music and heat, Shabbat Tent offers peace and good vibes

“It’s a little bit like the Jewish people in the desert,” said Shabbat Tent Director Rabbi Yonah Bookstein. “I think putting up a tent and welcoming people is in our DNA.”

Coachella Shabbat Tent

Red Sea Split - a Miracle!!

The Jerusalem Post

Tell me a story

The Jerusalem Post