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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.

|ByORI J. LENKINSKI
‘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

Pe’imat Miriam, a female percussive endeavor, revives an ancient rhythm to find a collective voice of hope – core to the biblical Passover narrative and to our spiritual well-being.

|ByBARRY DAVIS
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

A new Jewish high school in downtown Chicago has appointed its first head of school. Set to open in 2027, it will offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and Jewish pride.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
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

Real estate investor Alon Abady donates a $100M office tower to Chabad, setting the stage for the creation of a massive Jewish center in the heart of Los Angeles.

|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA

L’homme qui posait des passerelles

Nettoyer les cimetières juifs en Pologne, telle est la mission qu’un baptiste américain s’est donnée via une organisation de volontaires chrétiens

FEBRUARY 24, 2015ByJAN-JABEN EILON
Inauguration du mémorial dédié à la famille Narcys à Wolbrom, en Pologne, en juillet 2015

Two Jerusalemites contribute to George Washington’s legacy

As Presidents’ Day was celebrated in America last week, two Jerusalemites were proud to have added to the canon of George Washington’s heritage.

FEBRUARY 21, 2015ByDAVID GEFFEN
AN 1889 DRAWING of a Seder in New York City with the image of George Washington in the right hand corner next to the door being opened to greet Elijah

Theater Review: Panic

By Robin Hawden, Translated by Yaron Frid, Directed by Alon Ophir, Habima National Theater, January 13.

JANUARY 17, 2015ByHELEN KAYE
Taken from "Panic"

Don’t blame the USY’ers – blame the adults

I’m proud of the times when USY’ers have led the way in publicly modeling Jewish observance – despite frequent poor choices by adult Conservative Jews.

JANUARY 6, 2015ByDAVID BENKOF
Dating in the 21st century

Ask the Rabbi: May one steal wood for Lag Ba’omer bonfires?

Rashbi himself would undoubtedly remind all celebrants that the Torah prohibits stealing and admonishes us to guard our health zealously.

MAY 1, 2014BySHLOMO BRODY
Lag B'aomer