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RSSFeeds In search of safe haven: Chazal's prophecy on turmoil and distress https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-794154 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/588110' /><br /><br /> INGIMAGE Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:24:00 GMT Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:24:17 GMT 794154 N False BY MARK FISH False Judaism,Torah,Jewish faith 111 In search of safe haven: Chazal's prophecy on turmoil and distress Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau calls for slain Palestinian convert to be buried in Jewish grave https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-794087 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/547089' /><br />David Ben-Avraham (born Saamach Zeitoun) underwent a non-rabbinate conversion in Bnei Brak in 2019 and was mistakenly killed by IDF troops in March.<br /> Fabián Mattiazzi Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:31:59 GMT Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:31:59 GMT 794087 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False IDF,Judaism,David Lau,Conversion to Judaism,Chief Rabbi David Lau 111 Chief Rabbi David Lau supports burial of slain convert in Jewish grave Jews have always been prolific writers. Has AI wound up with too much of their work? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793721 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587377' /><br />Jews are overrepresented among authors whose intellectual property is being used for AI training purposes, and while they make up a small percent of the population, the future of AI relies on them.<br /> DADO RUVIC/REUTERS Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:58:23 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:58:23 GMT 793721 N False BY ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA False Judaism,Diaspora,Artificial intelligence,ChatGPT,AI 111 Jews intellectual property consistently raised for AI training purposes In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793707 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587362' /><br />The Jewish holiday, which is typically celebrated with joy and exuberance, saw much more subdued festivities this year in light of the Gaza war and concerns for hostages held by Hamas.<br /> MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:24:59 GMT Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:24:59 GMT 793707 N False BY PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA False Judaism,Jewish holidays,Purim,Gaza hostages,Israel-Hamas War 111 Purim celebrations in Israel and worldwide subdued by Gaza war What did biblical prophets say about the solar eclipse https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793706 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/534008' /><br />This solar eclipse, while a marvel of modern astronomy, also beckons us to ponder the universe's mysteries and our place within it, as generations before us have.<br /> Wikimedia Commons Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:12:25 GMT Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:12:25 GMT 793706 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Judaism,Jewish,science,solar eclipse,Biblical archaeology 111 What did prophets say about a solar eclipse thousands of years ago Purim 1882: Celebrating the holiday on the sacred soil of America https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793112 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586702' /><br />The traditional theme of the holiday – encouraging gifts for the needy – was also a perfect background for what happened on Purim on Ward’s Island.<br /> Loeffler/Fox Photos/Getty Images Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:34:40 GMT Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:34:40 GMT 793112 N False BY DAVID GEFFEN False Judaism,United States,New York,Purim 111 1048 Purim 1882: What was the holiday like in 19th century America? The Gulf War and Purim 1991: An oral history https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793110 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586978' /><br />The Jerusalem Post Magazine reached out to people to share their experiences about the war and Purim.<br /> Alex Levac, IDF archive Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:34:28 GMT Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:09:32 GMT 793110 N False BY BEN BRESKY False Iraq,Jewish holidays,Purim,history 111 1048 Purim 1991: The Jewish holiday amid the Gulf War Purim 2024: What's happening in Jerusalem? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793033 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586600' /><br />With tons of Purim shows, activities, and events going on all over Jerusalem, this really is a time to bond and rejoice.<br /> DOR KEDMI Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:34:24 GMT Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:34:24 GMT 793033 N False BY BARRY DAVIS False Purim,Moshe Lion,Annual Parade,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 111 1048 Fun Purim activities in Jerusalem in the shadow of war Purim: Fun events throughout Israel in 2024 https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793051 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586626' /><br />With the Jewish holiday of merriment almost upon us, there are entertaining joy-inducing Purim events going on all over the country, security issues notwithstanding.<br /> YOSSI TZVEKER Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:31:02 GMT Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:31:02 GMT 793051 N False BY BARRY DAVIS False Haifa,Tel Aviv,Purim,security,Holon 111 1048 Fun Purim events throughout Israel despite ongoing war Handmade Purim noisemaker from Holocaust transit camp donated to Yad Vashem https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793241 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586833' /><br />The grogger belonged to the late Marcel Micenmacher, who survived the Holocaust with few other objects to serve as mementos from his parents, who were murdered at Auschwitz in 1942. <br /> YAD VASHEM Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:54:57 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:54:57 GMT 793241 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Holocaust,Yad Vashem,Purim,Jewish history 111 Yad Vashem receives Purim noisemaker handcrafted during the Holocaust Parashat Vayikra: Satisfaction and sacrifice https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-793144 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586751' /><br />What is it about these two things, anything leavened and sweet fruits, that causes their prohibition as offerings?<br /> NATI SHOHAT/FLASH90 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:10:32 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:10:32 GMT 793144 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: Satisfaction and sacrifice Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793237 <img align='right' src='https://www.jpost.com//HttpHandlers/ShowImage.ashx?id=346815&w=822&h=537' /><br />See Shabbat times for your area.<br /> ING IMAGE/ASAP Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:30:57 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:59:32 GMT 793237 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Israel,Judaism,Shabbat,Diaspora Jews,Diaspora 111 Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US After Oct. 7 massacre, fulfilling the mitzvah of Purim will be different https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793098 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586692' /><br />The joy of the holiday conflicts with the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre, hostages remaining in Gaza, and soldiers continuing to fall in battle. But nevertheless, the festivities will continue.<br /> FLASH90 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:54:01 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:54:01 GMT 793098 N False BY ATARA BECK False Judaism,Purim,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 111 1048 Purim celebrations in light of the Israel-Hamas War Parashat Vayikra: Burnt offerings https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-793145 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586752' /><br />Some people have seen their homes consumed by fire or shattered by bombs, their loved ones taken captive or fallen in battle as a “kapparah,” giving their lives up for all Israel.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:18:07 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:18:07 GMT 793145 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,art,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayikra: Burnt offerings What is the story, customs of the Jewish festival of Purim? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793088 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586668' /><br />Purim is one the most beloved of Jewish holidays, featuring costumes, parties, and a rich origin story. Here is everything you need to know about it.<br /> YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:19:43 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:19:43 GMT 793088 N False BY AARON REICH False Judaism,Jewish holidays,Jewish,Purim,history 111 1048 Purim: Everything you should know about the Jewish holiday Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793096 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586755' /><br />"Join us live from the Western Wall to hear the voices and exclusive stories of the hostage families, concluding in a moment of prayer and solidarity."<br /> WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:38:25 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:32:08 GMT 793096 N True BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Western Wall,Diaspora,prayer,hostage,Gaza hostages,Israel-Hamas War 111 Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages Strategies for survival: Lessons from Purim and Torah leaders https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793032 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/487553' /><br /><br /> KEDEM AUCTION HOUSE Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:01:10 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:01:10 GMT 793032 N False BY MARK FISH False Torah,Jewish,Purim 111 Strategies for survival: Lessons from Purim and Torah leaders Those who give charity motivated by pride ruin everything https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793031 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/574549' /><br /><br /> YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:53:51 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:53:51 GMT 793031 N False BY DAVID BERGER False Torah,Jewish,parasha 111 Those who give charity motivated by pride ruin everything 2 investigations underway following complaints of sexism at Ziegler rabbinical seminary https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-792990 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586542' /><br />The investigations were launched after a group of former rabbinical students complained of shared experience of male favoritism and disrespectful treatment.<br /> Courtesy Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:45:36 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:45:36 GMT 792990 N False BY ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA False Judaism,lawsuit,sexism,Seminary 111 Investigations underway after complaints of sexism at seminary Mordechai and Schumer: A tale of two court Jews https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-792778 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/499166' /><br />Like a good “useful Jew,” Schumer shamefully allowed the anti-Israel talking points of the day to come forth from Jewish lips. <br /> MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:34:28 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:36:35 GMT 792778 N False BY PESACH WOLICKI False Purim,Chuck Schumer,Biden administration,Israel-Hamas War 2024 111 Chuck Schumer was used for evil - opinion Jewish schools must embrace Sephardi and Mizrahi culture https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-792219 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585470' /><br />What do students learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi artists? What melodies are used in prayer? How are holiday programs structured?<br /> JIMENA Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:43:20 GMT Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:40:25 GMT 792219 N False BY TY ALHADEFF False American Jewry,Sephardim,Mizrahi,Jewish education 111 Sephardi culture is becoming increasingly present in Jewish schools Are There Aliens? Rabbi Pinto’s Surprising Answer https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-792281 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585538' /><br /><br /> INGIMAGE Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:48:34 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:48:34 GMT 792281 N True BY MARK FISH False Jewish,rabbi yoshiyahu pinto,Alien 111 Are There Aliens? Rabbi Pinto’s Surprising Answer How Jews are addressing the megillah’s bloodiest chapter during wartime this Purim https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-792171 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/581007' /><br />After eight chapters recounting how the Jews of ancient Shushan in Persia evaded a plot to kill them, the story turns to revenge. The Jews kill more than 75,000 people from the kingdom.<br /> REUVEN CASTRO Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:01:16 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:01:16 GMT 792171 N False BY JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA False Purim,Diaspora Jews,The October 7 Massacre,Israel-Hamas War 2024 111 How are Jews addressing the revenge chapter of Purim? Parashat Pekudei: What can we do? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-791971 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585190' /><br />Man is not required to do what is beyond his abilities, but he is also not exempt from doing what is possible for him – and the rest we leave to the creator of the world to accomplish.<br /> MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:27:45 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:27:45 GMT 791971 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: What can we do? Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-792124 <img align='right' src='https://www.jpost.com//HttpHandlers/ShowImage.ashx?id=346815&w=822&h=537' /><br />See Shabbat times for your area.<br /> ING IMAGE/ASAP Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:26:04 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:59:07 GMT 792124 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Israel,Judaism,Shabbat,Diaspora Jews,Diaspora,shabbat times,jewish life 111 Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US Purim: Why is the book of Esther holy if God isn't mentioned? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-791973 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585201' /><br />When you look back on the Book of Esther, it is so easy to see divine providence pulling the strings of this farce.<br /> AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:13:27 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:13:27 GMT 791973 N False BY RABBI AHARON E. WEXLER False Judaism,Torah,Purim,God 111 1048 The Book of Esther: Why the story of Purim doesn't mention God 'Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me': A story of Zionists, scholars https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791967 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585187' /><br />Avraham Frank’s timely message, now available in translation, is that “A nation without faith can’t endure, and faith without a nation is a return to exile.” <br /> Wikimedia Commons Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:29:04 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:38:14 GMT 791967 N False BY MARTIN LOCKSHIN False rabbi,history,books,book review 111 Reviewing 'Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me' by Avraham Frank Prominent US Rabbi: Sex strike against divorce refusal 'destructive' https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791783 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/472133' /><br />Schachter said that Jews are obligated to make significant efforts and exert social pressure on husbands who refuse to provide a get -- a religious divorce -- to their wives, leaving them agunot.<br /> DODO PASTE ART Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:33:45 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:35:24 GMT 791783 N False BY MICHAEL STARR False Judaism,rabbi,marriage,divorce,aguna 111 Prominent US Rabbi: Sex strike against divorce refusal 'destructive' Jewish lions: Roaring through history https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791726 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/448065' /><br /><br /> PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:01:14 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:01:14 GMT 791726 N False BY MARK FISH False Torah,Jewish,lions 111 Jewish lions: Roaring through history This is how to reboot your life https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791725 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584834' /><br /><br /> INGIMAGE Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:50:08 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:50:08 GMT 791725 N True BY MARK FISH False Torah,Jewish,rabbi yoshiyahu pinto 111 This is how to reboot your life