Tradition

The Knicks won on June 13, some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence

Rabbi Justin Pines, CEO of JBS, noted the Holzman banner in a broadcast. “Coincidence?” he asked. “Or a divine reminder hanging right over the court?”

|ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
The Empire State Building, JPMorgan Chase Building, and One Vanderbilt in New York City are illuminated in the colors of the New York Knicks during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, as seen from Bayonne, New Jersey.
Jewish wedding stationery is evolving: Tradition stays sacred, while design becomes personal and digital.

Tradition meets modern design: How Jewish couples are reimagining wedding stationery

From the ketubah to bilingual invitations, see how a new generation is reinventing the look of Jewish weddings without losing the meaning behind them.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH LINKUILD
STAR OF DAVID necklace: Inside or outside your shirt?

Different was never a problem: Growing up Jewish and confronting antisemitism - opinion

Being the only Jew in the room has always been my normal. The small differences never bothered me. I loved my traditions, and being “different” didn’t feel like a bad thing.

|ByELIANA KATZ
King Kong Beef Crunch Salad.

Fratelli in Netanya successfully navigates between Neapolitan tradition and bold innovation

Two restaurants, two approaches: Fratelli in Netanya offers precise Italian cuisine with excellent pizza and pasta, while King Kong in Hadera serves Asian comfort food with bold flavors.

|ByALON TZARFATI

The Hanukkah dilemma of 2023 - opinion

Embracing the House of Shammai’s custom.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByMOREY SCHWARTZ
THE WRITER, together with a grandchild, lights Hanukkah candles, last year.

Dutch citizens wear pancakes on their heads in a strange tradition

Every year on November 29, many Dutch people partake in the unconventional tradition of placing pancakes on their heads. This article uncovers the fascinating history behind this peculiar celebration

DECEMBER 4, 2023ByYUVAL ARAD/MAARIV
"Saint Pancake" Day