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Israeli Chief Rabbi’s Inflammatory Remarks Risk Deepening Secular-Religious Tensions

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's comments on non-kosher eating and envy of ultra-Orthodox draw criticism

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Rabbi Daniel Lapin: Challenging The Perceptions Of Judaism And Conservative Thinking

Rabbi Daniel Lapin challenges the portrayal of Judaism as childish and explores the roots of conservative ideas.

Zenger · Sep 30, 2023

On Sukkot, the Jewish ‘Festival of booths,’ each sukkah is as unique as the person who builds it

Sukkot is a Jewish festival that follows right on the heels of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Judaism’s High Holy Days. The harvest holiday, which begins on Sept. 29, 2023, lasts for seven days when celebrated in Israel and eight days when celebrated elsewhere.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023

Mystery MAGA rabbi revealed

Donald Trump's Miami photo op with a Jesus-loving "rabbi" set the Jewish community abuzz. Mystery solved — sort of

Salon · Jun 22, 2023

Jewish denominations: A brief guide for the perplexed

As a scholar of modern Jewish history, religion and politics, I am often asked to explain the differences between Judaism’s major denominations. Here is a very brief overview:

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

Shavuot: The Jewish holiday that became all about children

For most American Jews today, Shavuot is not exactly a big-ticket holiday. Observance lags behind springtime Passover, and it pales in comparison to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the fall “high holidays.”

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

'You can’t not bring your whole self to something': how Jewish Indigenous women are navigating their dual identities

In 1965, James Spigelman joined Charlie Perkins and 30 other students on a bus ride around New South Wales to bring attention to the extent of racial discrimination in Australia. This would go on to be known as the Freedom Ride.

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Judaism's rituals to honor new mothers are ever-rooted, ever-changing – from medieval embroidery and prayer to new traditions today

Reading the Torah, there is no doubt about motherhood’s important role in Jewish literature and life.

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

Jewish Matchmaking cast: who's who in the Netflix dating show

Meet the "catches" that make up the Jewish Matchmaking cast as Netflix gains another dating series.

WhatToWatch · May 3, 2023

Israeli Ministers, Officials Cancel Participation in Memorial Day

Several ministers and members of Israel's parliament have cancelled their participation in Memorial Day ceremonies, a day of remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers, due to protests from some bereaved families. Housing and Construction Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf and Deputy Culture and Sports Minister Yaakov Tessler, from the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023