JTA
In first Tisha B’Av after Oct. 7, Jewish writers, musicians, and lay leaders compose new liturgy and traditions to mourn a fresh tragedy
9 Aug 2024
In response to the tragedy of Oct. 7 and the ongoing conflict, Jewish writers, musicians, and leaders are creating new liturgy and rituals to mourn during Ti...
9 Aug 2024
Kveller
The Year I Lost My Father-in-Law, I Found A New Source of Faith
9 Aug 2024
A Persian Jewish woman in the United States reflects on the year of mourning for her father-in-law, recalling his quiet but profound presence in her life and...
9 Aug 2024
Tablet
Tisha B’Av’s Camp Revival
9 Aug 2024
Tisha B'Av, the somber fast day marking the destruction of the Temples, has experienced a revival in modern America, primarily through Jewish summer camps wh...
9 Aug 2024
JTA
At at time of loss and grief, this Jewish ritual says you don’t have to go it alone
8 Aug 2024
During the period known as the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, there is a focus on communal grief and the ack...
8 Aug 2024
Moment
Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today
8 Aug 2024
The text discusses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, primarily due to t...
8 Aug 2024
Moment
Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today
8 Aug 2024
As we approach Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and Romans respectively,...
8 Aug 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#200 - Understanding Tisha B’Av & National Tragedy
8 Aug 2024
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the appropriateness of mentioning recent national tragedies, like the events of October 7 or the 2006...
8 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and fast times from August 9 to August 16
8 Aug 2024
From August 9 to August 16, key Shabbat and fast times are outlined for Jewish communities in various cities: in London, Shabbat begins at 8.20 PM on August ...
8 Aug 2024
Kveller
This Canadian Jewish Beach Is My Happy Place
7 Aug 2024
The author reflects on the significance of Winnipeg Beach, known as the "Jewish Beach," which has been a cherished summer destination for Jewish families sin...
7 Aug 2024
Kveller
What It Means to Be Jewish-Adjacent
6 Aug 2024
The text discusses the concept of being "Jewish-adjacent" within interfaith Jewish families, highlighting the experiences of individuals who are not Jewish b...
6 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Heart to the East
6 Aug 2024
The author reminisces about a trip to Israel with their family in 1964, fulfilling their mother's dream to visit the Holy Land. The experience of being in Is...
6 Aug 2024
Kveller
Why Mark Zuckerberg Wears This Jewish Prayer Around His Neck
6 Aug 2024
Mark Zuckerberg wears a golden chain with a pendant featuring the Mi Sheberach prayer for healing around his neck, a prayer he sings to his daughters every n...
6 Aug 2024
Jewish Action
A Tishah B’Av Lament for October 7
6 Aug 2024
Tishah B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning for historical tragedies, often includes kinot (lamentations) that address contemporary events. This piece by Rabbi M...
6 Aug 2024
Kveller
An Exclusive Look at Dara Horn’s New Passover Graphic Novel
5 Aug 2024
Dara Horn, known for her adult fiction, is releasing her first children's graphic novel titled "One Little Goat," a Passover adventure illustrated by Theo El...
5 Aug 2024
Tikvah
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J.J. Schacter on the First Tisha b'Av Since October 7
2 Aug 2024
Rabbi J.J. Schacter, a seasoned leader in Tisha b'Av services and an expert in Jewish history and commemoration, discusses the significance of this year's Ti...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
Don’t think of mourning as the opposite of joy
31 Jul 2024
As the Hebrew month of Av begins with notable mourning traditions, such as Tisha B'Av, the author reflects on the significance of the names Avi and Ami chose...
31 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Summer Semester
30 Jul 2024
After finishing a 12-year career as an eighth-grade rebbi and serving as the rav of Ahavas Israel in Passaic for four years, the author felt the strain of ma...
30 Jul 2024
Sonya's Prep
Traditional Shabbat Foods Recipes and Routines
25 Jul 2024
Experience a traditional Shabbat preparation with the making of various Shabbat foods such as challah, sourdough bread, appetizers, roast, chicken, salads, a...
25 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat lifts? It’s a very long storey
23 Jul 2024
The text humorously explores the unique experience of using a Shabbat Elevator, a device operated on the Sabbath for observant Jews who avoid certain activit...
23 Jul 2024
Sonya's Prep
So Embarrassing Finally Cleaning Out The Dreaded Closet 🫣 #declutter #momlife #cleaningmycloset
17 Jul 2024
The video showcases a person cleaning out their cluttered closet, capturing the process of decluttering and organizing their belongings while reflecting on t...
17 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 13
16 Jul 2024
In Chapter 13 of "Picture This," the text delves into the dynamics of relationships and daily routines within a Jewish community. A character named Ayalas ex...
16 Jul 2024
Sonya's Prep
Lighting Shabbat Candles and The Audible Sigh of the World- Day of Rest #shabbat #dayofrest #shorts
16 Jul 2024
The video demonstrates an Orthodox Jewish family lighting Shabbat candles and reflecting on the significance of this act in honoring the day of rest.
16 Jul 2024
Sonya's Prep
How Do We Keep Food Hot on Shabbat? #shabbat #shorts #orthodoxjewish
15 Jul 2024
The video discusses how Orthodox Jewish families keep food hot on Shabbat, with many using hot plates turned on before Shabbat to warm up the food, either le...
15 Jul 2024
Menschwarmers
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Beach volleyballer Sam Schachter qualified for the 2024 Olympics at the last moment. Here's how he's prepping for Paris
4 Jul 2024
Sam Schachter, a Canadian Jewish beach volleyball player, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics with partner Daniel Dearing after a last-minute win at the NO...
4 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Sweet and sour salmon with lemon, ginger, and brown sugar
4 Jul 2024
This recipe for sweet and sour salmon with lemon, ginger, and brown sugar carries a familial connection, harkening back to the author's childhood memories of...
4 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from July 5 to July 12
4 Jul 2024
Shabbat times for July 5 to July 12 are provided, including the start and end times for Shabbat in various cities. The Torah portion for Saturday, July 6 is ...
4 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Men and women dancing separately is a blessing
3 Jul 2024
Vicki Belovski shares her recent experiences surrounding her daughter's wedding, discussing the blessings given before the chupah, the significance of being ...
3 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 11
2 Jul 2024
In Chapter 11 of "Picture This," Estee and Yonah enjoy a lighthearted drive together, reflecting on their past and their evolving relationship. Estee contemp...
2 Jul 2024
Kveller
A Sneak Peek of Disney’s 2024 Hanukkah Merch Is Here
1 Jul 2024
Disney has released a preview of its 2024 Hanukkah merchandise collection, featuring items like Festival of Lights Minnie ears, a Hanukkah blanket, mug, meno...
1 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Keep Dancing
24 Jun 2024
Over a thousand Jews from various UK communities gathered at the Weekend of Inspiration in London, Manchester, and Leeds, receiving support and unity message...
24 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times
20 Jun 2024
Sidura Ludwig's new children's book, "Rising," intertwines the soothing ritual of challah baking with the Jewish tradition, offering a comforting activity am...
20 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times
20 Jun 2024
Sidura Ludwig's new children's book 'Rising', inspired by her personal challah-baking ritual during the pandemic, offers solace and connection amid contempor...
20 Jun 2024
Chabad.org
How to Light Shabbat Candles
19 Jun 2024
A tutorial on the traditional Jewish ritual of lighting Shabbat candles, emphasizing the importance of bringing peace and warmth into the home through this p...
19 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
The Song of Shabbos
18 Jun 2024
The discussion revolves around the importance of truly caring about Shabbos beyond just observing it by default. It delves into the recent tragedy impacting ...
18 Jun 2024
Tablet
Jewish Juneteenth
18 Jun 2024
The text discusses the emergence of Jewish celebrations of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America. Black Jews are integrating June...
18 Jun 2024
Rationalist Judaism
America and Israel
14 Jun 2024
The text discusses the author's experiences as a Jewish individual in both America and Israel, highlighting encounters with different attitudes towards Judai...
14 Jun 2024
Forward
How can I get my non-Jewish friends to acknowledge my holidays?
11 Jun 2024
The letter writer expresses hurt that their non-Jewish friends do not acknowledge Jewish holidays while they go out of their way to recognize Christmas and E...
11 Jun 2024
Tablet
My First Yizkor
11 Jun 2024
The author describes their journey through grief after their mother's death, reflecting on their relationship with her and their struggle to write following ...
11 Jun 2024
Tablet
The Virtues of Stubbornness
11 Jun 2024
The Book of Ruth is often seen as a tale of loyalty and selflessness, focusing on Ruth's dedication to her mother-in-law Naomi and the eventual lineage of Ki...
11 Jun 2024
Moment
Avoiding Sleep on Shavuot: An Act of Denying Wisdom
10 Jun 2024
Jewish tradition encourages staying up all night studying Torah on Shavuot to rectify the mistake of the ancient Israelites oversleeping when receiving the T...
10 Jun 2024
Lehrhaus
First Fruits: A Selection of Poems on Mishnah Bikkurim 3
10 Jun 2024
The text discusses the Mishnah tractate Bikkurim, focusing on Chapter 3's visual description of the Shavuot procession and the communal journey to the Temple...
10 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Savoury Shavuot – champion cheese recipes
10 Jun 2024
A collection of savory Shavuot cheese recipes is highlighted, offering a range of dishes beyond the traditional sweet cheesecake. Options include truffled ma...
10 Jun 2024
Moment
Seven Species Salad & other Shavuot Specialties with Vered Guttman Zoominar
10 Jun 2024
Chef Vered Guttman hosts a Zoominar exploring the tradition of delicious dairy dishes for Shavuot, the harvest holiday celebrating receiving the Torah. She s...
10 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
A Heaping Scoop: Fresh Flowers
9 Jun 2024
This text features a collection of brief culinary and lifestyle tips shared by different individuals. Suggestions include a recipe for a sour fruit snack usi...
9 Jun 2024
Sonya's Prep
Cinnamon Rolls Fluffy Gooey Quick & Easy Shavuot Recipe
9 Jun 2024
A YouTube video featuring a homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe perfect for Shavuot, showcasing fluffy, gooey rolls with cream cheese frosting, described as the b...
9 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
Add a Floral Touch
9 Jun 2024
Esther Ottensoser offers creative floral-inspired ideas for table decor, including making tiny vase place cards using popsicle sticks and glass jars, flower-...
9 Jun 2024
JTA
How New York is celebrating Shavuot 2024
6 Jun 2024
New York is celebrating Shavuot 2024 with a variety of events across the city. Shavuot, marking the giving of the Torah, involves all-night Torah study, read...
6 Jun 2024
Jewschool
Revelation and Forgetting: Moshe, Mediation, and the Beginning and End of Torah
6 Jun 2024
The text explores the contrast between the absence of Moshe in the Passover Haggadah and his central role on Shavuot in mediating the giving of the Torah. It...
6 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and Shavuot times from June 7 to June 14
6 Jun 2024
From June 7 to June 14, important Jewish observances include Shabbat and Shavuot timings. Shabbat starts on June 7 at various times in different cities, with...
6 Jun 2024
Jewish Table
Pink Soup (Such a Stunner!)
5 Jun 2024
Shavuot is discussed as an all-night holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah. While some celebrate with all-night study sessions, the writer prefers a ...
5 Jun 2024