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A significant increase in French Jews making aliyah to Israel is driven by a growing sense of insecurity due to rising anti-Semitism in France. The Bchar fam...

Potatoes often get a bad rap for being perceived as fattening due to their carb content, but they are actually nutritious and low in fat, providing essential...

Mishloach Manot, the act of giving food gifts on Purim, does not require the foods to be from different blessing categories, contrary to a common misconcepti...

This playful and clever Dr. Seuss-style Purim retelling by Naomi Wolf merges the story of Purim with the whimsical rhyming and rhythm of Dr. Seuss's books. T...

As Purim approaches, Eileen Goltz reflects on her children's creative costume choices for the holiday and channels her energy into making delicious treats fo...

The misconception that Mordechai and Esther, the heroes of Purim, were uncle and niece is clarified in this piece, stating they were actually first cousins a...

Many Orthodox Jewish occasions involve the consumption of hard liquor like whiskey and scotch, but it's crucial to note that liquor production may involve no...

Rabbi Norman Lamm's "Majesty and Mystery" is a insightful commentary on Megillat Esther and the Maariv Evening Service for Purim. This collection of Rabbi La...

The text provides advice for frum women on how to stay active during winter. It highlights outdoor activities like skiing, suggests wearing appropriate cloth...

The article discusses various recipes for latkes, a traditional Jewish dish commonly enjoyed during Chanukah. The author shares personal memories of making l...

Excessive sugar consumption, especially added sugars, has been linked to weight gain and various chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease due to thei...

Rabbi Shmuel Goldin's "Unlocking the Torah Text - Devarim" offers a comprehensive exploration of the Book of Deuteronomy, focusing on critical and fundamenta...

The reflections on Chanukah delve into the differences between Greek and Jewish modes of thinking, examining how the Greeks aimed to blur the distinction bet...

The tradition of eating sufganiyot during Chanukah in Israel is deeply ingrained, with a myth connecting them to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden despite n...

The emergence of the potato latke, a staple of Chanukah celebrations today, is a relatively recent development dating back to the nineteenth century in Easte...

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm delivered a sermon during Chanukah discussing the order of lighting Chanukah candles and reciting Havdalah, reflecting a clash of princ...

The mitzvah of the Arba Minim (the Four Species) during Sukkot involves holding the lulav, hadasim, and aravot together in one hand and the etrog separately....

"Headlines" by Dovid Lichtenstein examines contemporary issues faced by Orthodox Jews through a halachic lens, offering researched analyses based on classica...

The discussion after the Pew Research report highlights the concerning rate of intermarriage among American Jews, with 58% overall and even higher among non-...

The article discusses the emotional impact of visiting the Yad Vashem Museum in Jerusalem, focusing on the personal stories and exhibits that aim to bring th...

Dr. David Applebaum, a renowned physician and talmid chacham, made significant contributions to Israeli emergency medicine, including developing innovative m...

In Rabbi Elchanan Adler's book "Yerach Tov: Birkat HaChodesh in Jewish Law and Liturgy," he delves into the intricate details of the prayer for the new month...

The morning Megillah reading on Purim is actually more important than the nighttime reading, according to Halacha. The requirement for two readings is based ...

Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, a revered figure in the Israeli Torah world, was known for his humility, deep expertise in Jewish law, and a balanced approach ...

Chanukah festivities traditionally include fried foods like latkes and sufganiyot to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. While dairy d...

Wearing leather items like belts and yarmulkes is permitted on Yom Kippur and Tishah B'Av; only leather shoes are prohibited. The prohibition stems from the ...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein offers a clarification following a publication referencing Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner's approach to suffering, emphasizing a sense of re...

The legend of two brothers expressing mutual devotion through sharing is a popular but unfounded story in Jewish tradition. The true significance of the Temp...

Rabbi Joshua Berman delves into the lack of emotional connection many Jews feel towards Tishah B'Av, questioning why the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash do...

While the rabbinic tradition often attributes the destruction of the Second Beit Hamikdash to sinat chinam (gratuitous hatred), various sources have identifi...

Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb shares his deep connection to leading Tishah B'Av morning programs focusing on the kinot, expressing the need for meaningful pre...

Independence Hall in Tel Aviv holds historical significance as the site where Israel's Declaration of Independence was announced on May 14, 1948, marking the...

Rabbi Yosef Zev Lipovitz's commentary on the Book of Ruth emphasizes themes of redemption, devotion, and personal choice. Through the characters of Naomi, Ru...

Rabbi Joel Sirkes, known as the Bach, in his commentary on Megillat Ruth, draws parallels between Ruth's story and Jacob's acquisition of a blessing from his...

The text recounts the personal experience of an American volunteer during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, highlighting the surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and...

The text explores the complex reality of the State of Israel, highlighting the juxtaposition of dreams and disappointments in its history and current state. ...

Yona Baumel, a man of faith, passed away on Shavuot at the age of eighty-one, without his son Zecharya having been returned after going missing in a battle d...

The article reflects on the current state of Israel, noting both challenges and achievements. While there are issues such as corruption, education quality, a...

During Israel's War of Independence, the construction of the Burma Road provided a crucial bypass to Jerusalem through the mountains, allowing Jewish soldier...

The text emphasizes the deep historical and spiritual connection between the Jewish people and Judea. It highlights how despite being dispersed for millennia...

The text discusses the complex and contradictory nature of Israel, highlighting issues such as political instability, economic disparities, academic tensions...

Ruthi Cohen, a devoted woman with a deep faith, is at the center of a narrative detailing the life and tragedy of her family in Gush Katif. Ruthi and her hus...

Gush Etzion, located south of Jerusalem, holds significant historical and modern Jewish importance, attracting visitors with its rich heritage and attraction...

After a suicide bombing in Jerusalem, Dr. Avraham Bauer and his son Yehonathon were severely injured, with Yehonathon suffering a brain wound that left him b...

This poem reflects on the legacy of Holocaust survivors, exploring themes of identity, faith, and intergenerational trauma. The speaker, a descendant of surv...

The text delves into the experiences of second-generation Holocaust survivors, referred to as 2Gs, who have grappled with their parents' trauma and the impac...

"God, Israel, & Shiloh: Returning to the Land" by David Rubin recounts his harrowing experience of being shot at with his young son in Shiloh, a Jewish commu...

"Mourning Under Glass: Reflections on a Son's Murder" by Naftali Moses is a deeply emotional account of the author's journey through grief after his son, Avr...

A memoir titled "The Lord Is My Shepherd" reflects on a third-generation American assimilated Jewish family's journey back to their Jewish roots. The author'...

Rabbi Ephraim Oshry, a respected figure in the Kovno Ghetto during the Holocaust, received questions on Jewish law in the face of extreme hardship. He wrote ...