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0 Jewish Law Torah

What’s the Truth about . . . Relocating a Sefer Torah?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

Relocating a sefer Torah is a nuanced issue in Jewish law, typically discouraged due to the high respect and honor due to the Torah.

0 Literature Music

Does the world really need another Leonard Cohen biography?

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Dec

With nearly 30 biographies of Leonard Cohen already in existence, Christophe Lebold's new work, "Leonard Cohen, The Man Who Saw Angels Fall," raises the question of necessity for yet another.

0 Food Holidays

Twelve tasty Chanukah gifts for foodies

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec

This guide presents twelve delightful gift choices for food enthusiasts celebrating Chanukah.

0 Jewish Law Art

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus · 8 Dec

The article explores the halakhic challenges and rabbinic debates surrounding the construction of artistic seven-branched menorahs in the eighteenth century.

0 Israel Politics

We're watching Israel self-destruct — at the hands of its own leaders and citizens

Dan Perry in Forward · 7 Dec

Israeli commentator Dan Perry critiques the current state of Israel, describing it as diverging from the ideals of democracy and liberalism envisioned by its founders.

0 Jewish Law History

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus · 4 Dec

In the 18th century, members of a Jerusalem synagogue crafted a seven-branched candelabra, reminiscent of the Temple Menorah, prompting rabbinic disapproval due to a halakhic prohibition against replicating Temple items.

0 Culture History

Spain’s Sephardi sounds

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Dec

The article delves into the rich Jewish history of Córdoba, Spain, highlighting the enduring Sephardic legacy.

0 Holocaust Communities

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Dec

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum.

0 Holocaust Communities

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Dec

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum.

0 Holocaust Communities

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Dec

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum.

0 Holocaust Communities

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Dec

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum.

0 Holocaust Communities

Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum

Larry Luxner in JTA · 3 Dec

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum.

0 Communities Politics

As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 2 Dec

Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and notable advocate for Israel, returns to public office as the new mayor of Las Vegas after more than a decade.

0 Food Culture

Butternut Squash, Cabbage, and Mushroom Pastel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 26 Nov

Leah Koenig introduces a new Thanksgiving recipe for a Butternut Squash, Cabbage, and Mushroom Pastel, a savory Sephardi pie that can serve as a vegetarian or vegan centerpiece or side dish.

0 Politics History

The Fetish (and Myth) of Indigenous Palestinians

Elyse Wien in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Elyse Wien explores the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity in the context of regional history, challenging the modern perception that Palestinians are the indigenous population of the Israeli-Palestinian region.

0 History Communities

The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov

Set against the serene backdrop of northern Greece's Aegean coast, Kavala's Jewish history is highlighted through traces of its once-flourishing Jewish community, which fell victim to the Holocaust.

0 History Communities

The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov

Set against the serene backdrop of northern Greece's Aegean coast, Kavala's Jewish history is highlighted through traces of its once-flourishing Jewish community, which fell victim to the Holocaust.

0 History Communities

The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov

Set against the serene backdrop of northern Greece's Aegean coast, Kavala's Jewish history is highlighted through traces of its once-flourishing Jewish community, which fell victim to the Holocaust.

0 History Communities

The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov

Set against the serene backdrop of northern Greece's Aegean coast, Kavala's Jewish history is highlighted through traces of its once-flourishing Jewish community, which fell victim to the Holocaust.

0 Culture History

Around the World with Jewish Newspapers

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 20 Nov

Jewish newspapers from around the world in the 19th and 20th centuries served as crucial mediums for cultural, political, and social dialogue within the Jewish communities.

0 Communities History

Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 20 Nov

Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerbach, and Kenneth Bronstein.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Facets of Emuna & Authorship of Midrashim

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 Nov

Emuna, a central concept in Jewish belief, must be used wisely and not lead to blind adherence or confusion, as seen in both religious and political realms.

0 Television/Film Israel

Israeli Spy Thriller ‘Tehran’ Season 3 Is Finally Coming

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Nov

Israeli spy thriller Tehran is set to premiere its anticipated third season on December 9 on KAN, following delays due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s not surprising that the strong man won, but we should be careful what we wish for

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov

This reflective piece discusses the rise of populism and the appeal of authoritarian leaders, drawing parallels with historical examples of fascism.

0 Education Philosophy

Consumer Culture Has No Place at College

Sapir · 1 Nov

The article delves into how consumer culture has infiltrated and diluted the mission of modern universities, shifting focus from genuine educational pursuits to transactional exchanges between students and institutions.