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We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jan

Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and connecting with global Jewish life is emphasized.

0 Communities Holidays

In India, my Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging

Nissim Pingle in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

The Jewish community in India, primarily based in Mumbai and consisting of about 4,500 people, stands as a testament to cultural integration and belonging, celebrated during Hanukkah with the vibrant Khai Fest.

0 Education Culture

Judaism didn’t begin in Europe, but we teach it like it did.

Matthew Nouriel in Future of Jewish · 16 Aug 2025

Matthew Nouriel, an Iranian Jewish activist, reflects on growing up within an Ashkenazi-centric Jewish education system that neglected the rich histories of Mizrahi, Sephardic, and other Jewish communities outside of Europe.

0 Holidays Culture

Kidnapped Choruses?

Yosef Lindell in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Exploring the origins of the beloved Passover Seder songs "Echad Mi Yodea" and "Chad Gadya," Yosef Lindell delves into their historical roots, which potentially trace back to non-Jewish folk traditions.

0 Culture Communities

Stunning Indian Jewish Baby Names

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 26 Mar 2025

Indian Jewish names are a beautiful blend of traditional Jewish and diverse Indian linguistic and cultural influences.

0 Culture History

The Cool, Refreshing History of Mint

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 6 Jan 2025

Mint, with its deep historical roots, has been a beloved herb across various cultures, including Jewish ones since biblical times.

0 Communities Culture

18 notable Jews who died in 2024

JTA Staff in JTA · 18 Dec 2024

This review honors the memories of 18 influential Jewish figures who passed away in 2024, highlighting their unique contributions across diverse fields such as politics, arts, and activism.

0 Culture Food

Back to Our Roots

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 21 Nov 2024

Ginger has played a significant role in Jewish culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, dating back to influences from the Talmud and spanning various Jewish communities such as those from Cochin and Yemen.