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From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 Feb

Female Chabad emissaries from over 100 countries convened in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for the annual International Conference of Shluchos.

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ICE wants to treat deportations like a business – history warns us against that

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 11 Apr 2025

Todd Lyons, Director of ICE, proposes a deportation strategy likened to Amazon Prime, involving AI-driven, systematic deportations via trucks, raising ethical alarms reminiscent of past human rights violations.

0 Politics History

Pick your Nazi.

John Matthews in Future of Jewish · 12 Feb 2025

John Matthews explores the inflammatory and often inaccurate comparisons between Israelis and Nazis within the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Communities Holidays

Shabbat times from January 24 to January 31

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Jan 2025

Providing essential information for UK Jewish communities, this summary details Shabbat start and end times across major cities, for late January.

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London transfer and national tour for Fiddler on the Roof

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Jan 2025

The Regents Park Open Air Theatre's acclaimed 2023 production of "Fiddler on the Roof" will transfer to London's Barbican Theatre for an eight-week run, before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour—its first in over 12 years.

0 History Science

Where Water Is Scarce and History Is Rich

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Jan 2025

Prof. Nir Arielli explores 10,000 years of history at the Dead Sea, highlighting its environmental challenges and historical significance.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 10 Jan 2025

Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey.

0 Holidays Communities

Shabbat times from January 10 to January 17

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Jan 2025

This week's observances include the Fast of Tevet, which concludes in the evening according to the respective city times across the UK.

0 Holidays Torah

Shabbat times from December 27 to January 3

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Dec 2024

This compilation provides the Shabbat candle lighting times and ending times for various locations in the UK during the observance of Shabbat Chanukah and the transition into the month of Tevet, coinciding with the conclusion of Chanukah.

0 Television/Film Culture

Which Jewish mother helped the BBC celebrate Chanukah right?

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Dec 2024

The BBC's Saturday Kitchen is set to celebrate Chanukah with an episode of Celebration Kitchen, featuring Jewish chefs and celebrities.

0 Holidays Antisemitism

How public menorahs became the most recognisable symbol of Chanukah

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

Public menorah lightings have become a hallmark of Chanukah observance, serving both as a means to celebrate Jewish identity and as a reminder of the festival's historical significance.

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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish baseball star’s salary is record-breaking

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Dec 2024

From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significant headlines in recent weeks.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Shabbat times from December 13 to December 20

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec 2024

This item lists the Shabbat times for various UK cities from December 13 to December 20, including times for candle lighting on Friday evenings and Havdalah on Saturday nights.

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Shabbat times from December 6 to December 13

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec 2024

This brief listing provides the Shabbat times for the period from December 6 to December 13, detailing when Shabbat begins and ends in various UK locations such as London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, and Glasgow.

0 Communities Science

Are you suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Support is out there

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and colitis, presents significant challenges, especially within the Ashkenazi Jewish community where it is more prevalent.

0 Holidays Communities

Shabbat times from November 29 to December 6

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov 2024

The article provides the Shabbat timings for various cities in the UK from November 29 to December 6, including the Torah portion and Haftarah for the Shabbat on November 30.

0 Holidays Communities

Shabbat times from November 15 to November 22

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov 2024

This provides the schedule for Shabbat times in various UK cities for the week of November 15 to November 22.

0 Music Culture

The Charedi leaver who is singing the Yiddishe blues

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Nov 2024

Pini Brown, a 26-year-old musician, navigates two contrasting worlds: the Chasidic community of Stamford Hill and East London's vibrant music scene.

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The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

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