Tag: Ashkenazim

From December 1 to December 8, Shabbat times in various UK cities are listed alongside the Torah portion for Saturday, December 2 (Vayishlach) and the haftarah readings.
From October 13th to October 20th, Shabbat times in the UK are provided, starting on Friday October 13th at 5:57 in London and concluding on Friday October 20th at 5:42 in London.
In this video, Rabbi Amrom Nemeth discusses the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi practices regarding kashrut (Jewish dietary laws).
The Jewish culinary history of South Carolina dates back to the late 1600s when Sephardic Jews, exiled from Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition, sought refuge in the state.
This article discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law), science, and the identification of kosher birds.
Isabel Kershner, a correspondent for The New York Times in Jerusalem, discusses the recent political developments in Israel and the deep-seated divisions within Israeli society.
This article traces the culinary history and cultural significance of beets in Jewish cuisine.
Five years ago, the author and their siblings were grieving the recent loss of their mother and were not emotionally ready to celebrate Simchas Torah, a holiday of joy and dance.
Orthodox Judaism is characterized by diversity and fragmentation, with various subgroups and traditions within the community.
Rabbi Joshua Maroof discusses the differences in how Sepharadim and Ashkenazim study the Tanakh.
In a podcast discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, three major topics are covered, including Israel's frequent Knesset elections, the division between different sectors of Israeli society regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the understanding of anti-Semitism by native-born Israelis.
Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish culture into his acts.
The text discusses the lessons learned from the Rachel Dolezal controversy, emphasizing the importance of owning one's identity.
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Peter Beinart's suggestion for American Jews to pressure Israel, Moshe Arens' claim that opposition to Netanyahu led to his re-election, and the anger of some Ashkenazi leftists towards Mizrahi voters.
Marc Lee Raphael's "The Synagogue in America: A Short History" provides a concise and comprehensive look at the synagogue's evolution in the United States, drawing on various sources such as synagogue bulletins and rabbis' sermons.