Eretz Yisrael

0 Food Culture

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Nov

Esti Meyers, a busy mother of three young children and a medical billing professional living in Eretz Yisrael, shares her approach to weekday dinners in a piece for Family First.

0 Culture Education

Hike to Heal

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov

Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman, struggling with personal challenges such as anxiety and physical ailments, has found healing through foraging and hiking in the natural landscapes of Eretz Yisrael.

0 Communities Culture

Holy Pineapples

Tania Hammer in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Tania Hammer recounts her unexpected venture into pineapple sales to support a farmer named Noam during a challenging time in Israel.

0 Culture Communities

Easy for Me to Say

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Sep

After returning from a vacation in Israel, the author and her husband discover that his backpack has been left in a taxi at JFK, containing important items like his tefillin and wallet.

0 Communities Education

Total Immersion

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Aug

In the summer of 2021 in Lakewood, New Jersey, a person shares a personal account of spending a disconnected summer sleeping in a storage closet next to a mikveh, reflecting on their struggles returning from learning in Israel to attend college amid the Covid pandemic.

0 Jewish Law

The Questionable Kashrus of Countless Sifrei Torah // A conversation with Rabbi Ami Brower, Managing Director of Vaad Mishmeres Stam

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 14 Aug

The article discusses the pressing issue of numerous Torah scrolls arriving in America from Israel with serious kashrut (kosher) concerns, despite being computer-checked.

0 Education Communities

Crowning Glory

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Aug

A group of esteemed Jewish leaders (gedolim) visited England to raise funds for yeshivos in Israel, surpassing all expectations with a total of around 11 to 12 million pounds raised.

0 History Holidays

Heart to the East

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Aug

The author reminisces about a trip to Israel with their family in 1964, fulfilling their mother's dream to visit the Holy Land.

0 Israel Education

Client: Project Inspire

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Aug

Rabbi Yossi Friedman of Project Inspire sought to create a full-length feature film for Tishah B'Av focusing on the war in Eretz Yisrael.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Parshas Mattos-Masei: Out of the Box

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jul

The discussion delves into the significance of Shabbos, likening it to living in Eretz Yisrael while in exile, emphasizing its pivotal role in the redemption process.

0 Food Israel

Techinah with Veggies

Sharona in Mishpacha · 24 Jul

In this recipe by Brynie Greisman, Techinah with Veggies is highlighted as a popular dip in Israel, commonly enjoyed with challah, pita, falafel, salads, and more.

0 Communities Jewish Law

War Effort

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

An event in Milwaukee marked the 30th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, highlighting the growing interest in Jewish connection.

0 Education Jewish Law

With Friendship, with Love

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Rav Avraham Shmulevitz, a respected maggid shiur at Yeshivas Mir, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion towards his students.

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Who’s Counting: Chapter 6

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jul

In Chapter 6 of "Who's Counting," the narrator recounts a scene at an airport with their friend Avrumi, where they struggle to locate their suitcases on the carousel.

0 Culture Communities

Who’s Counting: Chapter 5

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jul

In Chapter 5 of "Who's Counting," the narrator reflects on a visit to Kever Rochel with friends before leaving Eretz Yisrael.

0 Education Literature

Who’s Counting: Chapter 4

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jul

Chapter 4 of "Who's Counting" reflects on the protagonist's impending return from Eretz Yisrael to high school, expressing reluctance towards the social challenges rather than the academic aspect of school.

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Who’s Counting: Chapter 1

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jul

In "Whos Counting: Chapter 1," the protagonist finds herself stuck in a taxi in Israel with her brother Avrumi, facing a frustrated Hebrew-speaking driver.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Parshas Balak: Friends in Flight

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Jul

The article reflects on the story of Balak and Bilaam, highlighting how even intended curses can be turned into blessings by Hashem.

0 Israel Communities

Decolonization Nation // Members of some other tribes offer insight

Avi Shafran in Ami · 10 Jul

While some Native Americans compare Israel to a colonial power, indigenous groups like Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem and the Indigenous Coalition For Israel support Israel, recognizing Jews as indigenous to the Holy Land.

0 Music Communities

I’d Rather Play and Sing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Jul

The article discusses the debate over whether sports or music is the most exciting part of camp, highlighting various memorable musical experiences that occurred at different camps over the years.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The "Great Ones"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 6 Jul

The Council of Great Torah Scholars of Agudas Yisrael of America issued a statement urging increased prayers, citing various challenges faced by the Jewish People but notably omitting to mention IDF soldiers at risk.

0 Education Communities

Ray of Light

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

An urgent fundraising effort was launched in response to the Israeli High Court's decision to cut off government funding to yeshivos, resulting in a shortfall of over $100 million.

0 Israel Communities

Yirmi Beron // TCS (Total Communications Solutions) Israel

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 5 Jun

Yirmi Beron of TCS Israel is known for his dedication to providing life-saving gear for soldiers and addressing their families' basic needs.

0 Israel Jewish Law

The Moment: Issue 1014

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Jun

In issue 1014 of The Moment by Mishpacha Magazine, a story is shared about Yehudah, a farmer in Eretz Yisrael who experienced miracles in Gaza due to keeping shemittah.

0 Holidays History

Light the Fire in Your Heart

Sharona in Mishpacha · 21 May

In this text, the focus is on the story of the Karliner Rebbe, Rav Avraham Elimelech Perlow, who, in May 1939, visited Israel to pray for mercy amidst the impending darkness of the Holocaust.

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