Tag: Hebrew

Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, embodied the concept of "hadar," which combines dignity, honor, and self-respect.
Steph and Ayesha Curry recently welcomed their fourth child, Caius Chai Curry.
The article discusses the Jewish ritual of upsherin, where 3-year-old boys receive their first haircut in a ceremony that symbolizes the transition from infancy to childhood.
"Sigmund Freud's relationship with Judaism and how he was embraced by Jewish admirers are explored in Naomi Seidman's book 'Translating the Jewish Freud.' She highlights how Freud, originally seen as assimilated, had his works translated into Yiddish and Hebrew by enthusiastic devotees in the 1930s, aiming to connect him to his Jewish heritage amidst rising antisemitism in Europe. Despite not being able to read these translations, Freud valued them and even waived royalties. The translations, although sometimes old-fashioned, aimed to affirm Freud's Jewish roots. Notable translators like Max Weinreich and Yehuda Dvir Dvossis played essential roles in this effort, underscoring Freud's Jewish identity. This act of translating Freud into Jewish languages symbolically affirmed his connection to Judaism amidst historical tragedies, offering a resolute affirmation of his Jewish identity."
The text discusses the concept of peace and its complexities in the Jewish and global context.
Yizkor books, compiled by survivors after WWII, serve as crucial documents of pre-war Jewish life and the Holocaust, containing firsthand accounts and vital details for genealogists.
When Lawrence Vincent's son Kit was diagnosed with terminal cancer, it led Lawrence on a spiritual journey to Judaism for comfort, as depicted in Kit's documentary "Red Herring."
Maya Arad's collection of novellas, translated by Jessica Cohen, delves into the diasporic experience of Israeli academics and entrepreneurs who have relocated, exploring themes of intergenerational conflicts, satire, and academic politics.
Rabbi Lara Haft Yom Tov reflects on the traditional Passover declaration "Let all who are hungry come and eat," emphasizing its call to feed the hungry.
Author Naama Ben-David has created the Unofficial Taylor Swift Haggadah, inspired by her daughter's admiration for the pop icon.
The text is a satirical (almost) Purim spoof envisioning a report on issues of anti-Semitism on Ivy League campuses, including mandating Jewish students wear yellow Jewish stars for visibility and humorous reinterpretations of slogans from pro-Hamas rallies.
The writer, an Israeli-American immigrant, reflects on their accent and fear of being perceived as a foreigner due to their proficient English, lacking a distinctive Israeli accent.
Two individuals, an American woman visiting her nieces and a woman who returned home to play a Nova survivor in a television series, bond over shared experiences in Israel.
James G. Robinson reflects on his family's experience dealing with their son's serious heart defect, which led them to draw on their Jewish faith and tradition for strength and guidance.
In this personal essay, Sharon Rosen Leib recounts her meeting with a young Israeli man on a flight to Switzerland in 1985.
Actor Jeremy Allen White and his estranged wife, actress Addison Timlin, gave their eldest daughter the rare and beautiful Jewish name Ezer Billie.
London police are facing criticism for taking nearly half an hour to respond to an antisemitic attack in Leicester Square, one of the city's busiest tourist areas, despite 10 calls for help from the victims.
In a recent episode of Unholy Podcast, the focus is on Israel's legal challenge in the International Court of Justice, with hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland discussing the topic with philosopher Michael Walzer.
This article provides a list of baby names that can work in both English and Arabic, as well as in Jewish and Muslim cultural contexts.
On the podcast episode "First Drafts: Ep. 395" of Unorthodox, guest Mosher Kasher discusses his new book, "Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes," with a focus on the Jewish aspects.
The CEO of TAMID Group, Yoni Heilman, shares his perspective on the current conflict in Israel and its impact on his organization.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has posted an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community on Instagram and X. He expresses regret for any pain he may have caused and commits to learning from this experience and promoting unity.
Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language that evolved as a dialect of Medieval Spanish with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic.
Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near Gaza, was devastated by a Hamas attack on October 7th.
The author recounts their experience leaving Israel during the recent conflict with Gaza.