Tag: Hebrew

In this discussion, Sally Abed, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron cover three main topics.
Sally Abed, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics like Haaretz endorsing Naftali Bennett for prime minister, the violence and protests in Jaffa, and the personal significance of Hebrew language.
Rabbi Darby J. Leigh, a deaf rabbi, has worked to create an inclusive and open community at Congregation Kerem Shalom in Concord, Massachusetts.
Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic scholarship.
The Tablets Passover Haggadah offers a blend of tradition and modernity for a diverse group at the Seder table.
Orly Noy, a journalist and political activist, translates Farsi literature into Hebrew, including works by Mahmoud Dowlatabadi and Forough Farrokhzad, bridging the gap between Iran and Israel through the beauty of Persian poetry and literature.
"Zionism's Maritime Revolution" by Kobi Cohen-Hattab discusses the historical significance of Jewish maritime endeavors in the years leading up to Israel's establishment in 1948.
Yosef Begun, initially unknown outside Soviet prisons, gained recognition when Elie Wiesel mentioned him in a Nobel Prize speech.
An urban congregation in Chicago is considering purchasing new siddurim due to the worn state of their current ones and the need for a unified prayer book.
At the age of 68, the author reflects on their journey of learning Yiddish later in life, despite not growing up with the language spoken fluently at home.
Between the late 1960s and the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, nearly two million Jews left Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of the Soviet Empire, with support from diaspora Jewish communities globally, particularly in the United States.
In Israel, a growing number of Arab parents are choosing to send their children to Jewish schools for the better funding, educational opportunities, and Hebrew language skills they provide, despite the potential loss of Arabic language and challenges to their Palestinian identity.
"Why, Why, Why! Crossing the Red Sea" is the debut episode of a storytelling series where individuals recount personal stories related to the theme of Crossing the Red Sea, featuring speakers such as Abe Silver and Jodi Davidovitch.
In episode 109 of "Relatively Speaking," live from JCC Manhattan, writer A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book on genealogy, sharing stories of discovering famous and infamous relatives and revealing surprising connections to the hosts.
The text revolves around the narrator’s deep relationship with Judaism, which evolves as she navigates marriage, divorce, and building a Jewish home.
The text tells the story of a deep and enduring friendship between two Jewish scholars, Itzhak and David, who met in a Talmud class with Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik in Massachusetts.
Alan Cooper, once a singer for Sha Na Na at Woodstock, is currently a Jewish studies professor at JTS.
In this reflection by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, he delves into the concept of prayer, expressing doubts about its nature and efficacy.
Rabbi Yehuda Amital's book "When God Is Near: On the High Holidays," adapted and edited by Rabbi Yoel Amital and translated by Karen Fish, captures the essence of Rav Amital's teachings at Yeshivat Har Etzion.
In a recent episode of TLV1's StreetWise Hebrew podcast, Guy Sharrett discusses how Hebrew words related to the Holocaust have evolved in Israeli society.
In a discussion on the StreetWise Hebrew podcast, host Guy Sharrett delves into the multifaceted meanings of the Hebrew word "kasher" beyond its common association with kashrut rules.
The StreetWise Hebrew podcast episode titled "Hebrew Is To Die For" explores how Hebrew expressions using words related to death are used to convey strong emotions beyond their literal meanings.
Reuven Ben-Yosef, a poet who emigrated to Israel and changed his name from Robert Eliot Reiss, is remembered by his brother James through a collection of his posthumously published poems translated by Michael Weingrad.
The StreetWise Hebrew podcast episode "Learning Hebrew Doesn't Have to Be a Bummer" explores the concept of being bummed out, annoyed, or upset in Hebrew.
The article discusses the naming of the winter storm Jonas by the Weather Channel, highlighting the irony that the storm is named after the Hebrew word "yonah" which means dove, a symbol of peace and tranquility in the biblical story of Noah's Ark.