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Tag: Jeremiah

0 Politics History

Rachel is weeping for her child: In a grieving Jewish mother, we see our Jewish matriarch

Rabbi Menachem Creditor in Forward · 1 Sep

The emotional piece by Rabbi Menachem Creditor draws parallels between the ancient biblical story of Rachel weeping for her children and the modern grief of Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was murdered after being taken hostage by Hamas.

0 Philosophy History

A Foundation for Hope

TEXTing · 12 Aug

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore the concept of generational hope and responsibility through a biblical narrative in Jeremiah 32, reflecting on the meaning of buying land amidst impending destruction.

0 Holocaust Language

After Silence: On Lamentation

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Aug

The text discusses the theme of silence and language in response to atrocities, focusing on the Jewish tradition's use of speech and silence in the face of horror, particularly exemplified by the book of Eicha and post-Holocaust reflections.

0 History Holidays

Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today

Noah Phillips in Moment · 8 Aug

As we approach Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and Romans respectively, it is important to reflect on the historical significance of the Babylonian exile on Judaism.

0 Torah Communities

Shabbat times from August 2 to August 9

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Aug

The Shabbat times from August 2 to August 9 are as follows: Shabbat begins on Friday, August 2, in various cities such as London at 8:33 pm, Bournemouth at 8:31 pm, and Leeds at 7:30 pm for central Orthodox congregations.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Shabbat times from May 24 to May 31

Jewish Chronicle · 22 May

The Shabbat times from May 24 to May 31 are provided for various cities in the UK, including London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, and Glasgow.

0 Torah Communities

Shabbat times from January 19 to January 26

JC Reporter in Jewish Chronicle · 18 Jan

The Shabbat times from January 19 to January 26 are provided, with the beginning and ending times listed for various cities in the UK.

0 Torah Holidays

Shabbat times from September 15 to September 22

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Sep 2023

The schedule includes important Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah times for September 15 to 22.

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Jeremiah’s Dilemma: A Response to Hillel Halkin

Elli Fischer in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Jan 2023

The author begins by agreeing with Hillel Halkin's portrayal of the current cultural and political situation in Israel, which is marked by despair and uncertainty.

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Jeremiah, Ben-Gurion, and Hillel Halkin

Neil Rogachevsky in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jan 2023

This text discusses the views of David Ben-Gurion, the former prime minister of Israel, on the role of religion in the Jewish state.

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Prophetic Fervor and the Jewish Writer

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

This text explores the connection between prophetic fervor and Jewish writers.

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The Nightly Cry, the Song of Torah

Yaakov S. Weinstein in Lehrhaus · 28 May 2020

In this article, the author explores the connection between Torah study and mourning in Jewish tradition.

0 Torah Literature

Rahab, Jeremiah, and the Story of Purim

Shimon Lerner in Lehrhaus · 20 Mar 2019

The discussion in Megillah 14b about the eight prophets who descended from Rahab reveals a hidden message of hope and trust in God.