Tag: Jerusalem

The text explores a newly discovered poem by Yehuda Amichai and reflects on his unique poetic style that intertwines scientific and poetic perspectives.
Crave, a new restaurant in Jerusalem, has managed to serve American favorites like cheeseburgers and nachos while remaining kosher by utilizing vegan cheese and lamb bacon in their dishes.
A couple, both entrenched in literary and academic pursuits, found their love deeply intertwined with the written word, particularly through emails quoting poetry and discussions about Talmudic texts.
Jon D. Levenson responds to Levi Morrow's objections regarding Levenson's interpretation of a passage from the Babylonian Talmud linking the Temple to restraining chaotic waters.
Israel's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Spain, ending its 48-year dream of playing in the 2018 World Cup.
TLV1's The Tel Aviv Review podcast, hosted by Noah and Gilad Halpern, along with Times of Israel's Miriam Herschlag, delves into the corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the extent of their significance.
The text reflects on the enduring significance of Tisha B'Av, highlighting how the destruction of the Temple and the mourning rituals bring forth memories of loss and abandonment.
In the discussion of how Halakhah changes from traditional practices to contemporary adjustments, the focus is on the evolution of Tisha be-Av observances, particularly within the Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox communities.
The novel "Ki-aphapei Shahar" by Haim Sabato, a Rosh Yeshiva in Maale Adumim, portrays the life of Ezra Siman Tov, a simple man in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighborhood dedicated to religious practice and serving God in his daily routine.
The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature daughter being born weighing only 1 pound.
Dr. Amir Engel, a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the intriguing legacy of Gershom Scholem, a prominent scholar of Jewish mysticism and one of Israel's early public intellectuals.
This article discusses how Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Israel highlights the complexities of the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy.
Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold)" released in 1967 coincided with the momentous recapture of Jerusalem's Old City by Jewish forces, marking the first time in nearly two millennia that all of Jerusalem was under Jewish control.
Yonathan Mizrachi, from Emek Shaveh, discusses the need to de-politicize archaeology in Jerusalem, especially in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict context, in order to safeguard ancient sites for all communities.
In Beth Kissileff's novel "Questioning Return," Wendy Goldberg, a doctoral student in Jerusalem, explores the lives of newly religious American Jews in Israel, delving into the complexities of their identities.
The text "Rupture and Revelation" by Ayelet Wenger navigates themes of Jewish identity, faith, and scholarship through personal anecdotes and philosophical musings.
The article discusses the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven," focusing on the diverse and crowded nature of medieval Jerusalem.
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics focusing on Israel, including the controversial UN Security Council Resolution 2334 condemning Israeli settlements, the idea of moving the American Embassy to Jerusalem supported by both a Donald and President-Elect Donald Trump, and the government's support of agriculture in Israel.
Retirees like Richard Corman are increasingly volunteering in Israel after making aliyah, utilizing their skills to benefit Israeli society.
In this edition, Allison, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag of Times of Israel discuss the UNESCO resolution chastising Israel over Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem and overlooking Jewish connections, the challenge of promoting nuance in the conversation about Israel amidst BDS campaigns, and the proposed Jewish Museum in Tel Aviv honoring famous Jewish figures like Einstein and Spielberg.
This episode of Unorthodox discusses Robert Zimmerman receiving a Nobel Prize, with Jewish guest David Kaufman sharing insights on Amare Stoudemire relocating to Jerusalem.
Dr. D Gershon Lewental discusses the Baha'i religion, a sect originating from Shi'a Islam that established itself in the Holy Land.
Adina Hoffman discusses the architectural contributions and lives of three significant figures in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period (1920-1948).
Eretz Bereshit, also known as Genesis Land, offers visitors a unique experience to connect with Jewish and Biblical history by immersing them in the world of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
In the Israeli TV series "Shtisel," set in a haredi community in Jerusalem, the show explores the dynamics of a complex and intense Jewish family, including Akiva and his father Reb Shulem, along with various relatives.