Tag: Jewish Community

The documentary "Inventing Our Life" explores the history and evolution of the kibbutz movement, shedding light on the communal lifestyle and its significance in Israeli society.
Hosted in Beijing, the writer reflects on the complexities of celebrating Passover in a place like China where themes of freedom, oppression, and social justice resonate deeply.
Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants and are key to a healthy environment.
On September 11, 2001, Esty and Dovi Scheiner carried on with their planned wedding despite the chaos of the terrorist attacks, creating a moment of joy in a city gripped by fear.
Mexico City is a vibrant hub for kosher food with a mix of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews.
Blair Nosan, the founder of Suddenly Sauer, a Detroit-based pickle business, creates innovative Jewish-inflected cuisine like maple gravlax and homemade cream cheese.
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was a prominent figure at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, embodying the intersection of sports and analytics.
In a rural village in Kenya, a small Jewish community led by Yosef Njogu and Avraham Ndungu is striving to maintain their Jewish identity while incorporating local customs.
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, running for parliament in Namanyoni, Uganda, is seen overseeing the installation of a polling station and casting his vote, garnering strong support from his followers.
In this humorous dialogue, two individuals, likely a rabbi and a congregant, discuss the challenges of crafting a meaningful Yom Kippur sermon that stands out.
The text explores the topic of suicide among Jews, shedding light on historical accounts of suicides in Jewish communities, particularly in Warsaw during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the past, a century ago, some Jews rebelled against the traditional solemnity of Yom Kippur by organizing public festivals of eating, dancing, and performances to assert a secular Jewish identity and break away from religious restrictions.
Paula Span discusses her book "When the Time Comes" based on her experience caring for her aging parents.
The article argues that embracing environmentalism is beneficial for the Jewish community as it can lead to a more engaging and relevant expression of Judaism, particularly appealing to younger and less affiliated Jews.
The scandal involving New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and a prostitution ring reveals an Israeli connection, as the alleged ringleader, Mark Brener, was found with an Israeli passport and cash in his apartment.
The Baltimore Jewish community is grappling with a tumultuous situation following exposés in the Baltimore Jewish Times concerning allegations of sexual abuse by the late Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro at the Talmudical Academy.
Devorah and Gavriel Snyder, a unique Orthodox Jewish couple living in remote Kila, Montana, offer kosher food and Shabbat hospitality in their self-built homestead to frum hikers and visitors, as they are possibly the only Orthodox Jews in the state.