Tag: Sabbath Observance

Raphael Magarik discusses the concept of Shabbat HaGadol as a form of general strike, inspired by Rabbi Joseph di Trani's interpretation.
Joe Lieberman was a prominent politician known for his observant Jewish faith and commitment to public service.
Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, reflects on his congregant, the late Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who passed away at 82.
The article discusses the rising support for Hamas by Islamists and progressives in cities across Europe and North America, emphasizing the need for a stronger response from Christians and Jews.
The article discusses the early Jewish summer resorts in the Catskills, specifically focusing on the Fairmont and Grand View Hotel.
Brandeis University, though not Orthodox, has been inclusive and accommodating for observant Jews.
The author recounts his experience of observing Shabbat while on vacation in Florida.
The author reflects on their preconceived notions about food, holiness, and religious practices influenced by their Christian upbringing before converting to Judaism and embracing kosher observance.
Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg reflects on the transformative experience of gaining sight through surgery and the newfound appreciation for the literal concept of light.
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 discusses the decline of Conservative Judaism and the factors contributing to it.
The text explores the role of Sabbath Enforcers, known as Shomrei Shabbos, who historically aimed to protect Shabbat observance, particularly during times when urbanization and modern life posed challenges to traditional observance.
A member of a chevra kadisha, a burial society, recounts her experience preparing the body of a 17-year-old girl for burial in an Israeli village.