Tag: Shabbat Observance

Former Senator Joe Lieberman was widely admired for his steadfast commitment to observing Shabbat, despite the challenges it posed during his career as a United States senator.
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish person on a major party presidential ticket, was widely celebrated in the Jewish community.
Joseph Lieberman, a centrist senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket in 2000 as Al Gore's running mate, has passed away at 82.
The Phoenix Suns have announced that they will retire Amare Stoudemire's number, No. 32, alongside his former teammate Shawn Marion's, during the upcoming NBA season.
The author discusses the concept of tehum shabbat, which determines the range of permitted walking for Jews on Shabbat.
The Conservative and Reform movements in Judaism have been becoming more similar for years, and now with the coronavirus pandemic, another difference between them has been erased.
In the post-World War II period, Satmar Hasidim published the teachings of the Hatam Sofer with critical lines about the bein ha-shemashot period censored.
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Palestinian proposal for peace negotiations with a deadline set by the UN Security Council, questioning the potential outcomes.
The author shares their journey of conversion to Judaism, which was sparked by a desire since their early teens but was suppressed due to societal expectations and family concerns.
Three Orthodox Jewish men from New Jersey undertook a challenging seven-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, motivated by the physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of the journey.