Simchat Torah

0 Israel Politics

Bruce Maddy-Weitzman in Tablet · 21 Mar

During a celebration for Simchat Torah in Alumim, a religious kibbutz near Gaza, residents were abruptly attacked by rockets from Gaza, followed by a ground assault aiming to kill and take hostages.

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The Exclusive Luxuries of Being Palestinian

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Mar

The text discusses various criticisms and double standards faced by Israel in its interactions with Palestinians and the international community.

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Wartime Diary

Ilana Blumberg in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Mar

The text describes a harrowing wartime diary reflecting on the ongoing conflict in Jerusalem since October 7.

0 Israel Politics

An Open Letter to Those Demanding a Ceasefire

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

The text is an open letter addressing ceasefire enthusiasts, discussing recent attacks on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, criticizing their actions and highlighting the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics History

The pressure for hostage deal as high as the landing strip is narrow

in Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle · 7 Feb

Negotiations over a possible hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying, with a goal to achieve a deal by the start of Ramadan, a month away.

0 Israel Culture

A Kibbutz and Its Fullness

Neta Stahl in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

The author reflects on their childhood in the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, which was recently attacked and left in ruins.

0 Culture Education

Rolling the Torah scroll from Simchat Torah to Bereishit

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Jan

The author reflects on their visit to the National Library of Israel and describes it as a place filled with people from different backgrounds and religions, all engaged in reading and studying books.

0 Israel Literature

From the Newsletter | Degrees of Evil—and Joy—in 2023

Noah Phillips in Moment · 22 Dec 2023

The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel.

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A World Gone Mad

Rivka Ravitz in Jewish Action · 3 Dec 2023

In this personal account, the author shares her experience during a period of conflict in Israel.

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Small Towns

Sapir · 1 Dec 2023

In this essay, the author reflects on the challenges and importance of maintaining a Jewish community in a small town during the pandemic.

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Finding Spiritual Strength Amidst Israel’s Darkness

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 7 Nov 2023

This article discusses how a religious Jewish woman in Jerusalem copes with the tragedy and pain surrounding the recent massacre of Israelis.

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Celebrating ‘Unity’ in North Carolina

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 20 Oct 2023

Chabad of Raleigh, North Carolina, organized a Shabbat dinner for Israel that also served as a fundraiser for a restaurant in Tel Aviv owned by a member of the congregation.

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Not Rain

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Oct 2023

The author recounts their experience on Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday marking the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle, which coincided with the outbreak of war in Israel.

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Mai Gutman Was Supposed to Be at the Music Festival: IDF Lone Soldier Recounts Harrowing Week

People of the Pod · 12 Oct 2023

Mai Gutman, a 28-year-old graduate student and IDF reservist, narrowly escaped the brutal attack at the Supernova music festival near Israel's border with Gaza.

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Playing Monopoly to the sound of warplanes

RSchaechter in Forward · 11 Oct 2023

The article discusses the experiences and emotions of residents in Tzfat, a city near the Lebanon border in northern Israel, during a false alarm of a possible attack.

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‘We are all Israelis’

Ahmed Charai in JNS · 9 Oct 2023

The article discusses the recent surprise attack launched by Hamas on Israel during the holy day of Simchat Torah.

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Across the US, Simchat Torah festivities are muted by anxiety about Israel at war

JTA Staff in JTA · 8 Oct 2023

Simchat Torah celebrations in the US were overshadowed by anxiety and sadness due to the ongoing conflict in Israel.

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On a grim Shabbat, Manhattan Jews gather in solidarity with an Israel under attack

Julia Gergely in JTA · 7 Oct 2023

Dozens of Jews, Israelis, and other New Yorkers gathered at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for an impromptu support gathering in solidarity with Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Gaza.

0 Israel Jewish Law

‘Is it a war — or is it an operation?’ Thousands of miles from home, Israeli teenagers learn the devastating news

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 7 Oct 2023

Israeli teenagers visiting a synagogue in New Jersey were shielded from news of their country being at war by their rabbi, who eventually had to gently break the news to them.

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I’m far from the front lines, but like all Israelis, I am feeling Hamas’ attack firsthand

Eliyahu Freedman in JTA · 7 Oct 2023

The author, an Israeli resident in the community of Shitim, describes the impact of the recent Hamas attack on Israel.

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‘It was utter chaos’: Families and survivors describe the horrors of Hamas’ invasion

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Oct 2023

The article describes the chaos and devastation caused by a surprise attack launched by Hamas on the Gaza border.

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Hundreds of Israelis dead, wounded as Hamas launches major attack; ‘We are at war,’ Netanyahu says

JTA Staff in JTA · 7 Oct 2023

Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in over 600 Israeli deaths and 2,000 wounded.

0 Holidays Literature

Shemini Atzeret — the festival that’s a paradox

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Oct 2023

Shemini Atzeret, a festival often overshadowed by Simchat Torah, is described as a paradox, lacking specific customs but providing a creative opportunity for personal celebration.

0 Holidays Torah

Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah times from October 6 to October 13

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Oct 2023

During the period from October 6 to October 13, important Jewish holidays and observances take place.

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Built to Last

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 4 Oct 2023

The New York Coliseum, built by Robert Moses in 1956, was demolished in 1999 after standing for fewer years than its namesake in Rome.

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