Category: Judaism
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger learns Jewish classics with Noa Tishby on Hanukkah’s fourth night
Jerusalem Post Shlesinger did a ‘basic American Jewish Reformed’ bracha with the Israeli advocate on the ‘most American holiday.’ https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835210
Read MoreHanukkah: The history of the menorah and hanukkiah seen in ancient manuscripts
Jerusalem Post The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-834964
Read MoreThe Persian winter solstice tradition of Yalda pairs perfectly with Hanukkah
Jerusalem Post Erev Yalda: Merging Hanukkah and Persian solstice traditions for a festive celebration of light and community. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835152
Read MoreWhat David Brooks and Bob Dylan teach Jews about heresy
Jerusalem Post Bob Dylan and David Brooks’s relationships with faith are a complete unknown, like a rolling stone. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835146
Read MoreHanukkah: ‘The fragrance of paradise’
Jerusalem Post During Hanukkah, the days of light triumphing over darkness, as the small flames illuminate the night, let us remember the fragrance of paradise that exists within every Jew, no matter who they are. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-834986
Read MoreShabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US
Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times in your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835114
Read MoreParashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’
Jerusalem Post The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-834988
Read MoreThe blessing and burden of bearing first witness to Jewish history
Jerusalem Post How can Jewish journalists turn away the call of history and simultaneously bear the weight of what they must report? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835082
Read MoreMila Kunis praises ‘beautiful tradition’ and lights candles with Noa Tishby
Jerusalem Post The actress noted that starting a family with her husband, Ashton Kutcher, made her want to incorporate more Jewish religious traditions in her life. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835079
Read MoreYour Life Can Change in an Instant: An Uplifting Message from Rabbi Pinto
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-834934
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