Judaism

Theater review: A Nobel winner revived

This examination of Agnon, the only Hebrew author to win a Nobel Prize, is in step with the trope’s commitment to explore the larger themes of Jewish existence.

Hussein Jabar: Israel's ultimate breadwinner

Jerusalemite of the Week: This Abu Ghosh native, who works at the Ramada Jerusalem Hotel, is the man who buys all of Israel’s hametz ahead of Passover, briefly becoming the state's richest man.

14/04/2024

Going against the grain? Understanding the Passover kitnyot debate

Ashkenazi Jews have a longstanding prohibition on eating kitniyot, and it is one that persists to this day in Israel and remains a major divisive discussion. Ahead of Passover, we look into why.

14/04/2024

'Kaddish Around the World': Stories of Jewish mourners struggling to pray

The book describes the supreme efforts of mourners to find a minyan, a prayer quorum of 10 men, in many countries and in the most unlikely places for the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish

By ATARA BECK
14/04/2024

JewQ finalists compete in Connecticut, inspiring unity across borders

The JewQ International Championship celebrated Jewish knowledge and tradition with competitions, educational videos, and community engagement.

Solution to antisemitism: Show the world that Judaism has become Zionism

A recognition that we are in Judaism 3.0 would turn the Israel-basher into a Jew-basher, and thus he would be deterred.

13/04/2024

Proto-Semitism: The answer to antisemitism

Understanding Judaism as a force for good throughout history, in Israel and the Diaspora, should be a source of great satisfaction and inspiration.

By PAUL SOCKEN
13/04/2024
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