Posts Tagged: Jewish tradition
Sol Tevel Does Boee Kallah (INTERVIEW)
If you aren't yet familiar with Sol Tevél, imagine Euro-Latin star Manu Chao, reggae man Bob Marley, and Israeli bands Hadag Nachash and Sheva all...
How to Draft the Ultra-Orthodox
Since its inception in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has served as a major means of integrating Israel's diverse population. Jews from all walks...
Norwegian Newspaper Dagbladet Sparks Outrage with ‘Blood Libel’ Cartoon
Norwegian newspaper, Dagbladet, has sparked outrage after publishing a cartoon "blood libel" Tuesday. Norway's third largest newspaper, published the cartoon, in which a modestly dressed woman can...
Imagine a Land Where Even One Jew is One Jew Too Many
There will be no Passover Seder in Libya this year. This is so because, despite a long and proud history, today in Libya there are...
Going for Gold
Did you know that, according to the Midrash (commentary), gold was only created to beautify the Beit Hamikdash, our holy temple in Jerusalem. That's right....
Gun Control vs. the Right to Bear Arms: A Jewish Point of View
The tragic Newtown shooting has led to renewed calls for gun control by Conservative and Reform Jewish leaders, who have highlighted this as a religious...
Can US Law Force a Spouse to Stand by a Jewish Conversion?
A friend of mine called me the other day sounding very distressed. His 29-year old son is engaged to his non-Jewish girlfriend of several years. ...
Reinterpreting Bible Scenes Illuminates New Meanings
It is one of the most famous scenes in the Bible. Abraham is sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat...
Psychology, Judaism and Charlie Brown: The Layers of Abraham Twerski
EAST HAMPTON, NY—Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski is the scion of the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty, a Torah scholar, and a world-renowned psychiatrist and educator specializing in...
Where Jewelry and Charity Meet
What's the highest level of charity according to Jewish tradition? It's giving someone in need a job or training for a career so they can...
Why the Rabbis Taught Dream Manipulation
When I was little, I was fascinated by the priestly blessing that is recited in many synagogues across the globe on main Jewish holidays and...
New Reality TV Show: “Jewish Mum of the Year”
A television show set to launch in England will feature 8 Jewish mothers competing for the title of "Jewish Mum of the Year". Each of the...
British Court Rules in Orthodox Jewish Battle Over Children’s Education
In a legal battle over the education of their children, a British court has ruled in favor of the mother, who opposed her ex-husband's request...
German Parliament to Approve Religious Circumcision Practice
Germany's parliament is expected to pass legislation that will legalize religious circumcisions, putting an end to the battle between religious groups and the state over...
