In time, the Roosevelt administration compelled Carr to bend to its orders. Carr reluctantly complied but never stopped protesting the injustice and gross violation of the Constitution. [Jerry Klinger]
The month of Elul is upon us and marks the period of soul-searching leading up to the High Holidays. [Cailin Acosta]
Elul is Here; Numerous Jewish Offerings Before the High Holidays Read More »
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“Once people commit to the Promise, they are inspired to participate, discuss with their families, and make specific plans. Legacy gifts prompt conversations about passing on values, heritage, and culture to future generations….” [Press Release]
The fifth weekly biblical portion in Deuteronomy is Shoftim, “Judges.” The rabbis who were descendants of the ancient Pharisees saw this portion supporting the views of the Pharisees and not those of the Sadducees. The ancient Sadducees ceased to exist after the second temple was destroyed in 70 CE, and were later followed by Karaites. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The History of Rabbinical Laws Read More »
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A message from the Jewish Democratic Council of America: A vital security program – one that Jewish nonprofits, synagogues, and community centers rely on to protect our institutions from antisemitic threats – has been warped by the Trump administration into a tool to further politicize Jewish safety. [Press Release]
National and International Jewish News Roundup Read More »
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Otto Bauer was an Austrian politician, revolutionary, and publicist, a theorist of Austrian Marxism, and the general secretary of the Social Democratic Party of Austria. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Otto Bauer, Austrian Foreign Minister Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe Torah uses the word “love” when it speaks about God and humans. Love has a larger meaning in the Torah than in the English language. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
What Does Love Mean in the Torah? Read More »
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For those who grew up in the Sephardic tradition, this board book intended for children aged 4 and under may be a simple primer about Rosh Hashanah. But for those Jews who grew up in the Ashkenazic culture, it is an introduction to the way Sephardic Jews celebrate a familiar holiday. [Donald H. Harrison]
Ladino Words, Customs Highlighted in Board Book for Rosh Hashanah Read More »
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Sometimes the universe has to shake you to your core before you notice the cracks you’ve been ignoring. For me, that moment came this week, not in a war zone or a protest, but in the sterile white of an emergency room, in the form of a kidney failure scare. [Shahar Masori]
OpEd: A Reminder of Life’s Fragility Read More »
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The famed Sesame Street character Grover relates his bedtime routine in this board book intended for children aged 4 and under. [Donald H. Harrison]
Grover of ‘Sesame Street’ Fame Practices Judaism in This Board Book Read More »
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Every day, when my father left for the factory in the morning, he and my mother were unsure he would return home. Any connection to Judaism could lead to arrest and prison. Circumcision, in particular. But for my grandfathers, a boy not circumcised was as though not yet born as a Jew. [Yakov Nayerman]
The prayer acknowledges that there is something bigger than us and that G-d gave us life and can easily take it away. It is a time to acknowledge that one day we will not live to see another day and to be grateful for the day we were blessed with. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Modeh Ani’: A Good Way to Start Your Morning Read More »
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The statistics paint an alarming picture: A shocking 83% of Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus since October 7, 2023. [Jonathan Greenblatt]
ADL Fundraises to ‘Keep All Students Safe and Fight Antisemitism Everywhere’ Read More »
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This book captures 26 years of correspondence, from 1945 to 1971, between two Holocaust survivors who both wrote trilogies about their experiences of Lodz, Poland before, during, and after World War II. [Donald H. Harrison]
Up Close and Personal Correspondence Between 2 Holocaust Survivors, Authors Read More »
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