Religious Leadership
Though the Orthodox rabbinate remains all-male, some Orthodox women have assumed para-rabbinic roles such as rabbinical advocates, family purity experts, and synagogue leaders. Read more
Western Wall
When the Emperor Constantine ruled Jerusalem he allowed Jews to come into the city and pray at the Western Wall on one day every year: Tisha B'Av, the anniversary of the destruction of the Temple. Read more
Sabich
This savory combination of fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, Israeli salad, and assorted condiments is stuffed into a pita and drizzled with tahini sauce and amba. The dish is now a favorite all over Israel. Read more
The 2nd Temple
On the 9th and 10th of the month of Av in the year 70, the Roman legions in Jerusalem smashed through a fortress and into the Holy Temple and set it afire. In the aftermath, many Jews believed that Judaism itself was shattered beyond repair. Read more
Communal Mourning
The fundamental model of Tisha B'Av is a reenactment of the tragic history of ancient Judaism. Jews relive the stages of destruction of the First and Second Temples as well as the loss of Jewish sovereignty. Read more
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Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat Masei
Annual Cycle: Numbers 33:1 - 36:13
Triennial Cycle: Numbers 33:1 - 33:49
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Candle Lighting Times
Bagels
Make your own bread with a hole.
Jewish Art
How much do you know about Jewish art?
