A Conversation with Journalist and Author Yardena Schwartz
Hosted by: The New York Jewish Week, UJA-Federation of New York
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How “Hatikvah” (The Hope) Became Israel’s National Anthem
The surprising history of one of modern Judaism’s most important songs.
Is Elk Meat Kosher?
Technically, yes, but it’s difficult to procure.
How to Have an Aliyah
What you should know before you’re called to the Torah.
Everything You Need to Make My Grandmother’s Iraqi Shabbat Breakfast
From Baghdad, with love.
The Tattoo Taboo in Judaism
Body ink is a no-no, but it won’t bar you from Jewish life.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses tells the Israelites that if they worship idols, they will be punished. Moses explains the laws of kosher food, and he details the three pilgrimage festivals: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
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Telling and Retelling
Why does Moses repeat the history of Israelite people on the eve of crossing into the promised land?
An Intro to Lilith: Judaism’s Mysterious She-Demon
Hosted by: My Jewish Learning
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a year of zohar
A series of seasonal essays exploring Judaism’s most important mystical text.
Love and Kisses
On Tu B’Av, the Jewish Valentine’s Day, we explore what a simple kiss can mean.
Missed Opportunity
Overwhelmed by the revelation at Sinai, the Israelites ask Moses to serve as their intermediary. In this request, the Zohar sees weakness.
Garden of Light
The Zohar uses a powerful metaphor to help us understand the magnitude and meaning of what we are mourning on Tisha B’Av.
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Tefilat Haderech, The Traveler’s Prayer
A Jewish prayer that asks for a safe journey.
When Do Jews Fast?
In addition to Yom Kippur, there are many public and private fasts in Judaism.
The Bar Kochba Revolt
Messianic figure Simeon Bar Kochba led the Jews in a failed revolt against Roman rule.
The Definitive Ranking of Israeli Frozen Treats
A legitimate reason to book a vacation, immediately.
Jewish Vacations: The Catskills
A mid-20th-century haven for Jews trying to get away from it all.
How Summer Camp Became A Jewish Thing
A history of this iconic institution in American Jewish life.
Recharge Now
Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat.
Elul for All!
Opening ourselves up to the possibility of transformation.
Is There Something in the Water?
Innovations in mikveh practice make spiritual self-care increasingly accessible.
Watching ‘The Odyssey’ in Tel Aviv
From a movie theater off Dizengoff Square, I consider what distinguishes the stories of the Hebrew bible from other ancient epics.