The Jews Of Iran & Afghanistan
The present kingdom of Persia, which recently officially took the name “Iran,” encompasses a region of over 1,640,000 square kilometers with about 15 million inhabitants. The most important cities are the capital Tehran as well Tabris, Mesched, and Isfahan (the former capital).
The Lupovici Cousins: Tragedy And Mystery
We met very special people as we navigated this quest for history.
Word Prompt – CHULENT – Ann Koffsky
Chulent shows that while our Torah is structured and dictates how and when we cook and how and when we eat, we still have enormous creative choices within its framework.
Bonjour, Goodbye: Is French Jewry Headed Toward Its Final Expulsion?
It was a land of opportunity, a place where someone who wasn’t afraid of a little hard work, or the challenges of adapting to a different climate and culture, could prosper.
The State Of Israel Is Born!
The historic vote was followed with unmatched excitement by Jews around the world, and news of the vote brought tens of thousands of people out onto the streets to dance and celebrate the great moment.
Will Eisner And The Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion
Although Eisner later wrote many comics featuring overtly Jewish characters, “The Spirit” (which was created at a time when clearly identifying the religious affiliation of leading comic book characters was strongly disfavored) was not explicitly so.
Whisked Away From Old Bombay
Your Mizrach is indeed beautiful, with depictions of Moshe and Aharon, symbols of The Twelve Tribes, and more.
Dementia Diary – Chapter 5
With the decline of memory and the increase of stress, the days in recent years were often difficult. There was little joy in a condition which was becoming more and more complex.
A Lublin Gemara Printed In 1619
The papal decree also shifted the center of Talmudic studies to Poland, where the Jews were still allowed to study Talmud and many of the classic commentaries on Talmud were written and printed here in this era.
Word Prompt – PUZZLES – Shlomo Litvin
Our Yiddishkeit is the image our puzzle creates, and we should endeavor to make each piece of our puzzle fit this mold.
Word Prompt – SARAH – Nachum Segal
Sometimes it is easy to allow our speculation about yesteryear to cloud the reality of an amazing national mother (and father) having really existed.
Meet Putin’s High School German Teacher, Now Living In Tel Aviv
"He was like everyone else," she said. "He was serious. He wouldn't mess around. He would do what I said. He was quiet a lot and thought a lot. He did everything well."
Word Prompt – MAGEN DAVID – Jordana Baruchov
Now, when saying the words of King David I feel as if I have his personal protection.
Word Prompt – MAPS – Rachel Kohn
The events of the Tanach had never felt so close and so real to me, like time compressed, and I could see everything in my mind's eye: the riverbeds and streams, sweeping hillsides, and rocky wilderness.
The Building of an Eruv – An Electrifying Experience in More Ways than One!
"The source of blessings is You, Hashem, our A'Mighty, King of the Universe who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this time."
‘For These Do I Weep’ – The Hebron Massacre Of 1929
After the massacre had run its course, the police commenced gathering the injured Jews, who were brought to the police station but left on the basement floor to fend for themselves.
Healing Through Music: Eli Schwebel Reflects On Singing In Israel In A Time Of...
I experienced the love of G-d amid the terror, which is such a dichotomy and a mind trip, he said. It’s like, what’s going on here? If you start to think about it, it’s too much to handle, but when you are active in the moment, you just look at it and that your mission is to play music every day...
Word Prompt – MAPS – Eli Lebowicz
I probably know where I’m going, but I doubt myself, worried that I’ll mess up and make a wrong turn somewhere.
The Jewish Catacombs Of Rome
The catacombs also include beautiful illustrations of animals, which include birds, peacocks, ducks, and eagles; bulls, sheep and rams; and hens and roosters; as well as flowers and fruit trees, many of which may symbolize paradise.
Books From Rabbi Eliyahu Rusoff: Do Not Rely On What I Write
The author printed this story that happened to him on the title page of every book he published after this event.
The DeYoung Family: Formerly of K’far Darom; Now of Elon Moreh
The family: Uri & Hadassa DeYoung and 5 children: Avigayil (16), Noa (14), Beruria (10), Tsuriel (8) and Devora (2).
Background: My husband and I are both from New Jersey. We met and married in Israel. My husband always lived along the New Jersey shore and when he discovered that he didn't have to give up the beach in order to live in an ideologically motivated community he was very excited.
The Legendary Shapiro Shas
The dispute evolved into a fierce fight between chassidim defending the Shapiros and mitnagdim defending the Romm printers.
The Faux Zionism Of Henrietta Szold
Szold was among the founders and leaders (she served on its executive committee) of Ichud (“Unity”), a political group that campaigned against the creation of an independent, sovereign Jewish state in Eretz Yisrael.
Old Style vs. Authentic: A Tale Of German Artifice
In the four years that I’ve had this column in The Jewish Press, my answer to your question will be, by far, the most helpful to readers of this column of any question I’ve ever been asked up until this point.
Charles Evans Hughes And The Jews
Although corporate interest underscored both his former clients and his campaign supporters, he showed independence in his two terms as governor, supporting the creation of a Public Service Commission with strong powers to regulate corporate activity.
Word Prompt – RISHON – Rabbi Yishai Fleisher
According to the Kabbala, the ancient tomb also holds the first human couple – Adam and Eve.
A Manuscript From The Rich Tradition Of Syrian Jews
The manuscript, written in the late 19th century, contains a varied collection of songs in Arabic but written in the Hebrew alphabet, using the cursive Solitreo script.
Word Prompt – EIGHT – Yisroel Picker
During the Pesach Seder, we say that eight is the days until the baby’s bris. But there is something else which also has the significance of the number eight, and that is Shmini Atzeres.
Word Prompt – BLUE – Maayan Zik
Blue is the color of remembrance as we acknowledge all the struggles and torments alongside all the joy and levity that has come packaged with the resilience and strength of a people loyal and dedicated to service, service of Hashem, of community, of family, of each other, etc.
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