The American Indian: Descended From The Ten Lost Tribes? (Part II)
Penn wrote the following to a friend in England: “I found them [the Indians of the eastern shore of North America] with like countenances with the Hebrew race; and their children of so lively a resemblance to them that a man would think himself in Duke’s place, or Barry street, in London, when he sees them.”
Purim And The Tyranny Of Beauty: A Plea to Mothers of Girls in Shidduchim
I know I’m going to be crucified, but if the appeal I make below helps even one girl in shidduchim, then it will be worth all the fury and outrage that shall inevitably descend upon my soon-to-be beleaguered head.
All You ‘Knead’ To Know About Challah Dough
For me, there's nothing like making challahs for Shabbos. But I can't say it's always been the height of my week. There was a time when baking fluffy, light-as-a-feather challahs was a total mystery to me.
The American Indian: Descended From The Ten Lost Tribes? (Part I)
There were many who believed that some North America Indians were descended from Jews.
The Patchke Princess: Sarah Lasry
If you are spending the time in the kitchen, make it worth the effort. Make it taste good. Make it look nice.
Seder Customs From Around The World
The house is clean. The last bit of chametz has been burned. What happens next?
Israel Rokeach (1841 – 1933): Founder of I. Rokeach & Sons
Practically to his last days the patriarchal founder was at his office almost daily and took an active interest in all matters connected with the business.
Did Haym Salomon Really Finance The American Revolution?
One of the most fascinating figures in American Jewish history is Haym Salomon (1740-1785).
The Malach
The student followers of the Malach stood in direct opposition to his philosophy and to the standards of the yeshiva.
How To Make A Scavenger Hunt
It is fun for the whole family, and best of all, can be done anytime and anywhere.
Moses Raphael Levy – Wealthy Colonial Jewish Merchant
For centuries Jews have believed America to be a land of freedom and financial opportunity. One such Jew was Moses Raphael Levy, who achieved tremendous financial success as an American colonial merchant.
Rabbi Chaim Hirschensohn, Chief Rabbi Of Hoboken And Environs
When the Turkish government issued a prohibition against selling property to Jews in Palestine, Hirschensohn’s financial situation deteriorated, and he left the country to secure a stable livelihood.
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Malin And The Mir Yeshiva
During this period, Rabbi Malin became especially close to the Brisker Rav, who took a special liking to him.
Late To The Party
Yom Tov is no longer upon us, for a change, so now it’s time to get to the things we promised we’d do after it was over.
I mean besides dieting. Maybe we’ll do that after the next Yom Tov.
Rabbi Dr. Leo Jung: A Leading Light Of 20th-Century Modern Orthodoxy
With his combination of yeshiva and secular education, he was the ideal person to articulate Orthodox Judaism to a generation of Upper West Side, American-born men and women eager to accommodate Judaism with American culture and values.
Benjamin Koenigsberg, 20th Century Jewish Leader
During World War II he served as a member of the draft board for the Lower East Side.
Brooklyn Yeshivas In The 1930s (Part I)
Today Brooklyn is fortunate to have a large number of yeshivas and Bais Yaakovs that span the spectrum from Modern Orthodox to haredi and chassidic.
Smorgasbord Orthodoxy?
Why does Chani have a lollipop in her mouth? I told you not to give her another one!
One Is Hashem: Imbuing Your Child With Emunah And Bitachon
We asked several experienced mechanchim for their insights on how to shepherd children from their first “Modeh Ani” to the understanding that Hashem alone holds the key to every aspect of their existence. Here are the key principles they shared.
Israeli Kibbutz Restores Carlebach Synagogue in Lubeck, Germany
When Kibbutz Lavi’s furniture company agreed to take on restoration work on a synagogue in Germany, what they didn't know was that their own kibbutz members are direct descendants of the synagogue’s Rav.
Daughter of Telz: Rebbetzin Rivkah Bloch Hacarmi (1925-2012)
Rivkah Bloch grew up in Telz (Telsiai), a historic township and renowned Torah center in north-west Lithuania. In 1939 the Jews of Telz numbered about 2,800, some 28 percent of the population. Rivkah’s paternal grandfather Reb Yosef Leib Bloch, (1849-1930) zt”l, also known as Maharil Bloch, was a distinguished personality and a prominent scholar and educator. Besides his position as town rabbi, he headed the great Yeshivah of Telz that his father-in-law Rav Eliezer Gordon, zt”l had founded. Its student body numbered around 400 students in 1900.
Brooklyn Yeshivas In The 1930s (Part II)
Despite such opposition, the Yeshivah of Flatbush opened that year with 22 children, four teachers for two classes – a kindergarten and a first grade.
The Life Of Rav Shimon Schwab (Part I)
From his earliest youth Rav Schwab had a clear and unwavering desire to become a talmid chacham and serve as a rabbi.
Early History Of Jews In Chicago
In 1845 the first Jewish organization in Chicago was established under the name of the Jewish Burial Ground Society.
Cooking With Tantrums: Esty Wolbe
It was kind of a joke, recalled Esty. We never really expected it to turn into anything. If we had a family barbeque we would post pictures and I would share recipes when I ate something really good, but that was pretty much about it.
Great Kosher Restaurants: Elan Kornblum
“Every dish that comes out, eight people take out their phones to take pictures of it,” said Kornblum.
Adventures In Sourdough
In theory, it all made sense. But would it really work in practice?
Ariella Zeitlin: Violin Like That
“I didn’t choose the violin because of my grandfather. But I definitely had the idea that the violin was important when I was very young,” she noted.
How To Make A Bridal Shower
Of course, before you send out the invites, the bride must decide if she would like a registry or will be accepting whatever creative gifts the guests bring.