A Sefer Owner’s Holocaust Plea
Eichler, seeing the approaching devastation, seems to have stamped his books with this message in the hopes of being able to reclaim them in better days.
21 Years Later, Parents Of Sbarro Terror Victim Malki Roth Seek Justice
In the 11 years since Tamimi has been freed, Roth feels completely abandoned and betrayed.
Smach Zevulun: Building Modern Yissachar-Zevulun Partnerships
The organization not only streamlines the process of finding the right match but also addresses concerns about the legitimacy and commitment of the sponsored talmid chacham.
Word Prompt – GREEK – Eli Lebowicz
Sure, people will say not to drive a German car, decide to skip movies with Mel Gibson, or never listen to a Kanye song, but I've never heard of anyone protesting driving a Ford Mustang or choosing to avoid Disney World.
Robert Briscoe: Sinn Féin Revolutionary and Orthodox Jewish Zionist
When WWI broke out in 1914, he was arrested as an enemy alien and was later released in a prisoner exchange; in his memoir, he notes the irony of his freedom being secured through the intervention of the Pope’s Nuncio on behalf of a Jewish boy he had never seen.
Haskalah Series – Part I: The Jew That Was
Amidst this most dramatic period of our 2,000 year exile, this medieval Ashkenazic Jew has somehow retained his sense of purpose, his own internal value, and his unbreakable bond.
The Shidduch World: Seven Lies And Shenanigans
You have to assume everyone is at least two or three notches lower than he or she appears in the profile picture simply because many people will be two or three notches lower in real life.
My Jewish Star
My Jewish star was battered, indeed it was a wreck
But I picked it up anyway and put it around my neck
To know that hatred mangled it was surely very painful
But just the same to me it is still very beautiful.
The Chief Rabbi Of Prague’s Library
After his passing, the library changed hands a few times but was eventually cataloged in Koheleth David and subsequently purchased by the Bodleian Library in Oxford in 1829.
Young Israel And Lancaster Mikvah Sponsor Hershey Park Outing
This past Chol Hamoed, there were many venues for family outings, many sponsored by worthwhile charities.
Feeding The Hungry With Class And Passion
Its humble presence on such an esteemed corner is a remarkable symbol of kindness, shining out to the world from a community that famously already knows a lot about kindness.
Do Tolkien’s Depictions Of Dwarves In The Hobbit Prove That He Was An Antisemite?
In an interview, Tolkien, while not specifically characterizing the Jews as warlike, nonetheless spoke to an explicit connection with biblical characterizations of the Jews, with the biblical narrative describing many wars of conquest, much as Tolkien does in The Return of the King, the third book of his trilogy; in a BBC interview, he referred to the immense warlike capacity of the Jews, which we tend to forget nowadays.
Kosher Food In The Big Easy For Super Sunday
It is a community definitely growing. We’re growing as a small Jewish community, but half our business is non-Jewish trade. We are a New York deli that happens to be kosher. We’re like a gourmet store – tons of baked goods, a hundred different kinds of wine.
Word Prompt – BABY – Allison Josephs
As I thought about how the child who stole our sleep had become the child who guarded our sleep, the verse from Tehillim echoed in my head: Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
Save Our Souls
They are trained to show all potential converts tremendous love and compassion. It's all part of their strategy.
Word Prompt – SLICHA – Inna Vernikov
Slicha takes on a different significance during Yom Kippur when we are reminded that not one human exists without fault.
The Proud And The Prejudiced (Part XI)
We talk a little bit about the war, and about what's happening to the people, and how they are scattered, and about people being sent off to Germany, and how will the war end, and what do I think of this, and what do I think of that.
Tio Benny
My uncles took cover on the bimah, and cries of "Mazel Tov" pierced the air.
Word Prompt – YITZCHAK – Anat Coleman
Over these past few weeks, with the loss of so many lives and the fates of so many others unknown, it's been a challenge and struggle to laugh.
Word Prompt – SEMICHA – Yishai Fleisher
Once I asked him how many generations back his family were rabbis? He answered at least ten, but probably going all the way back to Moses. And you felt that you were learning Torah – and stories! – from rabbis going back to Sinai.
Freedom Of The Press And Constructive Lashon Hara
If a person who is asked about someone remains silent because he doesn’t know with certainty that a certain rumor is true, the questioner understands from his silence that there is room for concern.
Beis Hamikdash Model Displayed
Recently, Aish HaTorah inaugurated a beautiful and unique model of the Beis Hamikdash in its world headquarters overlooking the Temple Mount and the Western Wall plaza. The model will be on permanent display on the roof of the highly anticipated interactive museum, called the Exploratorium.
Word Prompt – TECHIYAS HAMEISIM – Jordana Baruchov
We look at life as a prozdor, a corridor getting ready to enter the next stage of life. It is all preparation for what is yet to come.
A Messianic Tale
Life is full of surprises. The party did much better than expected and Yechiel found himself a member in good standing in Israel’s new government.
How To Pay A Hospital Visit
Assume that at least one in three hospital patients will have some kind of diet restriction and educate yourself as to how best to support and promote their health.
The Role of the Dreyfus Affair in Ending the Impressionist Era
The impressionists differed in their political and social opinions well before the Affair, and their varying attitudes toward France’s Jewish population proved to be one of the most divisive issues.
Word Prompt – TABLET – Lenny Solomon
The lesson of all advances in technology is – moderation. Can we learn to use it when we need it and not get addicted? This is the challenge that all of us need to conquer.
Help Wanted. Must Live In Israel
The option of doing business with Israeli-based service providers has recently become much easier.
Word Prompt – MIRIAM – Rachel Tuchman
Empowerment: She empowered the women to take an active role in the community, recognizing their value and potential.
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