When in Rome …
A new week brings a new theme. This week brings a whole new book from the Bible. We are beginning Shemot, or Exodus, and the story of slavery and bondage leading to freedom and redemption...
New study on singles urges community to help them find a match
Many Orthodox singles who are ready to get married are doing everything they can to find a spouse and yet they’re struggling to find their match. At the same time, they’re also managing feelings...
Verter fun der Vokh – Bald / באַלד
1. ‘right away’, ‘promptly’
ווען די קלאַסן האָבן זיך געענדיקט איז חיים באַלד אַהיימגעפֿאָרן.
When classes ended, Khayem went home right away.
ער איז איר באַלד (פֿון אָנהייב) געפֿעלן געוואָרן.
She was attracted to him right away (from the start).
קום...
‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star holds clinic in Jerusalem
Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of the hit Netflix series “Jewish Matchmaking,” teamed up with Shagririm BaLev (“Ambassadors of the Heart”) to teach hundreds of people tips for dating and marriage at an event last week...
There’s a new (hot) dog in town
Manischewitz, the iconic kosher brand with more than 130 years of culinary excellence, announces the launch of Manischewitz New York-style, all-beef hot dogs. These premium hot dogs will be available in the refrigerated sections...
From a Catholic Mexican actress on Spanish TV to a Jewish educator in Israel
The teenage Mexican actress stumbled upon a YouTube clip one day by a Spanish-speaking rabbi talking about how to find happiness through the Bible.
The video that popped up on her computer in Mexico City...
The cathartic effects of the past year on Jewish life and identity
The last 15 months have been a tragedy for the individual and a triumph for the collective. History is rife with examples of this dichotomy. The tragedy of Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing aftermath...
800 French teens in Israel to volunteer, bolster ties with Europe
A delegation of some 800 French teenagers traveled to Israel last week for the first time since the Iron Swords War began as part of an initiative geared towards volunteering and strengthening ties with...
Who calls the shots?
I think it’s incredible how the weekly Torah portion can often give us the most powerful lessons for life.
One of the most dramatic, emotionally moving biblical stories occurs this week in Vayigash when Joseph and his...