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Sephardic Jews in US Thank King Mohammed VI for Restoring Cemeteries in Cape Verde

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The Sephardic Synagogue Magen David in Washington expressed its gratitude to King Mohammed VI for launching a restoration project of cemeteries of Moroccan-born Jews. A ceremony was organized by the Synagogue during which participants lauded...

Israeli actress Gal Gadot just became a mother to a girl again

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Israeli actress Gal Gadot announced the birth of her new daughter, Daniella, welcoming the newest member of her family in her Instagram page. https://twitter.com/GalGadot/status/1409926772301307904 Daniella is Gadot's third daughter. Her first two daughters were born in...

Parashat Vayikra וַיִּקְרָא

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Now that Bnei-Yisrael have the Mishkan, the laws and are ready to bring Korbanot ("קורבנות") the holy sacrifices, the Torah uses the first word to announce what HaShem feels about them. The first word...

Parashat Ha’azinu הַאֲזִינוּ

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Moshe calls upon Heaven “הַשָּׁמַיִם” and Earth “הָאָרֶץ” to become witnesses to his words, his song to Bnei-Yisrael. This is Moshe’s last day (Adar 7th, 2488). This song is one of ten songs who...

8 Jewish Fried Foods from Around the World for this Hannukah

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With eight days, and three meals a day, Hanukkah offers ample opportunities for trying out all kinds of fried foods. You can definitely find enough latke and sufganiyot (donuts) recipes to fill up every...

Koppel: Maccabiah Games bring excitement

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As a small boy, my father, Yehuda Koppel, used to tell a story of how he took my brother and I to the Opening Ceremonies of the Maccabiah Games in Israel. We watched and proudly...

Jewish NFL Owners To Make History

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No, Julian Edelman, the all-star receiver for the New England Patriots and author of the PJ Library-sponsored children’s book about overcoming obstacles, won’t be on the field at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4....

Parashat Shemini שְּׁמִינִי

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This is now the first day of the month of Nissan (“ניסן”) as Rosh Chodesh (“ראש חודש”), and the eighth day of the inauguration of the Mishkan. We know that from a hidden numerical...

What are the most popular Jewish baby names in Israel?

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The most popular baby name in Israel in 2016 was Muhammad, given to some 2,880 newborns, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Central Bureau of Statistics, ahead of Family Day, celebrated Thursday. The...
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UC Researchers Say Ritual For Orthodox Jewish Men May Offer Heart Benefits

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CINCINNATI—A pilot study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine suggests Jewish men who practice wearing tefillin, which involves the tight wrapping of an arm with leather banding as...