Kosher controversy over Roman artichokes
Israeli rabbis say Rome's carciofi alla giudia not kosher.
Rome's Jewish community is contesting a ruling by the Israeli rabbinate which says that carciofi alla giudia, a signature Roman-Jewish dish, is non-kosher, according to a report in Israeli...
Birthright from the ‘sabra’ side: The Israeli perspective
While it is well known that Birthright trips provide American participants with a transformative, often life-changing experience, it is perhaps less known that the young Israelis who accompany the participants on the trip often...
Before and after: Sisters extract roots of Jewish identity on Birthright trip
Natalie and Katherine Dubin reported coming out of their Mayanot Birthright Israel trip with a better understanding of what it means to be a Jew, as well as a stronger desire to become more...
Parashat Tzav צַו
This Parasha is sometimes coincides with Shabbat Hagadol (“שבת הגדול”), the Shabbat right before Peach. The word Tzav (“צו”) in numerical value is 96, as it alludes to many words that have the same...
Israel cancer research fund finds its man
In January, the New York-based Israel Cancer Research Fund appointed a new national executive director: Dr. Mark Israel. A renowned pediatric oncologist and leading national figure in cancer research, he previously served as the...
From generation to generation, Jews celebrate the gift of freedom at Passover time
Passover is called the holiday of freedom for good reason. Every year for the last 3,000 or so years—wherever we are and in whatever form of bondage we find ourselves—we manage to celebrate our...
President Rivlin inaugurated the first KKL-JNF Center for Excellence in Nazareth Illit – established...
Yesterday, on Tuesday, March 13th, the President of Israel, Reuven “Ruvi” Rivlin, arrived at the inauguration of the first pilot of the “KKL-JNF Center for Excellence” that opened in Nazareth Illit. The center offers...
Sephardic Jews in US Thank King Mohammed VI for Restoring Cemeteries in Cape Verde
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...
Parashat Vayikra וַיִּקְרָא
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...
North Miami Beach Jewish school celebrates Sefer Torah
Scheck Hillel Community School recently welcomed and celebrated a new Sefer Torah with dancing and singing on its campus in North Miami Beach.
Scheck Hillel dedicated the new Sefer Torah to honor the life and legacy of Yuval Miara,...