Tag: Judaism
Did we need another Sandy Koufax?
The story of Sandy Koufax choosing not to pitch on Yom Kippur is one of the great narrative tales of modern American Jewish life. Depression-era slugger Hank Greenberg was also a role model for...
New center to grapple with Torah and technology, aims to be an international resource
The Jerusalem College of Technology recently announced the launch of the Torah and Technology Research Center, which will provide specialized expertise necessary to respond to the complex ethical and halachic (Jewish legal) issues of our times.
Supported...
Faith and fasting: A look at the practice ahead of Yom Kippur
Fasting is the most commonly known Yom Kippur ritual. According to a 2016 Pew survey, 40 percent of American Jews and 60 percent of Israeli Jews fast on the Day of Atonement. Of course,...
The Intercultural Fusion and Conflation of Islam and Judaism in Morocco
Morocco is one of the most culturally rich countries in the world due to its extensive history; one major reason for its rich cultural heritage is due to the fact that numerous empires controlled...
Uniting around a Big Judaism
When you feel under attack, you’re not inclined to think big. You’re more consumed with immediate threats.
The Jewish world these days is feeling under attack. Whether it’s the rise of anti-Semitism on all sides,...
Jordanian Waqf closes Aaron’s Tomb following ‘illegal’ Jewish prayer
Lacking explicit government permission, the Jordanian Waqf closed Aaron’s Tomb to all visitors on Thursday, after it claimed a group of Israeli tourists prayed at the site in violation of Jordanian law.
According to the...
New memoir by friend of Dylan’s reveals details about musician’s Jewish roots
A new memoir written by Bob Dylan’s best friend gives readers a glimpse into parts of the music icon’s Jewish side that have previously fallen under the radar.
In Dylan & Me: 50 Years of Adventures (written...
The only answer to hatred of Jews is Jewish pride
This week on Twitter, a Jewish writer in Los Angeles decided to dispense some advice to her followers. Ariel Sobel had become aware that a small group of white supremacists was compiling a list...
From ‘oy’ to joy: A call for positivity in Jewish engagement
There is a dissonance between the Jewish story and narrative. We are a people who have demonstrated an inverse relationship between numbers and impact for thousands of years, and represent an unparalleled catalyst for...
When a Bavarian Monastery Provided a Home to Jewish Refugees
ohn Glass bowed his head as the cantor’s melody echoed through the cemetery in prayer for the children buried beneath the grassy-green surface.
Church bells sounded in the distance, a reminder of the unlikely setting...