Little Left of Cuban Jewry’s Rich Past
The new U.S. policy of rapprochement with Cuba, which was accompanied by the celebrated release of imprisoned Jewish aid worker Alan Gross, probably will give American Jews greater access to a Jewish community with which few are familiar.
Artefacts Help Debunk Theory Questioning King David’s Existence
Artefacts unearthed over the summer by American archaeologists in southern Israel suggest that despite popular academic thought to the contrary, Israel could well have been a kingdom ruled by biblical kings such as David and Solomon. Six clay bullae, or seals, were uncovered during the excavation of Khirbet Summeily, 14 miles east of modern Gaza, […]
So You Think You Know Hanukka…
The Hellenists tried to destroy Judaism, we won, now pass me a jelly doughnut.
Defiance, then destruction: Hanukkah in the Warsaw Ghetto
“Never before in Jewish Warsaw were there as many Hanukkah celebrations as in this year of the wall.”
Archaeologists Unearth 2,800-Year-Old Farmhouse in Israel
The IAA announced this week that a 2,800-year-old farmhouse had been uncovered during excavations carried out prior to construction in the area of Rosh Ha’ayin in central Israel.
Ominous Clouds Over French Jewry
It’s an article that’s more than 10 years old now, but I still maintain that anyone who wants to get an insight into the dynamics of anti-Semitism in France would do well to consult “France’s Scarlet Letter.”
Sufganiyot for Soldiers: Spreading Hanukkah Joy to Israel’s Modern Day Maccabees
When it comes to Israel and the IDF, these two customs have become juxtaposed with an atmosphere of giving back and saying thank you in a very sweet way.
“Godfather of Israeli Army” Reburied in Israel After 68 Years
In what Haaretz newspaper called a “modest but impressive ceremony” Thursday, John Henry Patterson, commander of the Jewish Brigade in the British army in World War I, was reburied in Israel.
Why Do Jews Give Two Names?
According to a recently published article in the Jewish Press, the naming of Jewish babies is a rather complicated element of Jewish culture.
Why Art Matters to Jews and Humanity
From December 4-7, the “Art Basel” show will be held in Miami Beach.
