B’ney Yosef Christians Returning as Part of the Ten Tribes
The modest gathering of B’ney Yosef could signal the beginning of a new relationship between Jews and Christians.
[BLOG] My Poetry, My Judaism, and Me
As a religious Jew living in the Diaspora, I have often pondered how in the world I will ever be able to fulfill this commandment?
Ancient Practice of Jewish Excommunication Comes Alive Today – With Help of Social Media
The rabbi agreed that it was an extreme measure, but that the Rabbinic Court felt this was the proper step to be taken.
The Surprising Reason Why the New Year of the Trees Bears Universal Relevance
Sunday evening is the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat, signalling the new year of the trees.
Tu B’Shvat: The Rosh HaShana of the Trees
The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat is known as the “Rosh HaShana” or the “New Year” for trees, since it marks the beginning of the agricultural calendar year according to the Judaic tradition.
Rabbi Advises Marseille Jews: Don’t Wear Yarmulkes in Public
Jews should not wear kippahs (skullcaps) in the streets of Marseille, the religious head of the Marseille Jewish community warned on Tuesday.
Jewish Fertility Rates Catch Up to Arab Fertility Rates in 2015
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released data on the country’s demographics for the year of 2015.
Proposed Bill Approves Fines and Jail Time for Business Owners Open on Sabbath
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation voted on Sunday to approve a bill which will levy fines and prison time on owners of businesses that are open on the Jewish Sabbath without special permission.
Israel Crowd Goes Wild for Seinfeld in Debut Tel Aviv Show
Jewish comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld, who landed in Israel Friday for a short tour, cracked up an audience of 11,000 Israelis for 90 minutes straight during his Saturday night set in Tel Aviv.
What are a Priest, a Rabbi, and an Imam Trying to Build Together in Berlin?
Three religious leaders in Germany, representing Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, are spearheading a project to build a proposed shared prayer space, called the House of One, on the now-empty site of a 13th century Berlin church.