“Robust Semitism” became a “thing” among many students, young professionals and friends. I am becoming increasingly convinced that if properly developed, it would strengthen the Jewish community.
About 20 Jewish families have been directly affected by the flooding so far, and they are taking shelter in Jewish institutions.
A yellow flag with a blue crown is draped over the bannister of one of the two-story buildings flanking the square, reading “Mashiach” — “Messiah” in Hebrew.
After a difficult night of shelling in Odessa, a special solidarity visit at the city’s Chabad Mishpacha orphanage.
The conference included presentations and meetings with Serge Bardugo, president of Morocco's Jewish communities and the rabbis of Morocco's Beth Din.
"The state of war continues to greatly challenge the Jewish routine... [we will] continue to preserve both the communities and the Jewish year cycle."
The Skver community is based in the village of New Square, New York, and is considered particularly traditionalist.
This is the second act of graffiti vandalism on one of the city’s synagogues in nine days, following a similar incident on April 17 at the Great Synagogue of Barcelona.
Whether inching toward a more Orthodox lifestyle or stepping away from it, most Jewish immigrants in Tel Aviv have moved to the city with a consciousness around their Jewish identity.
Holocaust survivor Efraim Mol was rushed to the hospital. In his place, the El Maleh Rahamim prayer will be recited by Shuli Rand.