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Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
03 Mar 2026 11:42 GMT
… greatest rabbis and scholars of the eighteenth century was Rabbi Yaakov … that he published on Halacha (Jewish law), as well as his ethical … thousands of years, Jews have tenuously clung to Judaism no matter the … . The makeup of a Jew is in the spiritual realm …
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When Jewish law fails: Decades-long struggle of Jewish women seeking freedom - opinion
01 Mar 2026 11:32 GMT
… .Under the auspices of Jewish law, a deeply troubling reality … cruelly stolen from them – Jewish women, imprisoned in marriages … eyes have seen – outside rabbis and decisors exerted tremendous … and again, wise, knowledgeable rabbis – lovers of Torah and …
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Haredi, Dati, Masorti, Hiloni: Four Jewish identities shaping Israel today
02 Mar 2026 05:40 GMT
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Haredi communities strictly observe Halakha (Jewish religious law). Many men devote themselves … MASORTI: THE TRADITIONAL MIDDLE
Masorti Jews -- meaning “traditional” -- … an ultra-Orthodox Jew than marrying outside Judaism altogether, highlighting how …
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Temple Shalom class examines the history of Jewish humor
01 Mar 2026 19:15 GMT
… and discussion of readings.
“Jews are very sensitive when other … the 15% who said following Jewish law is essential, according to … for children and youth. Rabbi Jay Sherwood teaches a … people interested in practicing Judaism.
The Jewish humor class is offered …
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Barbra, Yentl and me: why I can’t wait to see the Yiddish drama return
04 Mar 2026 01:01 GMT
… Klutz. Shvitz. I am a Jew, but that is more or … . He chose to
Orthodox Judaism is often perceived as rigid … argumentative and self-interrogating. “Two Jews, three opinions”, as the … so much one can push Jewish law without rewriting it, something Orthodoxy …
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KINSELLA: Jewish man alleges Toronto tattooist refused to ink tattoo celebrating life and God
28 Feb 2026 16:53 GMT
… Jews, tattoos are even more controversial. Some note that Jewish law … into the mainstream
KINSELLA: Jew-hatred hasn’t stopped … controversial, either. It represents Jewish identity – and unity, and … most recognized symbol of Jewish identity and which carried …
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As a new lunar month begins, recalling the legacy of Muslim cooks in Calcutta’s Jewish homes
28 Feb 2026 05:18 GMT
… – the early rabbinic compilation of Jewish law – ḥamin appears as the … it is cholent; among Jews shaped by Iberian exile it … for Ramzan iftar. Among Iraqi Jews, t’beet – rice and … Jewish migration carried these foods across oceans to India.
When Baghdadi Jews …
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On Purim, Jewish tradition tells us to give to anyone who asks — no questions required
27 Feb 2026 21:31 GMT
… the $10% ideal that Jewish law commands. In truth, we … has the reputation of being Judaism’s carnival — costumes, drinking … is surprisingly structured. The rabbis derive four commandments from … many Jews, that ladder has come to define Jewish philanthropy …
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Why Judaism must resist the normalization of cosmetic alteration
27 Feb 2026 01:36 GMT
… pressure — flirts with something Judaism has always resisted: the … becomes cultural pressure. And Jewish law has always been wary of …
We need communal courage. Rabbis must speak. Parents must … not market its modification.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach of Englewood is …
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Tucker Carlson’s call for Jewish DNA testing revives a long-debunked antisemitic theory
26 Feb 2026 20:19 GMT
… does genetic framing raise alarms?
Judaism has historically been understood as … always been recognized as fully Jewish under Jewish law.
Using DNA as a … evokes historical attempts to define Jews through racial criteria. Even Carlson …