In several Jewish communities across the Mediterranean basin, the first day of the month of Tevet was dedicated to celebrating the women of the community
We do not live in Hollywood, and one’s happiness cannot be the sole barometer for what’s good in the world. Just as a brit milah can’t be removed, one can’t shrug off his duty to the Jewish people.
The hanukkiah, which is four meters tall and four meters long, was constructed by Rafael employees and is placed at the company’s David Institute in Kiryat.
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But the reason it has become such a significant Jewish holiday is not simply because of its proximity to the winter holiday that Christians celebrate.
As the idols went up and the Jewish presence was erased, that person, whom we never meet or hear about, hid a flask of oil for a better future.
“There’s not enough darkness in the whole universe to black out the light from a single candle,” Jones said.
That innocent little top, with a Hebrew letter carved on each side, carries within it a great deal of Jewish history and inspiration.
Shlesinger did a 'basic American Jewish Reformed' bracha with the Israeli advocate on the 'most American holiday.'
Jewish pride is the ability to live with Jewish confidence, stemming from a connection to Judaism that adds value and meaning to one’s life.