The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE.
Bob Dylan and David Brooks's relationships with faith are a complete unknown, like a rolling stone.
The Alliance Israélite Universelle organization proudly launches the Alliance Museum—the first educational virtual museum of its kind in Israel and worldwide.
During Hanukkah, the days of light triumphing over darkness, as the small flames illuminate the night, let us remember the fragrance of paradise that exists within every Jew, no matter who they are.
The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”
How can Jewish journalists turn away the call of history and simultaneously bear the weight of what they must report?
The research analyzed data from 2,700 participants in Israel and worldwide, revealing that the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates declines significantly after age 50.
The courage of those young Soviet Jews who risked everything for their identity is a powerful example for Diaspora Jews today.
Noa Tishby and Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on connections to Judaism, with Paltrow expressing her gratitude for being able to grow up with different faiths.
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