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Empty Shabbat Chairs Mark Commitment to Hostages Taken by Hamas
On a Friday night late last month, an unusual Sabbath evening meal was set near the Lincoln Memorial. No food was served and no dinner guests…
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Judaism
Haredi Jews Protesting Eurovision Song Contest Disperse After Women Strip Down to Their Bras
Ultra-conservatives are forbidden to look at women as per their faith Jerusalem police received help from an unexpected quarter when officers riding horses tried to disperse…
Islam
Jews and Muslims Unite in Global Mitzvah Day Activities
The UK celebrated with 20 venues serving chicken soup, the “Jewish penicillin,” to thousands of people. Over 40,000 people all over the world engaged themselves in…
Judaism
Israel Law on Shopping Heats Up Fight Between Religious and Secular Jews
The law is a political compromise The all-night debate on whether the “minimarket bill” will be passed or not ended with the Haredi supported law being…
Judaism
Iconic Jewish Leader Esther Jungreis Passes at 80
Founder of Jewish Hineni Movement Esther Jungreis passed away last week. Ester Jungreis, the woman the New York Times dubbed “The Jewish Billy Graham,” died recently…
Entertainment
How One Woman Has Learned to Observe Shavuot Without Cheese
Learning how to survive Shavuot when you’re gluten-free and dairy-free. Deborah A. Beverly struggles with her food issues during Jewish holidays. When Shavuot approaches, she can…
Catholicism
Watch Porn Star Jenna Jameson’s Jewish Journey on TV
Jenna Jameson will star in a reality TV show about her conversion to Judaism and upcoming marriage in Israel. Jenna Jameson, who is more popularly known…
Judaism
The Jewish Ritual to Cleanse Yourself from Sins During Rosh Hashanah: Tashlikh
The atonement ritual, Tashlikh, is performed during Rosh Hashanah as a symbolic casting off of sins. Members of the Jewish faith have an interesting way to…