Combining Modern Living in Traditional Jerusalem A unique and prestigious residential project in now being built in Mekor Haim Street in Jerusalem.
The History Of The Chevra Kadisha
Posted on: February 7th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldToday, there are about 40 chevrei kadisha in New York State alone, and hundreds throughout the country.
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Posted on: February 7th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldThe greatest concern is for the sensitive care, modesty and dignity of the deceased throughout the process. There is even a point during the tahara when crew members verbally, or internally, apologize to the deceased in case there was any inadvertent lapse of dignity.
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Light And Shadows: The Story Of Iranian Jews
Posted on: February 7th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldJews from this Persian city were not only cruelly attacked by mobs, but also forced to convert to Islam.
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New York’s Mayors, Israel’s Defenders
Posted on: February 5th, 2014
Sections → FeaturesNew York City mayors have been outspoken defenders of Israel since its establishment – and of the Zionist cause even before that.
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Posted on: January 31st, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldIt was a few weeks before Purim and I had just come home from a fabulous day in Ateres Naava seminary. I was inspired. I felt empowered and I wanted to act. I wanted to change the world!
Posted on: January 31st, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldBut there's more to us New Squarians. And it isn’t all about blow torches, although we use those too, to light the torches used to escort a chosson to his wedding, to kasher catering kitchens, and to weld iron, sometimes as window bars for our condominium windows, three flights up.
Posted on: January 17th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldThis mitzpeh, or outlook, is a memorial to soldiers who fell during the “Mirdafim” (Pursuits) that took place in the area for about three years after the Six-Day War.
Kfar Darom: Pioneers – Then And Now
Posted on: January 17th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldAfter the Six-Day War, Kfar Darom was resettled as a Nachal outpost of Bnei Akiva, and later, in 1990, a civilian settlement was established and the ancient, original name attributed to this place during the period of the Mishna, Kfar Darom, was adopted.
The Titanic – a Metaphor for Israel Today
Posted on: January 10th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldWhat we saw was Arab arrogance, audacity, and terror that was completely out of control.
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His Hour Upon The Stage: Lipa Takes On Broadway
Posted on: January 9th, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldThe story line may have been a bit confusing, but the message seemed pretty clear; in life you need both the psychologist and the Rebbe.
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Posted on: January 3rd, 2014
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldShabbos at a Nefesh weekend is an experience all on its own.
Posted on: December 27th, 2013
Sections → FeaturesShabbos means different things for us than it does for the average Jewish home. Soon after my divorce six years ago, I made a valiant effort at conducting a Shabbos meal for my two toddlers, aged three and a half and two and a half. With emotional resources severely depleted and time and energy limited, the store-bought roasted chicken and greasy soup with heavy matzah balls did little to enhance the atmosphere, and the gnawing loneliness threatened to engulf me. Is it any wonder I gave up?
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The Jews Of The U.S. (Conclusion)
Posted on: December 26th, 2013
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldThe Joint Distribution Committee cared for the refugees, directed the care of children, renewed educational facilities, undertook the rebuilding of destroyed houses, etc. Through the year 1930 the Joint Committee distributed over $80 million to the different branches of its relief work, and even distributed aid via affiliated charities to Jewish agricultural settlements in the USSR.
Brooklyn’s David Siller Wins Trophy In Beit Shemesh Race
Posted on: December 9th, 2013
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldBrooklyn resident David Siller, currently studying in Israel at Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah in Beit Shemesh, was awarded a trophy for finishing 3rd in his age group (14-18) in a 5-kilometer race for the benefit of the Benjamin Children’s Library of Beit Shemesh.
Giant Dreidel Featured At Thanksgiving Parade
Posted on: December 4th, 2013
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldThis year’s parade, the 87th annual extravaganza of marching bands, floats, and giant balloons, featured something really unique and different: a balloon/float of a large blue dreidel.
The Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve: Oasis In The Desert.
Posted on: November 22nd, 2013
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldOnly half an hour’s drive from Jerusalem, the majestically beautiful Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve is a lush, green oasis surrounded by miles of flat arid, desert.
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The Meeting Of Silicon Alley And Silicon Wadi
Posted on: November 20th, 2013
Sections → FeaturesIt was a much anticipated evening as the winners of the U.S. Israel Business Council (USI) competition for “most promising Israeli high-tech entrepreneurs with the next big idea,” were to be announced. The enthusiasm was overwhelming as there were more than 160 applicants to the “Israel to NY” competition, and despite some very impressive ideas, only 15 Israeli tech-startups were chosen as finalists.
Posted on: November 15th, 2013
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldLike mushrooms, shuls of all shapes and sizes are popping up throughout Israel in places where the residents vowed no sign of traditional Judaism would ever find a place. However, unlike mushrooms, which appear overnight with little effort, these shuls are being built only after incredible input by a special organization and inspired individuals.
Coming Together to Honor the Torah
Posted on: November 13th, 2013
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For 5,200 Rabbis and Guests, a Night of Inspiration
Posted on: November 6th, 2013
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldIt was the culmination of four days of learning, togetherness and inspiration that the Lubavitcher Rebbe first encouraged his shluchim to convene back in 1983.
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