A Book Stamped With Swastikas
This volume, Land Israel, by a Jewish author, Ludwig Strauss, was published in Berlin in 1935, during the Nazi period.
Word Prompt – LECHEM – Maayan Zik
Lechem with the Hebrew letters lamed-chet-mem means bread, but can also be a stand in for abundance, livelihood, and sustenance.
Before The Deluge: The Jews Of The U.S. (Part Two)
The (European) press began to busy itself with the problems of emigration. The Austrian Central Body of Jews, which arose in 1848, dedicated itself to this situation. In May of 1848 a Committee for the Promotion of Emigration was started.
Word Prompt – SPY – Daniel Finkelman
The facts as the spies presented them were entirely accurate. The sin was their conclusion: We will not be able to go up to that people, for it is too strong for us.
A Kosher Cowboy In Montana
There's a popular saying that wherever there's Coca-Cola, there's Chabad.
Far From Home
For those who couldn’t go off base, a personal parcel was priceless in its ability to convey a feeling of home.
The Jews Who Designed And Built The Golden Gate Bridge
Deeply concerned with the safety of his workers, Strauss innovated safety standards, including the use of movable safety netting beneath the construction site, which is credited with saving 19 lives.
The Yomim Noraim With Marc And Bella Chagall
In a connection with Rosh Hashana – literally the head of the year – the fish head is a well-known symbol of the Yom Tov. In many Jewish legends, fish are also traditionally a sign of parnassah (prosperity), so the fish symbolizes our prayers that we be at the “head” of our luck and prosperity in the coming year.
Word Prompt – MESSY – Moish Warsawsky
Many famous people were known for the chaos of their personal space despite their incredible contributions to the organized world of intellectualism.
From Funeral To Gala Dinner: ‘V’nahapoch Hu’ In The Five Towns
Twenty-four hours of tragedy turned to joy. A true v'nahapoch hu story for the month of Adar.
Word Prompt – WAXY – Jordana Baruchov
This can be a wonderful metaphor for an interesting life lesson. How at times life can sting and burn you, and before you know it, it begins to take shape.
The Link Between The JNF And Tisha B’Av And Other Miscellaneous Tisha B’Av Items
As the sun set over Jerusalem the Golden, reunited at last, Jews of all backgrounds and ethnicities gathered at the Wall on Tisha B’Av for the first time in two millennia.
Word Prompt – TECHIYAS HAMEISIM – Gershon Schusterman
Although the Talmud implies that there are exceptions to this rule, nevertheless, I state unequivocally: Every single Jew will ultimately be resurrected!
Word Prompt – CROWN – Avi Ganz
While a dictator may rule over or control many people, an absolute monarch possesses both unlimited power and a sense of being beholden to his kingdom.
The Anti-Semitism And Racism Of Frederic Remington
I have to know people pretty well, else I may foolishly suspect that they are going to use me in their business.
Oceanliner China & A North African-Style Chanukiah
There really is no market for this type of ware among collectors of Jewish items, except perhaps to be purchased on a whim if seen at a flea market.
Word Prompt – LUCK – Maayan Zik
Judaism teaches, Ein mazel l’Yisrael, which means The Jewish people aren’t ruled by mazel. That’s another way of saying that while circumstances influence us, they don’t control us.
Word Prompt – LEVIIM – Daniel Finkelman
The relatively small measure of honor paid to them is more of a historical reference to their ancestral heritage than a reflection of their personal celebrity.
The Chief Rabbi And The Archbishop
Temple proved to be one of the great outspoken advocates for the Jewish victims of the Reich. ... He regularly and unabashedly took publicly unpopular positions, including advocacy for England and its allies to grant asylum to Jews able to escape Hitler.
Word Prompt – MECHILA – Akiva Kra
Seeking mechila enables us to confront our past mistakes, paving the way for fewer errors in the future. It's an acknowledgment of our imperfections and a genuine desire for self-improvement.
Rav Zvi Pesach Frank’s Haskama To A “Frum” Tanach
Best known for his publication of many works of the Vilna Gaon, he was also the first to publish a Jewish edition of the Bible that was published by religious Jews and for religious Jews in Eretz Yisrael.
Word Prompt – SANHEDRIN – Shlomo Litvin
Instead of the lofty goal of creating a Sanhedrin with the intent of creating consensus and unity, we could start the other way around. Start off with achdus, and a global movement to increase ahavas Yisrael among our people.
Family Records Embedded In A Chumash
This volume records the milestones of the life of a German Jew who left his family and homeland in 1853 to try his luck in the New World.
Word Prompt – BLUE – Inna Vernikov
As a New Yorker and a City Councilwoman, blue represents the brave men and women of the N.Y. City Police Department. They put on that blue uniform day in and day out, committed to making our city a safe place for its citizens.
Informational Interviewing – Your New ‘Best Friend’
One of the best aspects of the frum community is our dedication to chesed. From a myriad of organizations to shul committees to neighbors doing whatever they can do to help those in need, chesed is one of the main pillars of our community.
American Israeli Offers One Million Shekels To Help Free An Israeli Hostage
Berman has recently made television appearances worldwide on channels such as Fox News, BBC, Russian TV, and Arutz Shtaim, Arutz Achat, and I24 in Israel to discuss his proposal.
The Mathematical Genius Of The Talmudic Sages
When we think of the great Sages of the Talmudic (and later) eras, mathematical sophistication isn’t the first quality that comes to mind. Yet they were far ahead of their time in that regard, especially since they lived centuries before the invention of algebra.
A Sefer Banned And Then Revived
When the book was first published, the author's contemporaries in Egypt upon reading the book found that the author used harsh language in many places against other rabbis and their opinions.