A Chained Man In Brooklyn
Since this woman was not capable of receiving a get due to her mental state, her husband couldn’t marry another woman and was forced to raise his children alone.
The Incredible Philo-Semitism Of Edwin Markham And Felix Gerson’s Jew In America
Many critics consider 'Lincoln, the Man of the People' it to be the greatest poem ever written about the beloved and immortal president.
OJOTC: Helping Frum OT’s Network
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a chavrusa working with you, guiding and helping you in your work environment?
‘Digging’ Into The Yadin/Sukenik Archaeological Family
Whoever hid the scrolls did an incredible job, as they were not discovered for 2,000 years and, in fact, they could well have remained hidden but for a fortuitous accident in 1947 when a goat wandered into a hollow.
Trying To Hide Their Jewishness In Nazi Germany
In this poster, the organization expresses the idea that the majority of German Jews identify more with their German identity than with their Judaism, and that Zionists, who are not willing to assimilate, should be ousted.
Hello, Dali!
Dali was also influenced by his experiences in Spain, where Jewish culture has a long and complex history, and he may have been drawn to Jewish themes as a way to explore the intersection of different cultural traditions.
A Censored Sefer
Despite its importance, the book was not reprinted from the 16th century until the latter half of the 20th century.
A More ‘Mundane’ Look At Rabbinical Life
The recipient of the letter was Rabbi Aharon Mendel HaCohen (1866-1927), a native of Tiberias who served as Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazic community in Cairo for decades. He is best remembered for his ambitious attempt of renewing the Sanhedrin and reinstating the semicha.
Beyond The Pale
If the people lacked for material things, the Pale was spiritually rich.
The Mir Yeshiva’s Attempted Escape From Japan
Written by Pinchas Schon, on behalf of the Mirrer Yeshiva Association in New York, and addressed to Rabbi Eliezer Silver, rav in Cincinnati and head of the Agudas Harabonim, it pleads for his assistance in the rescue efforts.
Distinct Handwriting
In 1747, Rabbi Gershon traveled to Jerusalem, becoming one of the first chassidim to establish a presence in the Holy Land. There, he aligned himself with the study of the Rashash and the Kabbalistic circle, immersing himself in the study of mystical traditions.
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.
Official Postcards Of The First Zionist Congresses
I present here the official cards of the first seven Congresses accompanied by a brief description of the Congress highlights.
For 5,200 Rabbis and Guests, a Night of Inspiration
It was the culmination of four days of learning, togetherness and inspiration that the Lubavitcher Rebbe first encouraged his shluchim to convene back in 1983.
Moses Mendelssohn: Personally Observant Progenitor Of Reform Judaism
The leading fighter for Jewish civil rights in Germany, he used his respect and renown to assist individual Jews and entire communities in disputes with the German authorities and he facilitated the revocation of many anti-Semitic laws.
Two 20th Century American Inventors With The Most Individual Patents: One A Jew, One...
There is also evidence that Edison's financial legacy helped to fuel the Institute for Historical Review, a movement dedicated to denying that the Holocaust ever occurred.
Albert Sabin: Eminent Virologist And Passionate Zionist
Sabin’s interest in Eretz Yisrael began when he first traveled to the Middle East in 1943... The visit triggered his memories of his grandfather’s Torah stories about ancient Egypt and the Exodus and reawakened his Jewish feelings.
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Beis Hamikdash Model Displayed
Recently, Aish HaTorah inaugurated a beautiful and unique model of the Beis Hamikdash in its world headquarters overlooking the Temple Mount and the Western Wall plaza. The model will be on permanent display on the roof of the highly anticipated interactive museum, called the Exploratorium.
The Zionism Of Marian Anderson
Not as well known is that long before Anderson was denied permission to sing at Constitution Hall, she was refused lodging at Nassau Inn in Princeton during her April 16, 1937 concert at the McCarter Theatre there, and Albert Einstein invited her into his home as a guest.
Remains From The Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin Library
When the German Army took Lublin during World War II, they stripped the interior and burned the vast library in the town square.
New Sefer Torah For Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Ohel Leah Synagogue recently celebrated the dedication of a new Sefer Torah. Britain’s Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Lady Elaine Sacks joined Rabbi Asher Oser and Assistant Rabbi Ariel Zamir of Ohel Leah at the festivities. Also present were Rabbi Mordechai Avtzon of Chabad of Hong Kong, Rabbis Meir Azarzar and Avner Cohen from the Shuva Israel community, and the sofer, Rabbi Yehonatan Yitzhak-Halevy. Hundreds of members of the Hong Kong Jewish community participated as well.
The First Jewish English Bible, 1845
Leeser's work, therefore, no doubt helped combat the influence of missionaries and Christian Bibles.
Caruso’s Favorite Chazzan
In New York, he became the “go to” chazzan for the Jewish community’s philanthropic events, but his most legendary performance may have been his May 1917 appearance at the Hippodrome Theater to raise funds for Jews suffering in Europe during World War I.
Yibum For Money?
The psak concerned a very wealthy elderly Jew who passed away childless, leaving his wife in need of yibum or chalitzah.
The Sad Story Of Califano, Einstein, And The Nazis
Compelled to show his friendship for the Jews in a more concrete form, Califano decided to print, at his own expense, a million color postcards reproducing The Ignominy of the Twentieth Century and to sell them nationally for the benefit of Jewish refugees from the Nazis.
Was Proust A Jewish Anti-Semite?
Proust read the Zohar and frequently made observations and employed language in 'Lost Time' that can only be characterized as Jewish-mystical.
Bronislaw Huberman And The Birth Of The Palestine Philharmonic Orchestra
For more than a decade, Huberman had been a regular performer with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and, even when Jewish musicians were being dismissed from major orchestras and blacklisted, he was one of the few Jews not fired.
Seminar Sheds Light On Bottled Up Jewish Problem
An all-day conference on body image and eating disorders in the Jewish community took place on Sunday, June 7, in Manhattan. Co-sponsored by the Renfrew Center Foundation and the Orthodox Union's Department of Community Services, the conference boasted a stellar cast of speakers and experts, who spoke urgently of the need to address the growing epidemic of Orthodox Jewish men and women with eating disorders.