Jewish customs
LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center
Real estate investor Alon Abady donates a $100M office tower to Chabad, setting the stage for the creation of a massive Jewish center in the heart of Los Angeles.
Jewish Christmas tradition of Chinese food is now backed by science
‘That’s Simchas Torah’: The Jewish Val Kilmer moment you might have missed
We are called to serve others now more than ever - opinion
Five tips for a healthy and meaningful Yom Kippur fast
And lastly – Don’t forget to appreciate the solemnity of the day. We wish you an easy and meaningful Yom Kippur.
Is your maror too strong?
The ways of our Torah are pleasant. They are not supposed to cause us pain or discomfort, physically or emotionally. This is especially important to remember on Passover.
Why Israel needs kashrut reform
Changing such an ingrained culture as that which surrounds kashrut supervision will not be easy.
New regulations see parents enquire about burial place of deceased babies
“Hundreds of families every year were suffering and feeling alienated from Jewish tradition when this didn’t need to be the case, because customs can change over time"
Digging into food history
Lori Stein and Ronald Isaas explore the development and celebration of Jewish cuisine.
Grandma’s Crypto-Jewish Customs
Rio mayor joins 9,000 at city’s first Jewish street festival
“Respect for all religions is fundamental in a city that is already experiencing anomalous violence. And we do not need any kind of religious phobia," says mayor.
New app rides your Jewish guilt, helps users remember to call bubbe
Maybe the technology isn't really there, but bubbe still is. So give her a call!
WATCH: Love of Israel on display at Krakow Jewish culture festival
For over a week tourists can ride through Jerusalem streets in a virtual taxi, taste traditional Jewish cuisine and listen to concerts by a number of folk bands.
The Goldene Medina
While the story of Jews throughout the Diaspora is one of immigration, the unique circumstances of South Africa gave rise to a unique Jewish experience, and the stories are poignant, capturing the moment at the time.