Tradition of israel

Judaism encourages haredim to draft into IDF - opinion

Evasion from military service, even to learn Torah, has no precedent in our history or our writings and codified laws. 

|ByODED FORER
A RALLY against recruiting haredim into the IDF takes place in Jerusalem, on Sunday. Ironically and unashamedly, it is those who cloak themselves in the garb of religiosity who appear most ready to ignore our central precepts, the writer charges.
A PROTEST against judicial reform takes place in Tel Aviv, this past Saturday night. It has become increasingly clear that for those demonstrating against judicial reform, the real issue is an existential, not a political one, says the writer.

We must make Israel a Jewish state – we owe it to our ancestors - opinion

This “either/or” dichotomy does scant justice to the uniqueness of the Jewish people and their unprecedented return to their homeland.

|ByDOUGLAS ALTABEF
(L-R) Massimo Manetti and Tali Friedman sign the Matching Markets Deal between Florence's historic market and Machane Yehuda, July 3, 2023 in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's Mahaneh Yehuda market celebrates centennial, signs historic agreement with Florence

Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with festivity, facing challenges in maintaining its traditional identity amid rapid modernization.

|ByAARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE
AN AERIAL view of the ever-growing Jerusalem, above the Yemin Moshe neighborhood.

Social divide? Not here! How Israel’s Neighbors’ Day brings us closer - opinion

The rift in the nation has deepened, and all of this comes alongside another military operation which has just ended.

|ByURI CARMEL

The Sukkot identity: Understanding our peoplehood through the holidays

This is the true identity of the committed Jew, inspired by the spiritual, yet prepared to confront the material in a way that brings us closer to our tradition and Creator.

OCTOBER 2, 2017ByYUVAL CHERLOW
Mother and daughter enjoy cotton candy at Jewish holiday festivities.

Rosh HaShanah 2017-2018 Traditional Gift Guide

Why Give a traditional Rosh Hashanah gift?

AUGUST 24, 2017ByJWG
Gold pomegranate pendant with red ruby gemstones.

Tradition, Torah, and a true friend

The lessons to be learned from this week's parashat hashavua (Torah portion), Parshat Shmini.

APRIL 20, 2017ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
A soldier from the Golani Brigade holds a comrade’s hand as he helps him during a 70-kilometre march, marking the completion of their advanced training, at the end of which they receive their brown beret, in 2014

The Holy Bread Preparation

APRIL 4, 2017ByMICHAEL JARON
The Jerusalem Post

Tradition Today: Rebuke and reconciliation

We should remember when we observe the fast this Saturday night.

AUGUST 11, 2016ByREUVEN HAMMER
Worshippers sit on the ground on Tisha Be’av at the Western Wall, as a sign of mourning, in commemoration of the destruction of the Temple

Wonder, why do strictly orthodox rabbis respect secular Jews but detest less orthodox Jews?

AUGUST 9, 2016ByVLADIMIR MINKOV
The Jerusalem Post

Tradition Today: Counting the days

We should anticipate it these weeks with joyous trepidation and prepare ourselves to say on Shavuot what our ancestors said at that time some three thousand years ago.

MAY 25, 2016ByREUVEN HAMMER
Members of the Black Hebrews dance as they take part in celebrations for Shavuot in Dimona

Surviving Seder night

Passover at its essence is a celebration of freedom.

APRIL 13, 2016ByHADASSAH FIDLER
Passover seder (illustrative)

WATCH: A flight attendant’s guide to the Passover seder

The video is fun, accessible and informative. It has cultural references that everyone can relate to, and teaches about Passover and the traditions involved in creating a seder.

APRIL 5, 2016ByJTA
Flight attendant’s guide to the Passover seder‏

Cholent crawling in Bnei Brak

In search of authentic Ashkenazi cuisine.

MARCH 16, 2016ByRACHEL MYERSON
Moti’s delicacies include vegetarian, meat and hot-dog versions, and a mysterious cholent-potato kugel hybrid