Chanukah – 25 Kislev
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and it refers to the purifying and re-dedication of the Temple after the Maccabees arose victorious over their Assyrian oppressors. Jewish tradition offers two …
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and it refers to the purifying and re-dedication of the Temple after the Maccabees arose victorious over their Assyrian oppressors. Jewish tradition offers two …
Introduction On Tu B’Shevat we celebrate a New Year for the Trees, rejoicing in the fruit of the tree and the fruit of the vine, celebrating the splendid, abundant gifts …
The Yiddish courseware designed by Sheva Zucker is a great tool for High school and college students as well as self-learners interested in Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture. Mrs. Zucker …
It is no wonder that so many Jews associate Judaism with pain, suffering, and guilt. Quite apart from the history of oppression that shapes many Jews’ perception of the world, …
“In the past our ancestors were worshippers of idols, but G-d has since brought us near to serve him.” “We were slaves unto Pharaoh in Egypt, and the Lord our …
Anete Hulak is believed to be the oldest Jew in Brazil´s Recife. She arrived in the small northeastern city in 1927 from Bessarabia (now Moldova), and remembers the Recife Jewish …
The Jewish history of Sao Thome e Principe, two small islands off the west coast of Africa, close to Guinea, includes a tragic era. In 1493, one year after the …
I find it shameful that in Italy there should be a procession of individuals dressed as suicide bombers who spew vile abuse at Israel, hold up photographs of Israeli leaders …
Memorial Church Cambridge, Massachusetts: I speak with you today not as President of the University but as a concerned member of our community about something that I never thought I …
Huge achievement for Haim Vidal Sephia and the World Sephardic Community! Finally, Ladino will be added to Aushwitz’ plates. Up to now, both Ladino and Yiddish have been excluded from …