Being Jewish Beyond the Holidays
By Sally Abrams (Kveller via JTA) — If a stranger followed you around for a few days, how long would it take for him to…
Holidays
Israel’s President Rivlin hosts Christian community leaders to usher in 2016
On Monday December 28, Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin hosted the traditional annual reception for leaders of Israel’s Christian communities to mark the civil New Year. …
Russian-Israelis embrace tinsel, trees and Santa Claus — but don’t call it Christmas
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — Every December Elana Snitman’s family gathers at her home, where they decorate a fake pine tree with ornaments, placing gifts…
Rosewater Pistachio Cheesecake Bars and other Persian culinary delights
By Shannon Sarna LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Persian culture makes up an important part of the Jewish community in New York, Israel and especially Southern California,…
Rabbi Daniel Friedman: Mourning Terror in Israel and France
by Rabbi Daniel Friedman (Edmonton) – The recent attacks in Paris were ferocious. We join the world in mourning the loss of life and praying…