10 New Haggadot for Your Seder Table This Passover
The latest offerings range from contemplative readings on American patriotism and Zionism to Mel Brooks-inspired revelry.
Read MoreThe latest offerings range from contemplative readings on American patriotism and Zionism to Mel Brooks-inspired revelry.
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The Beth Tfiloh solidarity mission delegation recently stopped by the village of Givat Harel to visit Yoni Rose (holding Ravens banner), BT’s interim chazzan who has been serving in the Israel Defense Forces for the past two-and-a-half months.
Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev writes about leading Beth Tfiloh’s recent mission to Israel and the resilience of the Jewish people during the most challenging of times.
Read MoreWhat can we extrapolate from the commandment to only eat land animals with split hooves that chew their cud, wonders Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.
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An Oct. 21 livestream of the Shema broadcast from the Western Wall on behalf of Israeli hostages in Gaza drew viewers from around the world. (Screenshot, via JTA)
The Acheinu prayer reminds us that the deeper we go into the experience of those suffering, the more fervently we will pray for their speedy redemption, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.
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Jewish thought leaders are facing down the uncomfortable implications of chapter nine of the Book of Esther at a time when the Jewish people are responding to the deadliest attack on them since the Holocaust. (Image by freepik on freepik.com)
Some Jewish scholars and theologians are examining the parallels between Israel’s response to the Hamas attack and chapter nine of Megillat Esther.
Read MoreIn the face of tragedy and despair, Jewish tradition calls on us to choose life, writes David I. Bernstein.
Read MoreMaintaining joy in a wedded union comes from focusing on important things and letting go of the small stuff, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.
Read MoreNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue joins the bandwagon of those celebrating the pop singer’s expected arrival in Charm City.
Read MorePsalm 23 contains messages of hope, comfort, and divine support, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev, relevant teachings for us today as we pray for Am Yisrael’s welfare.
Read MoreEach of us must find our own path toward emunah, faith, in Hashem and Yiddishkeitt, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.
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In the nation's capital, hundreds recently turned out to show their support for Israel. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Even during challenging times, Jews cannot forget we are a people committed to the sanctity of human life, writes Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, Ph.D.
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