It is clear that Kirk is not advocating for non-Jews to adopt the Orthodox Jewish practices—there is no call to serve gefilte fish or chulent, nor to adhere to the intricate laws of halakha (Jewish ...
Of all the gifts that the Jewish people has given to the world, perhaps the most important is what in Hebrew is called “Shabbat” and often translated into English as “Sabbath.” Shabbat, however, is ...
Shalom, in Hebrew, can mean both “hello” and “peace.” To say Shabbat shalom, therefore, is to greet the Sabbath and describe its serenity. Or perhaps, to say hello to peace. I am not religious. I do ...
“It is a Sabbath of Sabbaths for you, and you shall afflict yourselves, It is an eternal statute” (Vayikra 16:31). There isn’t a Rabbi or Teacher that preached during the past few weeks, and didn’t ...
Many Jewish men have never been able to develop the confident, systematic mastery to answer their family's questions without hesitation - until now.
At “Big Shabbat,” nearly 3,000 Jews at the Javits Center in Manhattan broke the Guinness world record for largest Shabbat meal.
I'm not Jewish, so I'm no expert on the observation of Shabbat. But from what I can tell, an autonomous car should be totally cool with God. And I think I've got a Rabbi to back me up. There are two ...
What could Shabbat candles and Jewish eternity possibly have to do with The New York Times – a “newspaper” not particularly renowned for its Jewish sympathies or for its support of the Jewish state?
The two decisions illustrated a divide within the movement over the proper way to reserve the day of rest. (JTA) — When rabbis from the Conservative movement got together to decide whether it is ...
OneTable, known for Shabbat dinners for young adults, laid off about a quarter of its staff on Tuesday, citing changes after ...