Blazing new path, Religious Affairs Ministry looks to connect with expats in US
Minister says project will aim at keeping hundreds of thousands of Israelis in the US tied to former home, after years of being ignored by… Read More ›
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The CDC Published A Study Finding That Camp During COVID-19 Can Be Safe. Its Proof: Camp Ramah.
NEW YORK (JTA) — The Centers for Disease Control has published a study conducted by the medical committee of the Camp Ramah network, highlighting the… Read More ›
With fan Rubin at the board, McCartney 3,2,1 focuses on what matters: The music
In new docuseries, Rick Rubin and the ex-Beatle don’t rehash the lore. Instead, they head to the tapes, isolating instruments and harmonies, finding outtakes, unearthing… Read More ›
California man gets life sentence for 2019 Poway synagogue shooting
Agreement with prosecution that spared John T. Earnest the death penalty left little suspense about outcome, but hearing gives 13 victims, families chance to address… Read More ›
US evaluating antisemitism complaint against Oberlin College
“Oberlin’s unwillingness to protect its Jewish students from harassment and intimidation is reprehensible” The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights acknowledged… Read More ›
‘Downton Abbey’ actress ‘maid’ for film on Holocaust survivor trauma in 1960s UK
In ‘Ganef,’ streaming via the Manhattan Short Film Festival through Oct. 3, Sophie McShera plays a London housekeeper challenged by her employer, who survived Auschwitz… Read More ›
Ukraine Marks 80th Anniversary Of The Babi Yar Massacre
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, one of the most infamous mass slaughters of… Read More ›
Ancient text said to solve mystery of why Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in Qumran
Israeli researchers believe 1,000-year-old document from Cairo Geniza shows site hosted an annual event where Essene sect gathered, bringing religious scriptures they left behind … Read More ›
Chassidim versus Litvaks: Shmini Atzeres
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com One of the general differences between Litvaks (Misnagdim) and Chassidim lies in what they do on the holiday of… Read More ›
‘Progressive influence taught Israel it needs more independence’
Erdan: “Squad” behavior in Iron Dome vote verges on antisemitism. NEW YORK – The lesson Prime Minister Naftali Bennett learned from the attempt by… Read More ›
ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind
PM believes Biden, friendly Arab leaders understand peace negotiations are currently not feasible and won’t press him on it, while left-wing of his coalition lacks… Read More ›
16 Absolute Must Knows About Sumchas Torah
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com There are at least 16 things that are a must know about Simchas Torah. EARLIEST SOURCE IS ZOHAR AND… Read More ›
Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis
Some American Jewish groups felt disenfranchised from Israel during Netanyahu’s term due to his haredi parties alliance — Bennett could change that. For Prime… Read More ›
U.S. delay of Iron Dome funds is a serious wake up call for Israel
Opinion: Holdup of $1 billion to replenish the defense systems is not only a result of pressure from progressives or deterioration of ties under Netanyahu,… Read More ›
Meet the Jewish mustard maven who founded a museum for his favorite condiment
Chief Mustard Officer of the Middleton, Wisconsin institution, Barry Levenson says the spicy seed is culturally ubiquitous, and he has 6,090 varieties from 70 countries… Read More ›
Visiting Your Rebbe Over Sukkos
(By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com) It is a little known fact, but Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l did not just learn under the Alter zt”l… Read More ›
Why, on Sukkos, 12-4 = 27 and not 8.
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com It seems to be a simple enough halachic question. But is it so innocuous? Or is there something more… Read More ›
Israel’s Sukkot blues: Domestic tourism fails to make up for lack of foreign guests
Tourism experts say they hope recent decision to allow foreigners to enter Israel with a negative COVID test will finally boost the country’s tourism industry,… Read More ›
A General Overview of Sukkos
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com SUKKOS – A TIME OF ALIYAH L’REGEL One of the aspects of the Yom Tov of Sukkos is the… Read More ›
COVID has sent Orthodox Jewish New Yorkers to the promised land: Florida
From Miami all the way north to Boca Raton, South Florida’s Orthodox Jewish communities have experienced a major pandemic-driven population boom HOLLYWOOD, Florida (JTA)… Read More ›
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