It was the fall of 2023, and the Yeshiva University men’s basketball team was riding high. They were on a 50-game winning streak and were gearing up to try for the conference title at the NCAA Division III tournament. They had talented players on their team, including six Israelis. Then, once October 7th happened, the […]
Dear Jew in the City- If there’s no Temple anymore, why are we still counting an Omer that’s not even being brought? Didn’t other Temple-related actives just cease after its destruction? Thanks, Losing Count Already Dear Count, That’s a pretty good question. Let’s first explain what “counting the omer” is. Leviticus chapter 23 […]
Passover appears in several TV shows and movies, from comedies to dramas and everything in between. By watching this media, kids and adults alike can learn about the holiday and get into the spirit before the seder. However, the depiction of Passover is not always accurate. Sometimes, when adding a dramatic or comedic spin, TV […]
Dear Jew in the City, How can we celebrate our freedom this Passover when there are still hostages being held in Gaza? Sincerely, David Dear David, Thanks for your question. Shortly after the current war in Gaza began and antisemitism was being normalized in the U.S. (and elsewhere), I replied to a completely different […]
Isaac Rudansky is a successful entrepreneur who built AdVenture Media, a PPC advertising management services company. With clients like AMC Networks, Sports Illustrated, and Nasdaq, as well as more than 300,000 students enrolled in his courses, he became one of the top PPC advertising experts globally. Even though Isaac was by all means successful, he […]
“‘Screams Before Silence’ gives everyone the opportunity to bear witness to the October 7th attacks. This is a film that I so deeply wish never had to be made, but we knew we had to bring these testimonies to the world to make sure no one ever forgets what happened on that tragic day, and […]
