Meet Ariel Smith, The Newest Ex-Knick Jewish Convert You can call him Ariel Smith now. Chris Smith, the former Knicks point guard and J.R. Smith’s younger brother, is making a basketball comeback and is set to debut next week in the Israeli League for Ironi Nahariya after recently converting to Judaism. Smith became an Orthodox […]
Chanukah and miracles. The words go together like latkes and oil. Ask most people and they can tell you about the two pivotal miracles that took place on the holiday of Chanukah: the miracle of the few over the many and the miracle of the oil which lasted eight days. What is interesting about the […]
Hi Jew in the City- In my family, my father lights the menorah alone, but in my friends’ family, everyone lights their own menorah. Who should light it? Sincerely, Meira Dear Meira- Thanks for your question. The prevalent practice among Sefardic Jews is for one menorah to be lit; the prevalent practice among Ashkenazim […]
With Chanukah nearly here, we are excited to let you know about some amazing products that you can give for the holiday and year round! Our gift guide allows you to support Orthodox Jewish businesses while finding something for everyone on your list. And by supporting our sponsors, you are supporting our work which is […]
Preventing Sexual Abuse in the Ultra-Orthodox Community Tahel, the crisis center for religious women and children, is reaching out to one of the most insulated communities in Israel by tackling sexual abuse among the ultra-Orthodox. Monday was the first day of the group’s three-day conference titled, “Creating Safe Communities; Creating Hope.” The gathering at the […]
‘Bruce Wayne’ Actor Thanks, Hashem, Celebrates Orthodox Identity David Mazouz, who plays a young Batman on Fox’s ‘Gotham’ television series, was honored for his accomplishments as an Orthodox Jew. The 16-year-old actor was honored at the 5th Annual Jew In the City All Stars Awards Show in New York. During his acceptance speech, Mazouz thanked […]
