Even though it’s the Omer right now, and weddings and other celebrations are forbidden because we are in mourning, wedding season will soon be upon us. Jewish weddings are unique; they come with their own customs and traditions. You may have seen people dancing the Hora and lifting the bride and groom onto chairs at […]
“‘Fauda’ is one of the rare TV shows that elevates Sephardic and Mizrahi stories.” Emmanuelle Chriqui, a public pro-Israel advocate and proud Sephardic Jew, introduces “Fauda,” which won the Keter Shem Tov award at the 2nd Jewish Media Awards held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024. On the show, at the end of the […]
It was the first week of the war. The second shiva house that I attended. It was held in a Jerusalem hotel, because the hero who had died defending people in the Gaza envelope was a lone soldier from France. His name was Binyanmin Lev. Binyamin’s mom spoke about how Binyamin had left the safety […]
“When I was growing up, learning about the Holocaust, I often wondered what I, as a Christian, would have done in those days if I were a German. Would I have been that person to hide my Jewish neighbor? After October 7th, I didn’t have to wonder anymore. It was my opportunity to use my […]
On Passover, Jews around the world lean into storytelling as a way to transmit our national identity and pride in our distinct history, religion, culture, and traditions. As a people, we deeply understand the power of stories to shape us. In recent weeks, we’ve seen some great, positive portrayals of Jews and Judaism on screen. […]
My mother was diagnosed with cancer 20 years ago. The disease was asymptomatic for years, but once it went into high gear, she had to begin treatment which tied her down to the hospital. When she made progress in fighting the cancer (she appears to be in remission, thank God!) and her new treatment protocol […]
