The Prime Minister’s Office released footage Sunday from a security consultation held the previous night, at the height of Operation “Roaring Lion.” Gathered around the table were the Prime Minister, senior cabinet ministers, and Shin Bet chief David Zini. On that table, clearly visible, was the Manot HaLevi, Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz’s commentary on the Book […]

I had a feeling that Israel would attack on Shabbat morning (to be fair- I also thought it would happen for several weeks already). As the son of a historian, Netanyahu lives and breathes history as seen in his speeches and the names he gives (or is involved in giving?) to military operations. According to […]

When I was young, my mom brought me with her to a shiva house for a woman whose husband had died. I didn’t really know the woman or her husband, but for some reason, when I got there, I decided to make a joke. It got a big laugh, so I continued. Before I knew […]

Dear Jew in the City, Are Orthodox Jews allowed to consume alcohol? Thanks, Sam Dear Sam, Thanks for your question, though I really wonder what prompted it. Anyone even passingly familiar with Jewish ritual life would be aware that wine plays a regular role in it. We usher Shabbos in and out with kiddush and havdalah […]

Dear Jew in the City, As we think about the Jewish people being redeemed, what can we think about the Purim story about the Jews meriting redemption? Sincerely, Abraham   Dear Abraham, Thanks for your question. I’m curious why your premise is that we’re “think(ing) about the Jewish people being redeemed.” Because of the war? […]

Breathe in…and breathe out. If you’re anything like me, reports of rising antisemitism have you speed-dialing your therapist and questioning everything you know about the world. As Editor-in-Chief of Jew in the City, it’s literally my job to stay up to date on the latest antisemitic events. We haven’t been able to go a day […]