Judaism & Culture

Lighting the Chanukah Candles to Recall the Main Miracle: The Military Victory

The main miracle of Chanukah was the victory of the tiny Jewish nation against a much larger enemy. So, too, the 1967 Six Day War ended in victory for the State of Israel through Divine intervention.

December 14, 2015

The Chanukah Miracle – Seven Days or Eight?

Was the Chanukah miracle a seven-day or an eight-day occurrence? Why is the holiday celebrated for eight days rather than seven? There's a wealth of discussion on this topic.

December 13, 2015

Rare Artifacts Shed Light on Jewish Historical Mystery

A new exhibit of rare artifacts on display in Jerusalem sheds light on a period in Jewish history long shrouded in mystery.

February 10, 2015

Celebrating the fruits of the Land of Israel. (Shutterstock)

Tu b’Shvat – Celebrating the Fruits of the Land of Israel

Tu b’Shvat, which falls this year on February 4 and celebrates the fruits of the Land of Israel, is one of those holidays that have received little attention until the last few decades.

February 2, 2015

Unlikely Friends: Jews and Muslims Together on Facebook

Being a part of this group has opened my eyes to the fact that not every Arab or Muslim in the world is a war mongering, death-loving anti-Semite. It showed me that there are Muslims who are quite the opposite...

January 15, 2015

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