Five Women From Ancient Chinese Jewish Community Make Aliyah

Women in the IDF

Women in the military is not a new concept in Israel. Women have served in military capacities in Israel since before the founding of the State back in 1948.

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Hava Nagila - Trio Balkanske Zice

Trio Balkanske Zice performs Hava Nagila.

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Ancient Legacy of Chinese Jews

The Chinese government, which now recognizes Jews as an official Chinese ethnic group, is also paying more attention to the country's Jewish past.

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Entebbe Day

A 4th of July has never passed since 1976 that I haven't celebrated Entebbe Day.

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Female Arab Soldier: "I Came to Serve my Country"

Female Arab Soldier: "I Came to Serve My Country and My Home"

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Who Are Sephardic Jews?

Sephardic Jews are from Spain and Portugal. Sephardic custom claims the original Jews in Spain were exiles spoken of in the Jewish book of Obadiah. “And the captivity of this host of the children of…

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"God Bless America" by Shalva Band

The Israeli band Shalva performed what US President Donald Trump introduced as a “very special performance.”

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Jeff Persitz

Jeff Persitz has always been a type-A let’s go for it kind of person. From the time of his bar mitzvah being busy was a daily prerequisite. This fast paced lifestyle kept him from taking the time to…

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Germany’s Merkel Eases Jewish Concerns Over Circumcision Ruling

Angela Merkel sought to ease the concerns of Germany's Jews Sunday over a disputed ruling against circumcision as she became the first chancellor to address the Jewish community's annual council…

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The Jewish Siri

What happens when Siri goes kosher?

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As a Little Child

I was not raised in a highly observant home. When I began to practice my faith, I soon discovered that I was operating from a deficit.

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Domestic Violence and Jewish Women FAQs

Is there really abuse in the Jewish community?Abuse does not favor one religious, economic, religious, or ethnic group over another. It is found in all groups—including the Jewish community. It also…

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Jesus was a Palestinian?

The NY Times, Ilhan Omar, & the Palestinian government all falsely referred to Jesus as a Palestinian.

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What Does it Cost to be Faithful

The ancient story of Job (whom many people believe was written by Moses) in the Bible has encouraged many men and women throughout the ages.

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Sovereignty Over Jerusalem

Jerusalem is one of the most contested cities in the world. During the Six-Day War in June 1967, the Israelis captured the eastern part of Jerusalem. The Jewish people have affirmed it to be the…

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