In 1989 the Law Committee of the Rabbinical Assembly of Israel issued a responsum to the question Ashkenazi Jews ask every Passover: “Why are we not permitted to eat
In an interview with a local Jerusalem weekly newspaper, the renowned Israeli historian of the Hasidic movement Dr. Isaac Alfasi
— by Bonnie Squires The National Constitution Center is the only venue to host the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s must-see exhibition, From Asbury
Philadelphia, the city of almonds, pomegranates, olive oil, chick peas, lentils, dates, grapes, and fava beans? Thanks to the Jews who first settled the
The Sephardic communtiy has a unique mystical tradition for Rosh Hashanah. Symbolic foods are served at a Rosh Hashanah Seder.
— Ronit Treatman If your family is dispersed around the world like mine, then sometimes having a simcha requires more than one celebration.
— by Max Samis In preparation for the upcoming Passover holiday, President Barack Obama invited members of the Jewish community to the White House for
Who knows an old Jew who tells jokes? If you have missed out on your share of such jokes and need ninety minutes of engaging, earthy jokes then head to
Cooking with the Calamari Sisters Through: May 19, 2013. At: Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. Tickets: $45. Information:
One of the most exotic foods for Rosh Hashanah comes from the Ethiopian Jewish community, or Beta Israel. Yemarima yewotet dabo is a special type