How Latino Jews Meld Hanukkah Traditions in Los AngelesJackie Ramirez, left, of Los Angeles performs with CapoeiraBrasil at the Skirball Center on...Reicher, Mike
Many LGBT Jews feel they must choose between their Jewish and sexual identities, since some Jewish institutions, particularly the more traditional and Orthodox, reject the viability of an LGBT lifestyle. Even when they join an inclusive Jewish group, conflicting elements in their identity...
She is often described as a winged demoness with sharp talons, who came in the night, primarily to steal away infants and fetuses. Most likely, the Jews assimilated the figure of Lamastu into their tradition, but it's also possible that both myths were inspired by a third figure. While ...
A quarter of the world’s eight billion people are Muslims. Based on global pro-Hamas demonstrations, it appears that many or most have embraced a religious war against Israel. There are 16 million Jews in the world, nearly half of whom live in Israel. A very large majority rejects the n...
The campus tensions are complicated by the deep history and emotions wrapped up in the Israel-Hamas war. It began on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants attacked Israel and killed roughly 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took another 250 hostage — the deadliest attack against Jews since the Holoc...
For Jews fleeing Ukraine, Passover takes on new meaning April 12, 2022 For many Jews, Passover is a time to reunite with family and recount the exodus from Egypt at a meal known as the Seder. Observant Jews avoid grains, known aschametz, a reminder...
correct. he used to always talk about how a three-hour podcast uninterrupted is always going to have moments that are clippable that can make people feel like you're saying something that you're not actually intending to say, which for his case, for many other things that he believes, ...
Anna Próchniak as Gita Furman in “The Tatooist of Auschwitz.” (Sky UK/Martin Mlaka / Sky UK) Why do you think it’s important that audiences watch “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”? During the Holocaust, 6 million Jews were murdered. Historically speaking, it wasn’t that long...
Many Maundy Thursday services begin with these words. Anthony Rivilla from Los Angeles, CA, participates in the Passion Play in Jerusalem's Old City Friday April 21, 2000. Brian Hendler/Newsmakers/Getty Images Good Friday The Friday before Easter is called Good Friday, and is a somber...
This year's event, exec produced by Beverly Kaskey, senior director of the Hsus Hollywood office, is dedicated to ending the Canadian seal hunt. The contenders in the best feature film category are the animated film "Bolt," the family movie "Marley & Me," the revenge drama "Red" and "...