Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
Jackie Glaser was living her dream. The Australian Jew, who was born in Montreal but raised in Sydney, was the resident psychologist at Australia’s “Today Show,” where she was giving advice in front of an audience of one million viewers every single week. During this time, her brother was becoming religious and he invited Jackie…
The post Digital Torah 1.0 appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 11, 2025
Mafrum is a cherished dish with deep roots in Libyan Jewish cuisine, a legacy of a community that thrived for centuries before its displacement. This hearty dish, often found in Israeli restaurants today, features tender vegetables stuffed with a savory meat filling, simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. It’s a comforting reminder of a…
Somewhere in the blur of time following October 7th, 2023 I became aware of Eitan Chitayat’s social media movement I’m That Jew. The reimagined images of Jewish actors, comedians, singers, activists and more, each characterized with their own catchy tagline, immediately resonated with me. Some feature well-known figures of the past (“Albert Einstein: that I’ve got a…
Are vegan foods considered kosher? I would imagine so since they are entirely plant based. The post Are Vegan Foods Kosher? appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 10, 2025
When does a convert celebrate his birthday – on his biological birthdate, or on the day he converts? The post When Does a Convert Celebrate His Birthday? appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 10, 2025
From what age should I have my son (16 months) wear a kippah? Right now it would be meaningless to him! The post Kippah – From What Age? appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 10, 2025
Like women the world over, I avidly follow news about Britain’s Princess Katherine of Wales – or Kate Middleton, as I think of her. Back in 2011, I woke up early to watch her wedding to Prince William; I was thrilled for her each time she gave birth, felt devastated for her when she announced…
Why does saying a blessing over bread cover the other foods of a meal? Are there any exceptions to this? The post Why the Blessing on Bread Exempts Other Foods appeared first on Aish.com. Go to Aish Date: February 9, 2025
GOOD MORNING! Over the years I have met many people with the terrible misconception that Halachic Judaism (following the letter of the law) and those who practice it treat women as second-class citizens. This frequently stems from a misunderstanding of traditional Jewish legal concepts and a misinterpretation of its applications. This view is further influenced…
