Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
For 15 years, Noa Tishby has been an outspoken pro-Israel activist. So when it came time to write a book, she knew what topic she would cover: her homeland of Israel. She went on to write, “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.” It dispelled myths about the Jewish state and…
These crispy rice paper rolls are a modern take on the traditional meat-filled cigars. By using rice paper wrappers, you achieve a light, crisp texture while keeping the dish gluten-free and versatile. Filled with a perfectly spiced ground meat mixture, these rolls can be baked or pan-fried to golden perfection. Whether made with ground chicken,…
Dr. Ethan Kross’s new book Shift, he presents a toolbox of practical strategies to manage your feelings and shift your emotional states. One of the world’s leading experts on the conscious mind, Ethan expands on his previous research on how to harness the voice in your head presented in his book Chatter and delves into…
Rambam Hospital, Haifa, November 25, 2024 It has been a harrowing week for my family and me. Our beloved son, Noam, sustained serious wounds while serving in Lebanon, courageously defending our people and our land. As I write these words, he remains intubated and sedated but stable. We, along with countless others, continue to pray fervently for…
When people think of prominent Jews, comedians, writers, actors, singers, and scientists often come to mind. One area is that is not talked as much is sports. That’s where the New International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame comes into play. The organization, which has been around for over 40 years, releases a list of Jewish…
GOOD MORNING! Have you ever wondered: “What was the first thing that God created?” As the first thing created would define everything else that came after, it would have to be essential to this world and everything in it. The first statement in the Torah is “In the beginning,” which tells us that the first…
The first commandment given to the nation as a whole is Kiddush HaChodesh (the sanctification of the New Moon) in this week’s Torah portion. This is the mitzvah to the Jewish court to establish the new month based on the moon, which is fundamental to Torah observance as it determines the calendar. The Arugat HaBosem1…
In this week’s Torah portion, as the final plagues bring Egypt to its knees and the laws of Passover make their debut, a profound moment unfolds – the giving of the very first mitzvah to the Jewish people. Think about it – if you were crafting the perfect first commandment for a newly freed nation,…
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Jeremy Piven is one of those rare actors who completely gives of himself to every role he takes on. Catching the acting bug from his drama instructor parents who ran their own theatre, he started acting when he was a young boy. “I don’t remember exactly how it happened but I crawled up on stage…