Judaism
‘Our joy is limited’: A subdued Purim in Israel during wartime
Jews around the world just celebrated the holiday of Purim, which is said to mark the survival of Jews in ancient Persia. In Israel, it is known for being a raucous holiday with parties, costumes, sweets and drinking. But for many Israelis, the war meant this year’s holiday felt different.
Jewish settlers establish a new West Bank outpost in the name of the murdered Israeli teens
In the heart of the West Bank, Israelis have started building a settlement. The area is where three Israeli teenagers were killed — allegedly by Hamas — back in June. While the settlers say this is a peaceful occupation, it may prove to be a roadblock during peace talks.In the heart of the West Bank, Israelis have started building a settlement. The area is where three Israeli teenagers were killed — allegedly by Hamas — back in June. While the settlers say this is a peaceful occupation, it may prove to be a roadblock during peace talks.
This Bosnian War survivor has a musical interpretation of the Sarajevo Haggadah
The Sarajevo Haggadah was written in the 14th century as an illustrated guide to the Passover seder. Bosnian-born composer and concert accordionist Merima Kljuco was inspired to turn the book, and its story, into a piece of music.
This Bosnian War survivor has a musical interpretation of the Sarajevo Haggadah
The Sarajevo Haggadah was written in the 14th century as an illustrated guide to the Passover seder. Bosnian-born composer and concert accordionist Merima Kljuco was inspired to turn the book, and its story, into a piece of music.
‘Separate but equal’ will work for Jewish women who want to pray at the Western Wall
The Israeli activist group Women of the Wall has been demanding the chance to pray alongside men at Judaism’s holiest place. Now they are ready for a compromise that would give them an area at the Western Wall where they can call the shots.