Tradition

Reclaiming the Jewish learning tradition that once defined Sephardic Judaism

Across 20 countries, three new institutions are reclaiming the worldly tradition of Jewish learning that once defined Sephardic Judaism, insisting it belongs to every Jew.

SCHOLARS, RABBIS, and communal leaders gather at the second Sephardic Rabbinic Conference in New York in August.
South Jersey's Jewish community can navigate injury claims while honoring religious needs.

South Jersey's Jewish community and personal injury legal rights

Sunkist Fruit Gems, the popular kosher candy known for being thrown during b’nai mitzvah services and produced in Northern California, are being discontinued.

In Memoriam: Mourning the death of Sunkist Fruit Gems - opinion

“All the benefits of assisted living, alongside a complete solution for the needs of a religious person.”

Living the perfect balance at Palace Assisted Living Modi'in


Remembering Diaspora traditions essential for emerging Israeli traditions to thrive - opinion

Israel’s song will be richer if it absorbs the music of Jewish London, as it has absorbed the sounds of Baghdad and Casablanca, Kyiv, and Addis Ababa.

CHIEF RABBI Brodie arrives in Manchester circa 1934.

The art of starting over: Judaism and meeting the challenges of a hostile world - opinion

We have to gather our resolve and “come back” to the spirit that enabled the miracle of our independence and led to our victory in a dozen previous wars.

An artistic illustration of a T. rex dinosaur emerging from the mist.

Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion

Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.

Preparing for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the northern Israeli city of Safed, October 5, 2025

Memory and history: Quintessential components of who we are - opinion

As steeped as we are in our traditional ways of yore, we can adapt and change and incorporate new historical events into our lives.

AN IDF vehicle maneuvers inside the Gaza Strip last week. As Israel continues its defensive war to defeat Hamas and return our abused hostages, its reputation throughout almost the entire world devolves, the writer laments.

How to choose the right Singapore funeral services provider

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At the threshold of tech and tradition: Xianghan Wang and Liying Peng’s dual vision

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Modern Megillah: How Israeli tech is elevating ancient traditions worldwide


A changing North Africa celebrates Eid al-Adha

With Morocco facing economic and environmental strain, King Mohammed VI has called for a pause on animal sacrifice, prompting families to adapt their traditional Eid al-Adha celebrations

 A young man dressed as a sheep as part of a traditional Eid al-Adha practice in the High Atlas, June 5, 2025.

Jews have survived the unimaginable, we'll emerge from the darkness and thrive again - opinion

I hope and pray for good news and better days, in which we can truly celebrate the Jewish holidays and calendar, together as a unified nation, with lighter hearts and better spirits. 

 A PASSOVER Seder table: Celebrating freedom suddenly doesn’t seem so appropriate, says the writer.

Stop wasting food: The Passover challenge of excess and hunger - opinion

This Passover, let us recommit to values that truly matter. Let us consume with intention and give with generosity.

 COOKED MEALS are prepared for distribution. NIS 2.7 billion worth of food, enough to feed hundreds of thousands, will be wasted in Israel this holiday season, the writer laments.