Why Some Are Calling the ICJ Case Against Israel the Modern Dreyfus Affair
As Israel fights one of its toughest wars yet, following the brutal attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Israelis and Jews all over the world are also facing rising antisemitism. Read on to learn why many Israelis see the recent case against Israel in the International Court of Justice as part of this trend, […]
How Israel Rediscovered the Ancient Tekhelet Dye
The original Biblical commandment called for adding a blue string called tekhelet to the white tzitzit fringes on one’s tallit or shirt. The exact blue dye for this string has been lost for most of Jewish history, leading to most Jews having a tradition of only wearing white tzitzit strings; however, modern Israeli scientists and rabbinic authorities have rediscovered the ancient […]
Purim: How Queen Esther Saved The Day
The holiday of Purim is slowly creeping up on us and Israel has already started its preparations! Costume stores have popped up on nearly every corner, hamantaschen (triangle shaped cookies stuffed with something sweet) have made their appearance in bakeries, and people have begun considering what to put in their Mishloach Manot– traditional gift baskets– and […]
Top Love Symbols in Judaism You Didn’t Know About
Check out these uniquely Jewish representations of love, and then get your loved one a romantic Jewish gift right from our site here! And for more on what Judaism has to say about love, check out our blogs on What Jewish Texts Tell Us About Romantic Love and Top 5 Romantic Couples in the Bible.
