by staff | Jul 27, 2023 | Judaism
By Rabbi David Mevorach Seidenberg (MyJewishLearning) — We tend to think of Tisha B’Av, the fast day that commemorates the destruction of both ancient temples, as a time of mourning. But the traditional observances of Tisha B’Av — fasting, being unable to sit anywhere...
by staff | Jul 20, 2023 | Judaism
Bill Spry grew up in greater Cincinnati “on the westside, in Colerain.” At seven years old his parents separated, and he lived with his mom and younger sister, though “I maintained a relationship with my dad.” His family was heavily involved in White Oak...
by staff | Jun 29, 2023 | Jews in the News, Judaism
By Nate Bloom Contributing Columnist Opening June 30 is “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny.” It is the fifth and final “Indiana Jones” movie and everybody associated with the series, like STEVEN SPIELBERG, swears there will be no more “Indy” films. You can find...
by staff | Jun 1, 2023 | Sedra, Judaism
Efrat, Israel – Few passages in the Bible are as well known as the Priestly Benediction. In Israel, the kohanim (priests) rise to bless the congregation every morning, while in the Diaspora Ashkenazi Jews are permitted to include this special benediction only on...
by staff | May 25, 2023 | Judaism, The Long Journey Home
This is part seven of Steve Rosedale’s column. Stay tuned each month for more of Steve’s story. I’ve just finished a week of meetings, first as a delegate to the World Zionist Congress (Jerusalem) and most recently as a member of the Board of Governors of the Jewish...
by staff | May 18, 2023 | Judaism
By Michael Fishbane (MyJewishLearning) — In relating Ezekiel’s vision to the Sinaitic revelation, an implicit connection is made between prophecy and revelation. Ezekiel’s vision is taken to be a collective vision at Mount Sinai, where every Jew was able to see God’s...
