It is time to move away from the divisive question of who is a Jew to ask something more essential – what is a Jew? The first half of this episode offers Rav Mike’s thoughts on the...
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A Compelling Jerusalem Debut of “In the Heights”
The standing ovation spoke for itself at the opening night of “In the Heights” in Jerusalem this evening. The sold-out audience was drawn into another world for 2.5 hours, precisely the world of...
The Evolution of American Zionism, part I
Season 3 opens with a long awaited introduction to the American chapter of the Jewish Story. This first segment traces the back story of the three waves of Jewish immigration to American and explores...
Israel Gets a ShoutOut in China’s Number 1 Film – Wandering Earth
Wandering Earth, China’s Lunar New Year 2019 Box Office sci-fi hit, with over $600 million in ticket sales in the past two weeks, contains a tiny “easter egg” near the end of the...
Made in 1948 – Three historic decisions that shaped the birth of modern-day Israel
Declaring a state is a matter of moments, but birthing it can be a much more prolonged process. The last episode in season two is a look at a series of decisions taken by Ben Gurion in the months...
Top Israeli Songs of 2018
It wasn’t all Netta Barzilai and TOY According to statistics compiled by SPOTIFY in ISRAEL, the most listened to or at least requested on Spotify songs in Israel in 2018 included: Halev Shelach...
Hershey’s Chocolate Brisses – Who’s Circumcising Kisses Before New Years?
It was first noticed in Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh and Philadelphia media sites began to receive complaints from holiday bakers, perhaps since the kisses are made in Hershey, PA. The iconic tips of...
Blood Donors Rush In, Havdalah Becomes Candle Lit Vigil as America Mourns Pittsburgh Massacre
A call for O-TYPE blood donors was answered by dozens of Pittsburgh area residents on Saturday afternoon to help to save the critically injured Jewish worshippers and police officers after the attack...