Israel and the Corona Virus
Israelis see themselves as one big family. The concept of [...]
Abortions in Israel
Israel’s society is a special mix of liberal and religious [...]
The Accusation of Racism as Means in Political Dispute
Seek, and you shall find. This is true also for [...]
Judaeophobia in Transition
Ever since the Jewish people have existed, they have experienced [...]
A good year
The whole tradition of the Jewish New Year celebrations was [...]
“Sleehot” and “Yamim Nora’im”: A Call for Reconciliation
“To wake God up in the middle of the night [...]
The Fast of Gedalia
The day after Rosh HaShanah is the “Gedalia’s Fast.” On [...]
The Jewish New Year: “Rosh HaShanah” of the Year 5778 after Creation of the World
Apple slices dipped in honey signify that the Jewish New [...]
The Priestly Blessing – Birkat HaKohanim
The Torah passage under the heading „Naso“, which may be [...]
“Magen David” – The Star of David
Unlike the seven-armed candelabra which is the coat-of-arms of the [...]