tradition

Finding purpose in cheesecake on Shavuot

As we once again accept the Torah, let us take it upon ourselves to find new ways to infuse holiness into our routines, to feel the presence and the relevance of the Torah in everything we do.

By KENNETH BRANDER
11/06/2024

Jewish traditions shine on 'Sesame Street' through authentic representation

Jewish traditions are authentically represented in new "Sesame Street" episodes, thanks to Amanda Pogany's consultation, showcasing diverse cultures and fostering belonging.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
22/05/2024

Passover 2024: The different Jewish traditions for the Seder night

A look at some of the diverse traditions Jews of different backgrounds have for the Passover Seder.

Opting for tradition and inspiration when looking for wines for the Seder

It is time to drink the four cups of freedom and pray for those still in captivity.

By NERIA BARR
17/04/2024

Grapevine April 14, 2024: When crisis looms

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NASA/Keegan Barber/Handout via REUTERS

Jewish tradition sees eclipses as bad omens. Many American Jews are seeking totality anyway

An eclipse can take place only around the time of a new moon, they are always adjacent to the start of a new Jewish month.

By JTA STAFF
09/04/2024

In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail

In León, Spain, locals enjoy "limonada" during Holy Week, uttering "Kill Jews" cheerfully - a tradition rooted in historical events.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
30/03/2024

Días de Flamenco Festival in Tel Aviv will keep the Spanish beat going

This year’s Días de Flamenco (Flamenco Days) Festival, 30 years after its founding, will take place at the Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv (March 28-30). 

21/03/2024

Berlin-based Israeli musician Bar Zemach plays shofar in latest performance

While the ram’s horn has popped up in quite a few jazz gigs over the years, there has been precious little seen of the instrument in classical climes.

13/03/2024

Israeli haredi education balances between tradition, change

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Education, a sphere as deeply embedded in values and identity as any other, is undergoing a subtle yet significant evolution.

By NECHUMI YAFFE
03/02/2024
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