History
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The Germans occupied France in 1940, yet the Great Synagogue of Lyon resolutely continued to function for prayer services. French Nazi collaborators, known as the Milice, decided to take advantage of the situation by attacking the Jews in their synagogue on Friday night of December 10, 1943. Friday night services in synagogue begin with Kabbalat […]
History
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An intriguing 3700-year-old cylindrical hematite bulla (seal impression), discovered in a northern Egyptian archaeological site and measuring just 1 cm by 2 cm in size is causing big controversy. When it was first discovered over 45 years ago, archaeologists determined it was a depiction of local pagan gods. But today some are taking a second […]
I was reading a book to my three young children at Barnes & Noble in Lower Manhattan. It was a Sunday and every cranny and nook of the children’s section was packed with parents doing the same thing. People looked young, hip, and really into their kids, which was nice. I was glad I’d decided […]
Since October 7, college campuses throughout the country have been rife with antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Jewish students have at the very least felt alienated at school, while some have actively experienced hate and are now leaving or suing their universities due to the discrimination. In his new book, “To Resist the Academic Intifada: Letters to […]
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How could my dinky menorah compete with all those dazzling lights?
