Jewish Features

Shabbat Brings Fragile Respite to Fire-Ravaged Los Angeles

Chabad centers in affected areas prepare for a day of rest amid ashen landscape By: Mendel Super As the massive…

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Holocaust Survivor’s Harrowing Story Honored by Sen. Chuck Schumer on Long Island

Holocaust Survivor’s Harrowing Story Honored by Sen. Chuck Schumer on Long Island Edited by:  Fern Sidman A century of resilience, courage,…

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The Amazing History of Hebrew Printing in the Shadow of the Inquisition

By: Yehudis Litvak Although the printing press—invented in Germany in the 15th century—met some opposition in the Christian world, it…

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14 Facts About the Code of Jewish Law (Shulchan Aruch)

By: Menachem Posner Its Hebrew Name Means ‘Set Table’ The Talmud contains 2,711 densely packed pages, full of involved discussions…

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Staten Island Mall Menorah Lighting Illuminates Hope, Unity, and Resilience

Staten Island Mall Menorah Lighting Illuminates Hope, Unity, and Resilience Edited by: TJVNews.com On Sunday, December 29, 2025, hundreds of…

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Orthodox Union Shielded From Employee Lawsuit, US Appeals Court Rules

(JNS) – A U.S. appeals court ruled this week that the Orthodox Union is protected from a wage complaint lawsuit…

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The Jewish Community in Japan: A History of Resilience, Integration, and Cultural Coexistence

Edited by: Fern Sidman The Jewish community in Japan, though small in number, represents a rich tapestry of resilience, cultural…

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What Is Asarah B’Tevet (Tevet 10)?

By: Chabad.org The 10th of Tevet (known as Asarah B'Tevet) is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance.…

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“The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children” – A Forgotten Tragedy Brought to Light Through Historic Collaboration

“The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children” - A Forgotten Tragedy Brought to Light Through Historic Collaboration Edited by: Fern Sidman…

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Born in Philly, the Public Menorah Turns 50

By By Dovid Margolin(Chabad.Org) On a cold Chanukah night in the winter of 1974, five Chabadniks schlepped a small wooden menorah onto Independence Mall in Philadelphia.…

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