Jeremiah Abramovich, Elsie Atun, Philip K orach, Ana Shalom, Gabriel Shnaider Tu BAv is a holiday in the Jewish calendar that recalls the union of the Jewish People celebrating love and brotherhood. However, the origins of this holiday are not entirely joyful. It is narrated in the book of Shoftim, prior to the establishment of […]
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By: Romi Morales Yes, I know. The popular saying is a little different: “There is only one step from love to hate.” I must admit, I love popular sayings. Generally, many common senses that society has been building over time place in a small sentence. However, in this particular case, I am not sure that
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By: Moshe Glikson The renewal of Shavuot as the holiday of Bikkurim, the beautiful custom that began in the Land of Israel of bringing the first fruits of the Land of Israel to the Jewish National Fund, add grace to this holiday, which is one of the most lovely and endearing holidays of the Jewish
By: Uri Kostzer, Mazkirut Olamit of Hanoar Hatzioni Oh, Yerushalayim, the eternal capital of the Jewish people. Ir David,Yerushalayim shel Zahav… I have always felt Jerusalem as the “Symbol of theJewish people”: many people pray toward Jerusalem; for Jerusalem I broke a glassin my wedding and promised never to forget it; in Jerusalem we aspire
Caio Szymonowicz, Netzach Israel B’Brazil Achieving the independence of our state was very difficult. Blood was spilled, families were destroyed, and wars had to be fought. However, in 1948, after almost two thousand years of waiting, we were able to declare our independence. Yet the heart of our capital was still inaccessible. Jerusalem remained under
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