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25/09/2024

Increasing Your Healthspan as a Jewish Person: A Holistic Approach

Discover how Jewish traditions, dietary laws, mindfulness, and community values can help increase your healthspan, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being

13/09/2024

Intermarriage and Jewish Identity: Navigating Love and Tradition

Explore the complexities and opportunities of interfaith marriages within Jewish communities, and how couples navigate love, tradition, and identity

03/09/2024

Building a Stronger Jewish Future: The Role of Education and Community Engagement

In a rapidly changing world, where cultural identities often face the pressures of assimilation and modernity, the Jewish community finds itself at a crucial juncture.

28/08/2024

The History and Evolution of Jewish Communities Worldwide

The history of Jewish communities around the globe is a narrative deeply intertwined with the broader history of humanity itself. Spanning thousands of years, this history reflects a complex tapestry of resilience, adaptation, and cultural evolution

24/08/2024

Jewish Education: Schools, Yeshivas, and Beyond

Jewish education has been a cornerstone of Jewish life for millennia, playing a crucial role in preserving and transmitting the rich heritage, traditions, and religious practices of the Jewish people.

19/08/2024

Modern Challenges and Opportunities for Jewish Communities

Jewish communities worldwide are navigating a rapidly changing landscape in the 21st century, where both long-standing challenges and new opportunities shape the communal, cultural, and religious life of Jews.

09/08/2024

The Importance of Tzedakah: Giving Back to the Community

Tzedakah, the Jewish tradition of charity, is a fundamental aspect of Jewish life, deeply rooted in both religious teachings and cultural values.

08/08/2024

How to build a vibrant community, 5 strategies for success

Creating and maintaining a flourishing Jewish community goes beyond mere association. It entails forging bonds, fostering engagement, and embracing inclusivity. Here are five crucial strategies to begin your community's journey

24/07/2024

Jewish Views on Death and the Afterlife

While Jewish teachings emphasize living a meaningful and righteous life in this world, Jewish thought also addresses the mystery of what happens after death.

22/07/2024

Jewish Weddings: Traditions, Rituals, and Modern Adaptations

From the chuppah to the breaking of the glass, each aspect of a Jewish wedding carries deep significance, yet many couples today are finding creative ways to blend tradition with contemporary values and personal preferences.

15/07/2024

Jewish Humor: Laughing Through History

Humor has played a significant role in Jewish culture for centuries, acting as a means of coping with hardship, fostering community, and expressing profound insights about the human condition.

11/07/2024

5 Quick & Easy Kosher Dishes for Busy Weeknights

Keeping kosher doesn't have to mean sacrificing convenience or flavour. Here are 5 quick and simple dishes you can whip up at home, even on busy weeknights

03/07/2024

The Jewish Response to Modern Ethical Dilemmas: A Tradition of Moral Inquiry

Judaism, with its ancient roots and rich tradition of ethical reflection, offers a profound framework for navigating modern ethical dilemmas

24/06/2024

How You Can Prepare For The Golden Years!

Preparing for old age as a Jewish person involves a combination of practical, spiritual, and communal considerations. Here are some aspects to consider

19/06/2024

The Jewish Calendar: Festivals, Fast Days, and Sacred Time

The Jewish calendar is not just a way to mark time; it is a sacred framework that shapes the rhythm of Jewish life.

12/06/2024

Jewish Symbols and Their Meanings

Jewish symbols have played a vital role in the religious and cultural life of the Jewish people for centuries. These symbols are rich in meaning, representing the faith, history, and values of Judaism.

06/06/2024

Ten Tips for Raising Jewish Children in the 21st Century

Raising Jewish children in the 21st century involves blending the beauty of Jewish tradition and modernity, while instilling a strong sense of identity and values.

28/05/2024

Keeping up with tradition, and ways to pass them on

Want to keep traditions alive? Here are some ways to help your children understand the importance of our sacred traditions.

16/05/2024

Travel with a Twist. Check out these Cultural Hotspots

Check out these culturally relevant hotspots which have cultural significance, historical importance and provide a great opportunity to connect with Jewish heritage.

03/05/2024

Creating Traditions and Memories to pass on through the Generations

Traditions and legacies are the ways in which families live on through history. Here are some ideas to create new traditions as a family which can be passed through the generations to come

29/04/2024

Jewish Holidays and Their Cultural Significance

Jewish holidays are deeply rooted in history and tradition, reflecting the spiritual, cultural, and communal life of the Jewish people. Each holiday carries with it a unique set of customs, rituals, and historical significance, connecting modern-day Jewish communities to their ancient past.

25/04/2024

10 Ideas to entertain the kids when the rain comes

Here comes the rain! Don’t struggle when you are stuck indoors, here are 10 creative ideas to entertain the kids at home!

10/04/2024

A sprinkling of Yiddish: How Jewish words snuck into everyday English

While Yiddish itself isn't as widely spoken today, many Yiddish words have become so commonplace in English that you might not even realize their origins

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