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Why Do Jews Today Follow the Laws of the Torah and Tamud? Halacha is much more than an antiquated set of rules for Jewish lifestyle, and is ceaselessly evolving. Feb 5, 2012 - Jan Lee

Tips for a 21st Century Green and Festive Hanukkah Jewish communities are finding more ways to incorporate green-living practices into their holiday celebrations these days, even during Hanukkah. Dec 23, 2011 - Jan Lee

Why Isn't Hanukkah A Major Jewish Holiday? The Festival of Lights is the story of a miracle - and of the Maccabees' historic victory - so why isn't it a major event on the Jewish calendar? Nov 15, 2011 - Jan Lee

Selichot: Prayers of Repentance on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur The meaning of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is embodied in Selichot, some of Judaism's most moving prayers of repentance and unity. Sep 28, 2011 - Jan Lee

Can the Palestinians Find Unity in a New State? As Palestinians prepare to lobby for statehood, experts debate whether the bid at the UN will work in the favor of the Palestinian people. Sep 20, 2011 - Jan Lee

UN Starts Somalia Aid Flights and Appeals to Donors for Help With new areas of famine declared in Somalia, the UN is stepping up its appeal for aid as it attempts to head off increased starvation in the region. Aug 8, 2011 - Jan Lee

Astoria Kicks Off Fair and More Bicentennial Events August 2-14 Astoria, Oregon continues its summer-long festivities this week with the county fair, followed by a cruise, barbecue and a visit by Reba McEntire. Aug 4, 2011 - Jan Lee

Shatnez and the Kosher Suit for Rosh Hashanah The Torah warns against mixing wool and linen - even in men's suits - so what can observant Jews to do with today's tailored styles and trends? Aug 3, 2011 - Jan Lee

Israeli Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira Buried Following Stabbing The contributions of the Abuhatzeira family were remembered in Israel this Shabbat as the Jewish community laid Baba Elazar to rest at the Mount of Olives. Jul 31, 2011 - Jan Lee

Rabbi in Israel Rules that Mallorca's Conversos Are Jews The historic decision by a prominent Orthodox rabbi opens the door for the 'Chuetas' to return to the Jewish people, says Shavei Israel founder. Jul 13, 2011 - Jan Lee

Animal Cruelty, Pet Safety and Jewish Law Are Jews really permitted to stone a dog, and what is considered cruelty to animals - tza'ar ba'alei chayim - in Jewish tradition? Jul 11, 2011 - Jan Lee

Shavuot - The Mitzvah to Eat Cheesecake and Other Dairy Delights Cheesecake, ice cream, blintzes, milk pudding, and cakes made to resemble the heavens ...Shavuot's culinary feast reflects the uniqueness of this holiday. Jun 3, 2011 - Jan Lee

Temple Beit T'Shuvah - L.A's Unusual Non-denominational Synagogue The West Los Angeles synagogue, whose name means House of Return, offers a 'post-denominational' view and is gaining attention all across the U.S. May 15, 2011 - Jan Lee

Jews Killed During Inquisition in 1691 Are Honored in Mallorca The persecution and expulsion of Sephardic Jews during the Inquisition has never been criticized by a public official in Spain, until now. May 7, 2011 - Jan Lee

The Nazis' Most Important Arsenal During WWII Hitler and the Nazis advanced as far as they did not just because of military might, says one author, but because of what they created for German society. May 4, 2011 - Jan Lee

Never Again – Holocaust Remembrance Day and Its Lessons Today Researchers use the inspiration and the lessons of Yom Hashoah to guide them in discovering ways to prevent genocide and cultural conflicts. May 1, 2011 - Jan Lee

Jews Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day's 60th Year in 2011 Shoah victims will be acknowledged by at least three generations of descendants this year, a testament to the continuing existence of the Jewish People. Apr 30, 2011 - Jan Lee

The Afikomen at Seder - Transforming Passover's Memory to Hope The piece of matzo we call the afikoman is a powerful image at the seder table, and plays an important role in telling the Jewish story of Exodus, Apr 18, 2011 - Jan Lee

Jewish Students Learn About Ecological Awareness Through Charity A surprising result occurred when Orthodox students from Sherman Oaks CA combined environmental awareness with efforts to support Jewish families in need. Apr 5, 2011 - Jan Lee

The Jewish Tradition of Selling Leaven Before Passover The custom of getting rid of one's chametz just before Pesach dates back to the days of the Talmud - yet its accepted tradition remains controversial. Mar 21, 2011 - Jan Lee

Jews of the World - Germany's 21st Century Jewish Revival A Conservative rabbi talks about his observations of the changes taking place in one of Western Europe's oldest homelands of Judaism. Mar 9, 2011 - Jan Lee

In Homage to the Sailor – Astoria's Famous Poet's Festival This weekend, Astoria, the Northwest's oldest port, will host its 14th year of poetry, music and workshops in honor of its West Coast seafaring history. Feb 23, 2011 - Jan Lee

Finding Identity in the Jewish Holiday of Purim How Jews celebrate identity and culture is shaped by the memory and meaning of others. Feb 19, 2011 - Jan Lee

Is there a Jewish Way to Celebrate Valentine's Day? Sometimes compassion, kindness, and yes, even pride in one's self speak louder about love than candy hearts, chocolate and Valentine's Day cards. Feb 12, 2011 - Jan Lee

How to Get Your Older Dog to Drink More Water Drinking water is a natural instinct for dogs, but can be a challenge for older dogs and those in pain. Feb 5, 2011 - Jan Lee

Jewish Valentine's Day Gifts Are the Rage on February 14 Holiday Expressing one's love through cards, chocolate or another gift is still the Jewish thing to do - even on Valentine's Day, that most unorthodox holiday. Jan 30, 2011 - Jan Lee

Ski the Rockies at Fernie BC It's the deep powder that draws many skiers to the western slope of the Canadian Rockies and Fernie Alpine Resort champions that reputation year after year. Jan 23, 2011 - Jan Lee

Reconstructionist Judaism and the Restructuring of Jewish Faith Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan first created Reconstructionist Judaism in the 1920s, and its evolution tells an interesting story about the history of Judaism today. Jan 22, 2011 - Jan Lee

Tu b'Shvat Fundraising Aimed to Restore Mount Carmel After Fire Tu b'Shvat is symbolized by the planting of a single tree; in 2011, it will mark the auspicious restoration of Israel's most valuable forest. Jan 15, 2011 - Jan Lee

The Jewish Ideals of Tikkun Olam vs the Reality of Life in Israel Terrorism and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians are part of life in Israel. Will the ideals of tikkun olam - and peace - ever be realized? Jan 8, 2011 - Jan Lee

Differences between the Tanakh and the Old Testament The Hebrew Bible is often referred to as the Old Testament. Yet it is distinct in composition, format and semantics from its Christian counterpart. Dec 29, 2010 - Jan Lee

The Bnei Menashe Jews – A Miracle of Jewish Survival To some the Sons of Menashe in India, who practice Orthodox Judaism, are a quandary; to others, they are evidence of the miracle of Jewish survival. Dec 20, 2010 - Jan Lee

Jewish Family, Interfaith Marriage and the Christmas Holidays Christmas is the most challenging time of the year for many Jewish families, particularly for couples raising children with multi-faith backgrounds. Dec 12, 2010 - Jan Lee

In Defiance and Faith: Lighting the Hanukkah Candles in Public The Talmud commands Jews to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah by lighting the chanukiah where others can see it. What about when anti-Semitism exists? Dec 3, 2010 - Jan Lee

The Dybbuk, Ibbur and Golem: Judaism's Mythical Spirits Ghosts and sinister spirits belong more to the world of Kabbalah than Jewish history; still, they are a rich part of Judaism's mythology and culture. Oct 16, 2010 - Jan Lee

Why Many Jews Don't Celebrate Halloween Witches, demons and scary Halloween outfits make for an imaginative October holiday ... so why do many Jews avoid celebrating Halloween? Oct 9, 2010 - Jan Lee

Sukkot: Reclaiming Our Ecology One Phrag at a Time The sukkah, the ancient symbol of the Israelites' escape to freedom, may eventually become the Jewish contribution to wetland conservation. Sep 26, 2010 - Jan Lee

Cable TV Offers More Jewish Resources for the High Holidays Cable TV providers will offer added content this year for Yom Kippur and Sukkot that will be complemented by even more resources on the internet. Sep 17, 2010 - Jan Lee

Jewish Services on the Internet During the High Holidays The advent of web videos and streaming internet radio has made it easier for Jews to connect with religious services during the High Holidays. Sep 12, 2010 - Jan Lee

More Synagogues Are Offering Jews Free Services for Rosh Hashanah Finding free services at Rosh Hashanah won't be hard this year, thanks to the 2010 recession that has inspired a host of free programs across North America. Sep 4, 2010 - Jan Lee

A New Generation of Polish Hidden Jews Connects with Israel A new contingent from Poland's hidden Jewish community has traveled to Israel to learn about its ancient heritage with the help of Shavei Israel. Aug 28, 2010 - Jan Lee

Do All Orthodox Jews Support the Creation of Israel? Sixty-some years after its creation, Haredi Jews still debate whether Israel has the right to exist - and whether supporting her is sacrilegious. Aug 22, 2010 - Jan Lee

Torah, and then Haftarah: Why Jews Read the Prophets on Shabbat The Jewish tradition of reading the Haftarah on the Shabbat symbolizes not only faithfulness to G-d but the Jews' determination to triumph over persecution. Aug 12, 2010 - Jan Lee

Judaism and Multiculturalism: Who is Considered a Neighbor? Firm rules are set down in the Torah and Talmud to ensure equal and respectful treatment of neighbors and outsiders by Jews. Why? Aug 7, 2010 - Jan Lee

Israeli Government Blocks Conversion Bill for Jewish Unity Jewish organizations opposing a conversion bill have entered into a deal with the Israeli government in a bid to offer input before a review in the Knesset. Jul 22, 2010 - Jan Lee

Judaism's Saddest Day - Tisha b'Av Judaism's two great temples were destroyed more than 1,700 years ago, yet Jews still mourn the loss each year with a national day of fasting and prayer. Jul 19, 2010 - Jan Lee

Reform and Conservative Jews Protest Arrest of Woman at Kotel The arrest of a Jewish woman for holding a Torah and wearing a tallit at the Kotel has sparked anger by Jewish organizations in Israel and North America. Jul 17, 2010 - Jan Lee

Reform Judaism Celebrates 200 Years Amid Week-Long Controversy The anniversary of the first Reform synagogue 200 years ago was marked with celebration and dismay this week after two incidents in Jerusalem. Jul 17, 2010 - Jan Lee

Jewish Groups Fight to Stop Orthodox Conversion Bill in Israel A conversion bill currently in the Israeli Knesset could affect the ability of Reform and Conservative Jews to declare aliyah to Israel, critics say. Jul 15, 2010 - Jan Lee

Why Jews Call the Holocaust the Shoah Many Jews refer to the Holocaust as the Shoah, a word that in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide still resonates with historical meaning. Jul 10, 2010 - Jan Lee

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