Countless mighty and pure angels wait in silence with trepidation and anticipation. Suddenly, voices rise from the earth below. “Kadosh! Kadosh! Kadosh! Hashem Tzivakos, melo chol ha’aretz kevodo!” ...

In some circles, it is assumed that the laws of kashrut, the dietary laws, are related to health. By abstaining for example, from the consumption of swine, one is protected from trichinosis. A cursory ...

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Israel is to participate in – and elevate – every sphere of national life in order to reveal the inner connection of all that exists to the Divine Ideal. Parshat Shemini clarifies the Hebrew concept ...

An Israeli community is observing the Jewish holiday of Purim with a sacred item made by a group of Oklahomans halfway across the globe. Rabbi Juan Mejia, of Oklahoma City, said he and other members ...

The Kedusha program delves into the unique interplay between Jewish liturgical traditions and the European Baroque musical language. Drawing from diverse sources – archives of the Portuguese Jewish ...

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The Torah begins with the dawn of Creation. To fully appreciate this narrative, one must recognize history to be more than a mere series of coincidences. Rather, there is a purpose to existence and a ...

On the final evening of 2024, the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, under the baton of its founder and artistic director, Prof. David Shemer, will present a deeply evocative concert titled Kedusha ...