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‘Money Looted from Jewish Victims:’ SWC Obtains Docs on Nazis in Argentina & Swiss Banks’ Involvement

By: Benjamin Brown The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has obtained and revealed a list of 12,000 Nazis who had been living in Argentina, many of whom...

Piano Said to be Made of Wood from Jewish Temple Up for Auction

The 220-year-old Siena Piano, now in Israel after many wanderings, is expected to sell for over $1 million. By: Batya Jerenberg A piano said to have...

Unique & Fun Recipes for Purim

By: Elizabeth Kurtz One of my favorite parts of the Purim holiday is preparing and serving dishes that I consider fun, creative and a bit...

Purim and the Holocaust

By: Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg My motto is never again, never forget, and never forgive. While some have criticized me for never forgiving the Nazis...

Parshas Tetzaveh–“Clothes Make the Man”

By: Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb My interest in the relationship between a person and his or her clothing goes back to my early days in...

Parshas Tetzaveh; Moshe Rabbenu Putting Himself on the Line

By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis This week`s parsha, Titsaveh, opens with the words, "V`Atoh titsaveh..,"–"And you shall command..." The words "and you" are puzzling. Who is "you",...

Unique & Fun Recipes for Purim

By: Elizabeth Kurtz One of my favorite parts of the Purim holiday is preparing and serving dishes that I consider fun, creative and a bit...

Parshas Terumah–The Mishkan Gifts Are Listed In Descending Order

By: Rabbi Yissocher Frand The verse lists the various materials that were donated to the Mishkan. The Torah mentions "gold, silver, and copper; turquoise, purple,...

Parshas Terumah – Building G-d’s Sanctuary

By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis In this week’s parsha, we find the commandments to build the mishkan and all the vessels that were contained therein, including the ark, the...

When God is Hidden: The Meaning of Purim

By: Slovie Jungreis-Wolff “These days will be remembered and kept in each generation, in every family, land and city. These days of Purim will never...

“Megilat Esther”–Background & Summary – Part 1

By: OU Staff The Story of Purim Introduction Purim is known as the Holiday of the “nes nistar,” the “hidden miracle.” This is because HaShem saved the...

All-Star Sephardi Musical to Open the NY Sephardic Jewish Film Festival: Feb 23 to March 2 

Edited by: TJVNews.com The New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) announces its action-packed 2020 program of 19 films. Showcasing 11 première films, including two...

Parshas Mishpatim – The Stuff of Unity

By: Rabbi Aron Tendler There are families whose hold on Judaism and Jewish tradition is so tentative that the word “holy” is thought to be...

Parshas Mishpatim – How to Relate to Your Fellow Man

By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis The parashah opens with a most unusual expression, "V`eileh hamishpatim asher tasim lifneihem - And these are the commandments that you shall place before them."...

Purim Teaches Us How to Respond to Anti-Semitism

Bond in unity and stand up as proud Jews By: Slovie Jungreis-Wolff As anti-Semitic incidents rise at an alarming rate, I am listening carefully to the...

Presidential Quotes about Jews and Israel – Part 1

By: Dr. Yvette Alt Miller American presidents have long appreciated Jews and the Jewish state. Here are some inspiring quotes from presidents expressing their appreciation...

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