admin | October 14, 2020
Judaism has no pope. The last time Jewish religious authority was highly centralized was the Gaonate in Babylonia more than 1,000 years ago. The first siddur order of prayer was the result of questions posed by the Jews of Spain around 860 CE to Rav Amram Gaon
admin | October 14, 2020
(JTA) Germany has pledged to include Israel in Europes deal for a future vaccine against the COVID-19 virus, in keeping with Germanys special relationship with Israel as a response to the Holocaust.
admin | October 14, 2020
The casting of Gal Gadot to play Cleopatra has led to a backlash, but much of the outrage misses the point. Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian Queen, and one of the few women remembered from the region's history will be played by Israeli actress, Gal Gadot. Arguments of cultural appropriation, stealing Arab film roles, land, and culture, have already been made on social media
admin | October 14, 2020
In years to come, political commentators and analysts will scratch their heads intensely while making what will most likely be a futile attempt to understand why Benny Gantz, currently the alternating Israeli prime minister, dragged his party into a coalition government that was stillborn especially as it was a government that aimed to serve one thing and one thing only: Benjamin Netanyahus attempt to escape from his corruption trial.We may never know the real reason behind Gantzs decision to join the coalition, which was taken in cahoots with his chief partner in the party, another former commander of the Israeli army, Gabi Ashkenazi. Was it the lure of becoming prime minister midway through the term of this government? Was it from a sense of responsibility a wish to not leave the country rudderless after three indecisive general elections
admin | October 14, 2020
Tomorrow, the Israeli parliament will be voting on the agreement to normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates. A large majority will approve a hugely favourable step towards the Israeli governments goals: perpetuating its systematic violations of international law and of the Palestinian peoples inalienable rights.
admin | October 14, 2020
A new exhibit has opened at the Jewish Museum in the German city of Worms, detailing the rich Jewish history of the three major Jewish cities of the Rhineland region Speyer, Worms and Mainz.The exhibit, called ShUM on the Rhine From the Middle Ages to Modernity, leads visitors on a journey through centuries of Ashkenazi Jewish history that still influences Diaspora Jewry to this day, and includes some of the earliest medieval documentation of Jewish life in Europe.The exhibit takes its name from the Hebrew acronym for the three cities Speyer is Shpira, Worms is Warmaisa and Mainz is Magenza.On September 13, 2020, the exhibition was opened, as scheduled, despite COVID-19 and a very small team. The team was dedicated in a way never seen and experienced before, museum curator Susanne Urban told The Jerusalem Post.It was an exciting time and experience, and the topic bringing ShUM into life and making its outstanding monuments and traditions visible was great.The exhibit leads visitors on a journey through centuries of ShUM's Ashkenazi Jewish history (Credit:SchUM-Stdte e.V.)The three cities were a major medieval center of Diaspora Jewry, and many laws and legal rulings were made there including the Takkanot (enactments) ShUM, which were a set of decrees, some of which are still followed today, such as laws regarding marriage and death. cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: '36af7c51-0caf-4741-9824-2c941fc6c17b' }).render('4c4d856e0e6f4e3d808bbc1715e132f6'); });The exhibit is split into several thematic sections, including women, water and local architecture.
admin | October 14, 2020
The plan to defund relatives isnt the latest Windsors invention. It seems to be a repeating pattern of making an example of younger brother.
admin | October 12, 2020
(October 9, 2020 / JNS) Experts in global Jewish history believe that highlighting minority voices within the Jewish community has the power to honor its nuances and interconnectedness.
admin | October 12, 2020
Saturday, October 17 7:00 - 8:00 PM Broadway Trivia Teens in grades 7+ jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org Monday, October 19 6:00 - 7:30 PM Board of Trustees Regular Meeting online via WebEx https://gnlskype.my.webex.com/gnlskype.my/j.php?MTID=m91a35ef682b3af0d00acf6a879eaa928 Meeting Number : 163 282 1837 Password: DMksmQMJ265 (36576765 from phones) Join by phone +1-650-215-5226 United States Toll 8:30 - 9:30 PM I Love Autumn Drawing Challenge Teens in grades 7+ lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org Tuesday, October 20 9:30 - 10:30 AM Yoga Flow facilitated by Carolyn Series Open to All Levels Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Meeting ID: 849 1390 1791 Password: 781668 2:00 - 3:30 PM Bernard Herrmann and His Music Scores - Presented by Richard Knox We will have an opportunity during this program to revisit many of the mood-setting scores Herrmann created right through his final work on Martin Scorseses Taxi Driver.
admin | October 12, 2020
On November 1, 2020, Music of Remembrance will launch its 23rd concert season, which will feature a theme of endurance and hope. Presented over four streamed concerts, the performances will include live conversations, panels, meet-the-artists events, and special guests from around the world
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