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Charlie Kirk with Turning Point USA background

Magazine

Was Charlie Kirk Really Pro-Israel?

5 times Charlie Kirk stood firmly with Israel, even when it cost him

Magazine·Jun 18, 2026

Journalist Libi Alon smiling in a portrait photo.

Jewish Tradition

Libi Alon Becomes More Observant: “I Decided To Kasher My Kitchen”

Channel 14 U.S. correspondent Libi Alon said she has grown closer to religion since moving to America and recently decided to kasher her kitchen

Israel HaBahiyr·Jun 17, 2026

Customary Sabbath table: challah, candles, and wine

Jewish Tradition

Why Orthodox Jews Avoid Photos on Shabbat: The Holiness of the Day

Key Takeaways Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest. It’s observed from Friday sunset to Saturday night Shabbat seems to have a lot of restrictions, but they’re actually liberating Using a camera or phone involves electrical activity, prohibited in Jewish law Taking a photo creates a permanent record or image, prohibited in Jewish law What

Magazine·May 26, 2026

Jewish Tradition

Israeli High School Robotics Team Chooses Shabbat Over International Finals

High school students from AMIT Modiin ranked 15th worldwide at Houston robotics competition, but opted out of the finals to honor the Shabbat.

Sinai Staff·Apr 21, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 7: The Sabbath Continues to Give us Joy, Peace, Love, Spirit and Purpose

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 14, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 6: Finding the Spirit From Within

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 8, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Weekly Inspiration: Insights from Parshat Vayikra

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Vayikra, meaning “And He called,” covers Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26 and is read in synagogues worldwide on Shabbat. It begins the third book of the Torah and focuses on the laws of the korbanot (sacrifices) brought in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including burnt offerings, meal offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Apr 4, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 5: Singing on Shabbat is Linked to the Songs of Moses, Miriam, Hannah and Deborah

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 30, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Glossary of Jewish Terms in Hebrew

This convenient list of Jewish terms in Hebrew will help make our content more accessible for everyone.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 23, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Weekly Inspiration: Insights from Parshat Vayakhel

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Vayakhel, meaning “And he assembled,” covers Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 and is read in synagogues worldwide on Shabbat.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 21, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 4: A Woman of Valor – She Will Forever Be Praised

Join us for a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 18, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 3: A Day of Rest for the World

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Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 16, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Weekly Inspiration: Insights from Parshat Ki Tisa

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Ki Tisa, meaning, ‘When you elevate,’ covers Exodus 30:11 – 34:35 and is read in synagogues worldwide on Shabbat

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 14, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Inspiration for the Week: Insights from ‘Parshat Trumah’

This week’s Torah portion, ‘Parshat Trumah’, meaning ‘offering’ covering Exodus 25:1 – 27:19, is read in synagogues worldwide on Shabbat.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Mar 2, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Shabbat Part 2: Kabbalat Shabbat, Welcoming the Divine

Embark on a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Feb 20, 2025

Living Bible

Shabbat Part 1: A Holy Invitation for Rest and Renewal

Embark on a weekly learning journey: unveiling the Jewish wisdom about the Sabbath.

Rabbi Avi Baumol·Feb 12, 2025