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Among the new haggadot to be published in 2024 are several for families.

10 New Haggadot for Your Seder Table This Passover

April 10, 2024April 9, 2024 JTA

The latest offerings range from contemplative readings on American patriotism and Zionism to Mel Brooks-inspired revelry.

The Beth Tfiloh solidarity mission delegation recently stopped by the village of Givat Harel to visit Yoni Rose (holding Ravens banner), BT’s interim chazzan who has been serving in the Israel Defense Forces for the past two-and-a-half months.

Oh, What A Beautiful Sight to See

April 9, 2024April 4, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev writes about leading Beth Tfiloh’s recent mission to Israel and the resilience of the Jewish people during the most challenging of times.

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Opinion Religion

Kosher Signs, Kosher Jews

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

What can we extrapolate from the commandment to only eat land animals with split hooves that chew their cud, wonders Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

An Oct. 21 livestream of the Shema broadcast from the Western Wall on behalf of Israeli hostages in Gaza drew viewers from around the world. (Screenshot, via JTA)

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Praying for the Hostages in Gaza and the ‘Whole House of Israel’

March 22, 2024March 27, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

The Acheinu prayer reminds us that the deeper we go into the experience of those suffering, the more fervently we will pray for their speedy redemption, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

Jewish thought leaders are facing down the uncomfortable implications of chapter nine of the Book of Esther at a time when the Jewish people are responding to the deadliest attack on them since the Holocaust. (Image by freepik on freepik.com)

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How Should Jews Observe Purim in the Wake of Oct. 7th?

March 22, 2024March 18, 2024 JTA

Some Jewish scholars and theologians are examining the parallels between Israel’s response to the Hamas attack and chapter nine of Megillat Esther.

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Opinion Purim Religion

How Do We Celebrate Purim in the Post-Oct. 7th Era?

March 20, 2024March 18, 2024 JTA

In the face of tragedy and despair, Jewish tradition calls on us to choose life, writes David I. Bernstein.

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Opinion Religion

Genesis of a Good Marriage

February 14, 2024February 9, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Maintaining joy in a wedded union comes from focusing on important things and letting go of the small stuff, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

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Community Religion Sports

Image of Taylor Swift Pops Up in Front of Northwest Baltimore Orthodox Shul

January 25, 2024January 26, 2024 JMORE Staff

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue joins the bandwagon of those celebrating the pop singer’s expected arrival in Charm City.

Opinion Religion

Preparing a Table

January 16, 2024January 15, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Psalm 23 contains messages of hope, comfort, and divine support, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev, relevant teachings for us today as we pray for Am Yisrael’s welfare.

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Opinion Religion

Taking Steps of Faith to Forge a Closer Connection with the Divine

December 29, 2023December 28, 2023 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Each of us must find our own path toward emunah, faith, in Hashem and Yiddishkeitt, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

In the nation's capital, hundreds recently turned out to show their support for Israel. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Opinion Religion

‘None Shall Make Us Afraid’

November 15, 2023November 10, 2023 Guest Contributor

Even during challenging times, Jews cannot forget we are a people committed to the sanctity of human life, writes Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, Ph.D.

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