Who Were The First Jews In Australia?
The following was posted to Facebook by Chabad of Rural & Regional Australia, bringing to light the first Jewish presence in Australia.
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Buildings In The Desert, and A Curse Written Into A Synagogue Mosaic In Ein Gedi
In the course of a survey of the Judean Desert carried out a few years ago by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Ministry of Heritage, and the Civil Administration Staff Officer for Archaeology in Judea and Samaria, a group of buildings dating to the last days of the Kingdom of Judah was discovered alongside the road ascending from Ein Gedi to the Judean Mountain ridge and the major cities of Hebron and Jerusalem. It’s discovery may connect with a curse found written into a synagogue floor mosaic.
JLI: I Survived 12 Camps During the Holocaust
He grew up in Warsaw, living a happy childhood until the year 1939. Having courageously and miraculously endured the hardships of 12 separate camps, his legacy and message continue to inspire all those who meet him. Today, he is the sole survivor from his family.
Who Is “Hyrcanus” Whose Name Was Engraved in Hebrew on a Stone Bowl in Jerusalem 2,100 Years Ago?
In 2015, a fragment of a chalk or soft limestone bowl was unearthed in the Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavation in the City of David Givʽati Parking Lot in the Jerusalem Walls National Park. The vessel was published and immediately aroused the curiosity of researchers. “Such stone vessels were used extensively by Jews as they were considered unsusceptible to ritual impurity.”
The Jew Project: Mendel Geisinsky, The Smiling Soldiers Project
Mendel is a Hasidic photographer from New York. While studying in Israel in 2021, Mendel wanted to show the world the side of the IDF that anyone who actually goes to Israel would see, and the Smiling Soldiers Project was born. He sat down for a portrait with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project.
I Had An Argument With AI Today, Chat GPT Ain’t So Knowledgeable After All
A Lubavitcher looking to make conversation with Chat GPT, and perhaps learn something new, discovered a new fact all right, Chat GPT isn’t infallible. In fact, it got rather confused.
Submerged and Emerged Alive Against All Odds
The following was adapted from a post on social media bringing alive the story of a miracle child who survived 35 minutes under water and bounced back.
Arrest Made In Three Incidents Where Shuls were Broken Into In Monsey
The Ramapo Police Department had received reports of synagogue burglaries in the Monsey area over two weekends in the month of January. After a fruitful investigation, an arrest was made.
On A Roll Crafts: Tu B’Shvat Activity
Tu B’shvat is right around the corner Here is a great way to make the fruit look even more enticing! Not only will you get to enjoy healthy fruit, but you’ll also become a fashionista in the process!
JLI: Forgiving God After My Greatest Loss – A Rabbi’s Story
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman had all the answers. Until one day, his wife tragically passed, and he was left to grapple with the burning question of ‘Why God Why.’
National Library of Israel Receives World’s Largest Collection of Yemenite Jewish Manuscripts
The National Library of Israel (NLI) is delighted to announce the donation of the world’s largest collection of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish manuscripts and fragments from the family of the late Yehuda Levi Nahum.
Gallery: More Than Three Months From The Oct 7th Attack, A Memorial For the Victims
Jewish photographer Dovber Hechtman visited the memorial in Tel Aviv for the victims of the Nova Festival which claimed the lives of hundreds of young people.
Rockland County Judge Rules Grafton Thomas Remains Incompetent to Stand Trial in Monsey Chanukkah Stabbings
A Rockland County judge has ruled an Orange County man remains incompetent to stand trial in the 2019 Hanukkah stabbings in Monsey.
Gallery: The IDF As You Have Never Seen Them Before
Lubavitch photographer Yisroel Teitelbaum made a visit to Eretz Yisroel bringing a shipment of much needed supplies to the soldiers fighting for the safety of Eretz Yisroel. While there he captured some iconic images of the IDF that will remain a testament forever.
JLI: What I’ve Learned From My Miraculous Brush With Death
Hear the logic-defying story of Rabbi Moshe Bryski’s brush with death on the 101 freeway, his recovery, and the wisdom and inspiration he took from it all.
Ever Heard God Bless America in Yiddish? Listen With Chazzon Aryeh Hurwitz
G-d Bless America, by Irving Berlin, originally Israel Beilin, a Russian Jew who moved to America and became one of the greatest song writers ever. Well someone did good ‘ole Irving the favor to write it up in Yiddish, and here we are. God Bless America in English and Yiddish. Enjoy!
OnPoint: Fifth Yeshiva Summit Offers Focused and Fundamental Guidance to NY Administrators
Close to 500 attendees representing 160 schools across New York State gathered last week for the 5th annual Yeshiva Summit. The Yeshiva Summit, a project of Agudath Israel of America’s Yeshiva Services department, is part of Agudah’s mission of advocating for schools across the spectrum of Torah Jewry.
Ancient Pottery Jar Handle Inscribed With The Name Menachem Discovered in Yerushalayim
This new discovery is too cool to handle. An ancient pottery jar handle bearing the Hebrew name “Menahem” was uncovered in Ras el-‘Amud, Jerusalem.
JLI: From Grieving to Healing After Losing My Son to Terrorism
Koby Mandell was just a regular teenager when he took a hike together with his friend in Tekoa, Israel. Tragically, they never returned.
Benny Friedman Release New Music Video “Lo Lefached”
Benny Friedman has released a new music video to his song “Lo Lefached”.
Lawsuit Brought By Neighbors Of Khal Bnei Torah In Haverstraw Tossed By Federal Judge
In a second victory for Khal Bnei Torah (KBT) of Mount Ivy, a religious corporation that owns property at 62 Riverglen Drive in the Town of Haverstraw, a federal court dismissed a complaint brought by its neighbors that sought to have the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act (RLUIPA) declared unconstitutional.
The Space: Providing Learning, Connection, and Community Within the Greater Monsey Area
The Space was created with the primary goal of establishing a woman run and woman focused center of learning, connection, and community within the greater Monsey area. Come check out The Space on Jan 16th, when they be hosting their Launch Event so you can see what they are all about.
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