(The Conversation) — Anita Diamant, the prolific writer and Jewish feminist activist, begins her book “The Jewish Wedding Now” with a simple statement: “According to Jewish law, the requirements for a ...
From ancient rituals to modern fashion statements, the bridal veil has remained an enduring symbol throughout centuries of wedding traditions. While its origins are steeped in superstition and ...
A new study on the unique Purim traditions of the Cochin Jewish community by Prof. Shalva Weil, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain, from Hebrew University, published in the ...
Victorians knew how to make a proposal sparkle—literally! Their engagement rings were all about diamonds, often paired with gems like amethyst, emerald, or pearl. The go-to band was a warm rose or ...
Raye Schiller, a standup comedian, could always recognize Jay Nemanpour’s laugh in a crowd. By Rosalie R. Radomsky Heads turned as soon as Raye Schiller arrived at the JQ International Impact Awards ...
There is a meme that circulates every holiday season, an image of a sign in a restaurant window. “The Chinese Restaurant Association of the United States would like to extend our thanks to the Jewish ...
(The Conversation) — What do you do on Dec. 25 if you don’t celebrate Christmas? For Jewish Americans, the answers range from takeout to filling a shift for Christian colleagues. (The Conversation) — ...