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OU PRESS announces the publication of Bridging Traditions: Demystifying Differences Between Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews by Rabbi Haim Jachter and…

| May 4, 2022

Bridging Traditions is essential reading for Jews of all origins who are interested in understanding their own practices and appreciating those of their brethren, and in seeing the kaleidoscope of halachic observance as a multi-faceted expression of an inner divine unity. As the rabbi of a Sephardic synagogue for over twenty years who himself is of Ashkenazic descent and trained in Ashkenazic yeshivot, Rabbi Haim Jachter has a unique vantage point from which to observe the differences in customs and halachot between Ashkenazim and Sephardim. In his new book, Rabbi Jachter applies his wide-ranging expertise to explicating an encyclopedic array of divergences between Ashkenazic and Sephardic halachic practice, while also capturing the diversity within different Sephardic communities

Why are Mizrahi and Sephardic communities being misrepresented as anti-Israel? – JNS.org

| May 4, 2022

(May 1, 2022 / JNS) Anyone involved in Mizrahi and Sephardic Jewish life knows that the overwhelming majority of us are Zionists.

Beit Harambam United in Times of Adversity – Jewish Exponent

| May 4, 2022

An increasing number of young members has made Beit Harambam text study classes an opportunity to build friendships. | Courtesy of Moshe Asiag Congregation Beit Harambam has never had any trouble gathering a minyan for prayers three times a day.

Ruben Navarrette commentary: Faced with Ukrainians seeking refuge, Israel fails the immigration test again – West Central Tribune

| May 4, 2022

SAN DIEGO Israel is a beautiful country. What a shame that, when debating immigration, it battles such ugly contradictions. In that respect, the Land of Canaan is a miniature version of the United States.

Great Neck rabbi and Rambam boost Tiberias – The Jewish Star

| May 4, 2022

By Judy Lash Balint, JNS Rehabilitating a crack house in Tiberias was not exactly in the job description of Rabbi Yamin Levy, spiritual leader of the Beth Hadassah Synagogue Great Neck (the Iranian Jewish Center). But that house happened to be right next to the dilapidated tomb of Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, the great medieval philosopher and halachic authority known as the Rambam, or Maimonides.

‘Ace of Taste’ shows the savory side of chef Duff Goldman – Journal Inquirer

| May 4, 2022

Hes the Ace of Cakes and Buddy Valastros worst nightmare on Buddy vs. Duff. But Food Networks new daytime series, Duff: Ace of Taste, which premiered on April 24, reveals another side of celebrity chef Duff Goldman, whos best known for his baking.


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