By Judy Maller Simchat Hochmah (The Joy of Wisdom) is a new ceremony celebrating reaching the age of wisdom (70). It is significant that four women chose to share their 70th year focusing on their commitment to Judaism. The American Jewish community is blessed with smart and generous teachers. One of those teachers is Judy […]
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I am always surprised and moved by the courage and conviction displayed by Polish people who seek a connection to Judaism. There is something that draws people — call it curiosity; devotion; sympathy; guilt; a search for roots; reincarnated souls, — but it is “something” powerful. The struggle for Jewish identity and membership reminds us of […]
Pessach 2019
BEIT POLSKA (Warszawa & Gdansk) – It seems strange to some, but Pessach falls in the First Month of our Jewish calendar, Nissan, because Judaism is based on a Liberation, which took place in Nissan. Rosh Hashanah, the so-called ‘New Year’, in contrast, falls in the autumn, in the Seventh Month, because that is ”only” […]
The Miracle Of Jewish Survival
The king of Prussia, Frederick the Great, in a discussion with his court chaplain once said, “Give me proof of the inspiration of the Bible.” The chaplain replied, “Your majesty, I can answer your request in a single word.” Frederick looked at the chaplain with some amazement and asked, “What magic word carries such strong […]
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