Archive for: Jewish Identity

Professor finds possible ‘Lost Tribe of Israel’

Jewish Identity>> News>> Religion>> World | April 25, 2013

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) – The scholar known internationally as the ‘British Indiana Jones’ has tracked a tribal people identifying itself as a...

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Sharansky gets green light to pursue Kotel prayer plan

Beliefs and Concepts>> Community>> Israel>> Jewish History>> Jewish Identity>> News | April 23, 2013

JERUSALEM (JTA) – Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky was given a green light by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue his plan for a permanent...

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Kosher Toronto: meeting the hunger for more restaurants

Arts & Culture>> Beliefs and Concepts>> Canada>> Cuisine>> Features>> Food>> Jewish Identity | April 23, 2013

Talia Hart Correspondent Toronto’s hunger for more kosher establishments may be on its way to being satisfied. A whole lot of shawarma and long overdue deli meats...

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Bnei Menasche in India celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut

Arts & Culture>> Beliefs and Concepts>> Community>> Jewish Identity>> Religion | April 23, 2013

More than 1,200 members from the Bnei Menashe community of northeastern India celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) and the resumption of their...

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Reclaim the J.A.P.

Commentary>> Community>> Jewish Identity>> Opinion | April 23, 2013

Alana Kayfetz The Pulse Like, oh my g-d! Like, like really…If it looks like a J.A.P. and sounds like a J.A.P., is it a J.A.P. (Jewish American Princess)? Maybe...

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