Jewish Religion and Thought
Adam Ferziger’s research opened new avenues for understanding “long-standing undercurrents in Israeli society, culture and Jewish identity,” the judges said.
“The laying of tefillin in the State of the Jews is not a subject for controversy; it is part of our Jewish identity,” Minister Yoav Kisch said.
“The government is showing that Jewish heritage will not be allowed to fall into the hands of people who want to erase our history and identity,” Jewish Community of Hebron representative told JNS.
“Here, Jews rose not because success was guaranteed, but because freedom made striving possible,” the leaders said.
The move, hailed by Tzohar as a breakthrough for transparency and competition, was put on hold after the Chief Rabbinate Council said it had not approved the decision.
Rabbi Amos Guetta was a revered spiritual leader; police arrested one of his students.
A €2.5 million European Research Council grant will fund an international effort led by the University of Groningen and the Israel Antiquities Authority to trace where the ancient manuscripts came from.
The demonstration caused heavy traffic, including a chain accident on Highway 1 in which a pregnant woman was moderately injured.
Banning brit milah would prevent Jewish life from flourishing in Europe, said Katharina von Schnurbein.
Sruly Meyer said he didn’t know what to expect, but figured that he could take the heat.
“The challenges facing American Jewry are also very profound,” Rabbi Menachem Genack told JNS. “The risk of rapid assimilation. The level of antisemitism that we’re seeing. The security challenges facing the State of Israel.”
“The light in his eyes, his love for the people of Israel, and his call never to despair continue to illuminate our path to this day.”
