After the Zionist Revolution: Patterns of Jewish Collective Identity among Israeli Jews
This thorough article compares the findings of the The Jewish People Policy Institute’s Israeli Pluralism Survey (2016) and the Pew Research
Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim?
Produced by My Jewish Learning, this introductory video (01:32) provides several historical, spiritual and practical explanations for the custom of
Drop Your Mask: Why We Dress Up on Purim
Produced by Aish.com, this insightful video (02:29) features Rabbi Yaakov Cohen reveals the deep psychological and spiritual wisdom behind the
Why Do Jews Eat Hamantaschen on Purim?
Produced by The Nosher, a Jewish food blog, this video (01:11) explains the history behind the Ashkenazi custom to eat hamantaschen
The History & Spiritual Significance of Hamantaschen
This short video (01:12) from Chabad.org suggestions several different reasons why we eat Hamantaschen on Purim. This thorough article by Rabbi Yehuda
The Festive Purim Meal: Seudat Purim
From the website of the Orthodox Union, this thorough article outlines the spiritual significance and halachic guidelines of the Seudat
Mishloach Manot: Now & Then
This video (01:12) from the Central Synagogue Reform Congregation introduces the custom of Mishloach Manot – delivering gifts of food to
What Is Purim?
This amusing and informative video (05:04) presents an excellent overview of the origins, significance and customs of Purim, including an animated summary
War & Ethics in the IDF Ethical Code
Adapted from a lecture by Moshe Halbertal, Israeli philosopher, professor and co-author of the Israeli Army Code of Ethics, this article
Dan Senor: How Israel Became a Leader in Business Innovation
In this CNBC news segment (06:46), Dan Senor, co author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle, discusses some