Kislev: Month of Chanukah And Dreams - Jew in the City
Dec 3, 2024 · When the month of Kislev comes around – the month of Chanukah – I’m reminded of dreams. In waking life, we so often forfeit our intuition and prefer “logic.” We attempt to accelerate the plot, or perhaps contemplate all the ways something might go wrong. Kislev reminds us that this is a time to trust. […]
Orthodox Jewish All Star Jeff Astrof, "Friends" Writer and …
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What Happens When Yom Kippur Coincides With Shabbos?
Dear Jew In the City, This year Yom Kippur falls on Shabbat. What are the halachot concerning this? Thanks, Eliza _ Hi Eliza, Thanks for your question. When Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos, what’s different? Quite a bit when it comes to Shabbos, but surprisingly little when it comes to Yom Kippur. Shabbos is different […]
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Baruch C. Cohen, a Los Angeles civil litigation attorney, has taken a special interest in creating awareness in the community about the dangers of chillul Hashem, which literally means a “desecration of God’s name” and is used when a Jew does …
Why Do Orthodox Jewish Women Wear Wigs (If They Look Better …
Jul 25, 2024 · Why do Orthodox women wear wigs – especially if the wig looks even nicer than their hair? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose? In this video we explore the text-based sources for hair covering. It begins with a reference in the Torah, and then is expounded upon in the Talmud. But what about wigs? When did […]
What’s the Difference Between Hasidic vs. Orthodox Jews?
Dear Jew in the City-What's the difference between Hasidic vs. Orthodox Jews? What about the Jews on Shtisel vs. Hasidic Jews? Thanks, Michael / Dear Michael- Thanks for your question. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I haven’t seen (and have no plans to see) Shtisel, so I can’t address that. But I can address the difference between Hasidic and Orthodox Jews.
Sheitels, Snoods, Tichels And Shpitzels: A Visual Guide To …
Oct 21, 2020 · While Orthodox Jewish male headcoverings are pretty easy to spot, married Orthodox Jewish women’s head coverings range from more to less subtle, depending on the style choice and community the woman comes from. Well-done wigs, hats, and falls might not even be spottable, whereas snoods and turbans stand out from a mile away.The meaning behind the covering is significant, no matter how the ...
Why Do Orthodox Jewish Women Shave Their Heads?
Jul 25, 2020 · Dear Jew in the City- Why do Orthodox Jewish women shave their heads? Thank you, Kylie Dear Kylie- Thanks for your question. To say that Orthodox Jewish women shave their heads is a huge generalization, and not a particularly accurate one. What the majority of Orthodox women do is cover their hair. The parameters of […]
Hats and Yarmulkes: A Visual Guide To Orthodox Jewish Men's …
While we have previously discussed why Orthodox Jewish men wear yarmulkes (kippahs), and why many also wear hats, not all hats and yarmulkes look the same, and the differences in appearance can be puzzling to outsiders (and frankly even to Orthodox Jews in other groups!)Please use our handy visual guide to understanding Orthodox Jewish …
This Chabad Rebbetzin Is Normalizing Adoption In The Orthodox …
November is National Adoption Month and we had the pleasure of speaking with Chavie Bruk, who courageously shares her story with grace, wisdom, and levity. Married in her early twenties in 2006, Chavie Bruk moved to Montana with her husband on shlichus (emissaries of Jewish outreach) to establish a Jewish presence in the vast, picturesque […]