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Shtisel
"Shtisel" is an Israeli drama that first aired in 2013 on yes, gaining international acclaim through Netflix. Created by Yehonatan...
Jul 21 min read


Parshat Naso: Blessings, Suspicion, and the Art of Presence
When you carry a community, you lift more than just names. This week’s parsha is called Naso , which means “Lift up.” It begins with a...
Jun 83 min read


Spoonfuls of Tradition
For millennia, long before synthetic pills and gleaming pharmacies—families turned to nature’s own pantry of plants, extracts, and...
Jun 24 min read


Mount Sinai Challah: The Forgotten Treasure of Spanish Jewry
In the world of Jewish baking traditions, there is one creation that has almost disappeared from collective memory - Mount Sinai Challah....
Jun 22 min read


Bamidbar – In the Wilderness, With a Plan
Before the journey begins, you need to know who you are — and who you’re walking with. Welcome to the Book of Numbers. But in Hebrew,...
Jun 12 min read


Parashat Behar–Bechukotai: Mountains, Money, and a Very Honest God
Torah thoughts from somewhere between Sinai and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula Welcome to the end of Leviticus. If this book were a Netflix...
May 252 min read


Lag BaOmer: Bonfires, Bows & Arrows, the Best Potatoes in the World
Meet Lag BaOmer .For Israeli kids, this holiday isn't about deep mysticism, rabbis, or religious rituals. It’s about Bar Kochba , a real...
May 162 min read


Lag B’Omer - A Jewish Celebration of Fire and Spirit
A Night of Bonfires and Stories Picture a crisp spring evening, the sky aglow with the flicker of bonfires, laughter echoing, and tales...
May 153 min read


What Is the “Parashat HaShavua”?
What Is the “Parashat HaShavua”? – A Friendly Introduction If you’ve ever been curious about how Jews connect with their ancient...
May 112 min read


Shabbat: A Jewish Island in Time
For many Icelanders, Judaism may seem like something distant—rooted in ancient history or perhaps glimpsed briefly in films or books. But...
May 93 min read


Searching for an Icelandic-Jewish Identity
I am a Jew, born to New Yorkers, raised in Los Angeles. Yet, it was moving to Iceland that helped me understand what it means to be...
Apr 23 min read


Charoset for Passover: A Sweet Tradition
Charoset is an essential part of the Passover Seder plate. This delicious mixture represents the mortar used by the Israelites during...
Apr 21 min read


Jews and Israelis in Iceland
The Jewish community in Iceland, though small, boasts a rich and dynamic history. The earliest documented Jewish presence dates back to...
Apr 12 min read
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