Ashkenazi
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt the Ashkenaz Jewish music and culture festival in Toronto
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Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion
The Chief Rabbinate office is rife with nepotism, affecting Israeli society - opinion
Accusations of nepotism within Israel's rabbinate intensify amid upcoming elections. This practice, seen in key appointments, raises concerns about fairness and transparency.
Position for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi reopens as Rabbinical Committee withdraws candidate
The Rabbinical Committee withdraws Rabbi Meir Kahane as the Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, reopening the race for the position.
I’m a Jewish linguist, and I think ‘Ashkenormativity’ is a perfectly fine word
The word "Ashkenormativity," when defined and deployed appropriately, is useful in Jewish communal discourse and can actually help to counter antisemitism.
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi hints criticism towards Sephardic counterpart on 'exodus' of haredi Jews
Rabbi David Lau said, "We are blessed with an extraordinary generation of soldiers, unwavering in their dedication, who rise to protect the people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, and Israel."
Amid the haredi draft debate, Shas is dragging Israel into its past traumas - opinion
Expecting Netanyahu and Deri to act right overlooks their leadership failures, transforming the conscription crisis from a potential Shas triumph into disaster for the State of Israel.
Woman claims her wedding was invalid for being in a synagogue
Due to the war, the couple had to tied the knot in a neighborhood synagogue, but now the wife claims the ceremony is invalid based on Ashkenazi customs.
Murder victim was anonymous for 13 years - Jewish genealogists found her
“It’s kind of a miracle that this was figured out, in a lot of ways,” said Adina Newman, the co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.
David Amsalem slams protesters, Ashkenazi Israelis in Knesset
The Israeli lawmaker also took aim at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments to Elon Musk about judicial reform.
Rosh Hashanah: Food traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days
As you plan your Rosh Hashanah meals, consider the traditions of your family, and new ones as well.
Lack of diversity vs lack of human rights: Battle of Israeli blind spots - opinion
Imagine how much better off Israel would be if all protesters – and their rivals – since January had invested 15 minutes of every hour spent yelling into dialogue.
