Children of Abraham and Sarah exhibit highlights African Jews
All Jews are considered to be the children of the biblical Abraham and Sarah. A new exhibition at Beit Hatufsot, the Museum of...
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“And The Crown of a Good Name Rises Above Them All”
[caption id="attachment_32927" align="alignleft" width="300"] Olga (left) studying with R. Baumol (center) in Krakow[/caption] Olga grew up in Poland as a Christian Pole with no...
Shavei Israel sends books to Brazil
Rio de Janeiro’s Jewish Museum is best known for its collection of 69 menorahs and Jewish ritual objects designed by Russian-born artist Rio...
Welcome home Abigail: A Portuguese woman rediscovers her Judaism
Abigail (Marina) Erlich was scheduled to stand before the rabbinical conversion court to formally return to Judaism when, at the last moment, she...
Bnei Menashe youth celebrate end of the school year in Acre
It's a tradition for young people all over the world: the end of the year is a time for celebration. As a famous...
Bat mitzvah in Nigeria
How do you dress for a bat mitzvah in Nigeria? Not much different than in Israel - with a fluffy pink dress and a crown! Gadi Bentley,...