Monthly Archives: July 2009

Netorei Karta – The Radical Anti-Zionist Jews

Netorei Karta – oppose the existence of the State of Israel, Participate in anti-Israel events and regard themselves as “Palestinians” and not as Israeli citizens. The denial of a Jewish state is their prime agenda. Who are these Jews and where do their values clash with the rest of the Jewish world? This ultra-orthodox group [...]

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Mourning Traditions for Tisha Be’av

Tisha Be’Av (9th of the month Av) is the major and Jewish Morning day, memorizing the destruction of the temple by the Romans. Following are the mourning traditions for this day. 1. Day of fasting. No eating or drinking. 2. No bathing. Washing is permitted for cleaning purpose only. Not for pleasure. 3. No grooming. [...]

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Naming Your Keens in Hebrew: Family Relation Terms

Just in case someone gets into a family debate about family relatives and relations… Here’s a guide for the appropriate term in Hebrew. Nephew (אחיין > Akhyan) and Niece (אחיינית > Akhyanit) The children of the brother or sister. Similar to English, the children of the in-laws are also referred to as nephew or niece. [...]

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