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This month in Jewish history: History, memory, destiny

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.

|BySTEVEN DRUCKER
AS AN astronomer, Ralbag influenced Copernicus. Pictured: Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in his hometown of Torun, Poland.
‘Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad with her, all who love her.’

Shabbat Rosh Hodesh: At the threshold of renewal

Shabbat Rosh Hodesh is an invitation to renew not only the month but also ourselves.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND
'Spirituality can grow without diminishing anyone,' says the writer.

Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Turning lemons into lemonade

These parashot deal at length with a unique phenomenon described in the Torah – tzara’at, which are marks or changes that appear on the walls of a house, on clothing, or on the body.

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
A GENERAL VIEW of the Nuweiba delta.

A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing

Over the years, scholars have proposed possible sites for the crossing, with Dr. Yehoshua Meron concluding that it took place near the shoreline of Nuweiba on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula.

|ByJACOB MAOR

Parashat Pekudei: Don’t walk away

We know who we are. They cannot fathom it. Our tireless efforts to explain may fall on deaf ears – but we hear, and we know.

MARCH 28, 2025ByMOSHE TARAGIN
MOSES PROVIDED a meticulous accounting of every donation collected for the Mishkan.

Rare Chinese Bible donated to Oxfam shop sells for over £56,000 at auction

Initially valued at £600-£800, the rare Bible sold for £56,280, leaving Oxfam staff 'absolutely speechless.'

MARCH 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rare Chinese Bible donated to Oxfam shop sells for over £56,000 at auction.

'Cardozo on the Parashah': The magic of the Torah’s most ambiguous book - review

Snippets from Rabbi Nathan Cardozo’s commentary on the ‘Book of Leviticus’

MARCH 23, 2025ByMARION FISCHEL
After a year of trial-and-error, the Hebrews built a Tabernacle – so that God could dwell within them

Parashat Vayakhel: Giving from the heart

look at the beauty of the Temple, built in harmony and generosity, and let this be the foundation of your own home – built on love and overflowing kindness.

MARCH 21, 2025ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
THE MESSAGE: Give what you can, but from the heart.

Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote

Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.

MARCH 10, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Yuval Raphael.

Persistence of Amalek: The never-ending Jewish war against the forces of evil - opinion

No miracle, no revelation, not even the most undeniable display of divine power will erase evil from this world. It remains our mission to fight it.

MARCH 8, 2025ByMOSHE TARAGIN
An illustrative image of a butterfly's body rocketing off away from its wings.

This week in Jewish history: The births of Moses and Barbie

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

MARCH 7, 2025BySTEVEN DRUCKER
A fan takes a photo of a Barbie doll at the world premiere of the film "Barbie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2023

Parashat Tetzaveh: Yes, you can!

A person can build, act, create, contribute, and make the world a better place. Just as easily, however, the same person can wither, stagnate, and waste his or her life in idleness.

MARCH 7, 2025ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
An illustrative image of a young girl holding outlines of dumbbells.

'House of David': Can one stone change the course of history?

The biblical series features Hollywood-scale production values, offering a sweeping narrative filled with drama, grit, and intensity.

MARCH 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
House of David.

Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years

The Old Syriac text specifies disciples 'rubbing it in their hands,' highlighting significant nuances in interpretation.

MARCH 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years