Jewish Conversion Italy
It was Mazel Tov all around as eight conversion candidates assembled in southern Italy for Darshan Yeshiva’s first European Bet Din, mikveh and conversion ceremony, it was Jewish Conversion Italy. Organized by Rabbi Barbara Aiello and thanks to the participation of Rabbi Guy Hall (London), Rabbi Mitchell Cohen (USA) and Rabbinic intern, Michael Pollack (Reconstructionist […]
Shul Katze (synagogue cat)
From the Talmud to the Plague- Shul Katze (synagogue cat) The Cat’s Place In Jewish History! Rabbi Barbara notes that Synagogue Ner Tamid del Sud in Calabria is home to, Shul Katze (synagogue cat), three cats – Tommasina and her little ones, Teppa and Tobino. Since the “chatul,” (Hebrew for “cat”) is the most popular pet world […]
