Call it Gregger, Grogger or Grager – For Purim It’s a Must!
The festival of Purim features the public reading of the ancient story that is found in the Megillat Esther or the Scroll of Esther. Located in the biblical collection called “Ketuvim,” or the Writings, the Megillat Esther is one of the five Megillat or scrolls found...
The Dao of Being Jewish: Tales of Jewish Diaspora, Persecution, the Holocaust and Rebirth in Europe, Africa and Asia
By Irene Shaland “Shaland takes you by the hand and delivers a Jewish heart.” (HaLapid Magazine) “This book is a collection of Jewish survival stories and fascinating tales. This is not a conventional travel guide: this book will shine a light on the history of 10...
Jewish Historian Irene Shaland
Irene Shaland is an internationally published art and travel writer, Jewish historian, and educator. Irene’s research, publications, and lectures are focused on the multiple issues illuminating diaspora identity, the rich tapestry of global Jewish experiences,...
Can We Bring the Generations Together with a New Diaspora Calendar?
Can We Bring the Generations Together with a New Diaspora Calendar? Long before Covid complicated Jewish observance, there were ominous signs that participation in synagogue life, especially Holy Day and festival services, was on the decline. Dependent as we Jews are...
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