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Rabbis issue new shabbat measures for war

New bill could turn Israelis into conditional Jews

The bill states that the director of the Jewish Status Investigations Unit or a marriage registrar will be able to launch a probe against anyone. If any family member is ruled "not Jewish," their relatives must either prove their Jewish status or be barred from marriage.

Is there a heaven?

Is there a heaven?

A prominent Israeli rabbi offers a refreshing perspective on one of humanity's oldest questions: What happens when we die?

Chess world shocked after Naroditsky death

Chess world shocked after Naroditsky death

Naroditsky posted his final YouTube video just Friday, titled "You Thought I Was Gone!?" In it, he told viewers he was "back, better than ever" after taking a creative break from streaming chess matches.

Struggling to fast on Yom Kippur? They used to fast for 2 days

Yom Kippur 2025: When to fast – and how to observe

According to Jewish law, it is forbidden to operate, broadcast, or watch the Zoom application during Yom Kippur. It is forbidden to operate a loudspeaker in the synagogue. One who sees that the fast is hard for them and cannot pray, it's better that they lie in bed and not break the fast, even if they'll miss praying with a minyan.