Jewish people around the world are celebrating Purim, one of the most important holidays in the religious calendar. The occasion has a particular resonance with Russian worshippers.
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Synagogues set to party on Jewish holiday
Jewish Traditions : How to Choose Bar or Bat Mitzvah Gifts
Books or literature make great Bar or Bat Mitzvah gifts. Give the best Bar or Bat Mitzvah gifts with advice from this free video on Jewish traditions.
Expert: Russ Handler
Contact: www.rhconsumernetwork.com
Bio: Russ Handler owns an online travel agency.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Aramaic Jewish Song “Yah Ribbon Alam” God is the lord of the World יה ריבון עלם
Thanks to user ronishran and shaharit ensemble for the video.
Thanks to “Invitation to Piyut” Website (Hebrew) for the Detailed Information http://www.piyut.org.il/
The poem “Ya ribbon alam” (God lord of the world) Written by Rabbi Israel ben moshe Najara, one of the most important Jewish poets since the 16th century .
Rabi Najara (1550-1628)Lived In Safed (North Israel) in 1550, he also lived in Damascus and eventually moved to Gaza (South Israel), where he used as the Gaza jewish community rabi. He is buried in the ancient Jewish cemetery in Gaza. His son, Moses Najara was also a poet, who succeeded his father as the chief rabbi of Gaza.
Although the poet is Aramaic, this song gained widespread popularity
Throughout the jewish world.
After relating the wonders of god creation, the poet concludes with a prayer that God may redeem his people and lead them to his chosen sanctuary in Jerusalem, where the souls will rejoice with songs and meditations.
transcript:
YA RIBON ALAM V’ALMAYA ANT HU MALKA MELECH MALCHAYA OVAD GEVURTECH VE’TIMHAYA SH’FAR KADAMACH L’HACHVAY
SHEVACHIN ASADER TSAFRA V’RAMSHA LACH ELAHA KADISHA DI BRA KOL NAFSHA IRIN KADISHIN UBNEI ENASHA CHEIVAT B’RA V’OFEY SHMAYA
RAVRIVIN OV’DEICH VE’TAKIFIN MACHICH RAMAYA V’ZAKIF KIFIFIN LU YICHYEH GEVAR SHENIN ALFIN LO YEY’OL GEVORTECH BECHUSHBENAYA
ELAHA DI LEY YEKAR UREVUTA, PEROK YAT ANACH MIPUM ARYAVATA VE’APEK YAT AMEICH MIGO GALUTA AMEICH DI BECHART MIKOL UMAYA
LEMIKDASHECH TUV ULKODESH KUDSHIN ATAR DI BEY YECHDUN RUCHIN VENAFSHIN VI’YEZAMRUN LACH SHIRIN VERACHSHIN’ BIYERUSHELEIM KARTA DESHUFRAYA.
الأردن سوريا العراق لبنان تونس الجزائر السودان ليبيا مصر المغرب موريتانيا الإمارات العربية المتحدة البحرين السعودية عُمان قطر الكويت اليمن
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An Overview of Major Jewish Festivals Pt. 1 of 2
by Amber Barmore through Professor Rev. Dr. James Kenneth Powell II, opensourcebuddhism.org This nice documentary chronicles major Jewish festivals. Based on the lunar calendar, we learn the system through very nice visual editing work. It all starts with Shabbat. We learn the calculus of Jewish holy time and the important holidays, as opposed to those of lesser importance, including the well-known Hanukkah. Passover, Yom Kippur, these are the biggies and those feeding right into arch-rival Christianty’s own story.
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Sex with Jewish girl costs Arab man 18 months in Israeli jail
In Israel, an Arab man has been sentenced to 18 months for ‘rape by deception’. Sabbar Kashur tricked a woman into having sex with him, by claiming to be Jewish. He plans to appeal the decision. And as RT’s Paula Slier reports, even couples who choose to have interfaith relationships face hostility.
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Stories of Faith – Jewish Holidays
The President of the Hillel at the University of Missouri talks about the different holidays in the Jewish faith.
Part of a series of stories about faith and belief on the University of Missouri campus. This channel is sponsored by the Center on Religion & the Professions.
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Jews Undercover
Its not easy being a Jewish MP in an assembly that routinely calls for the destruction of Israel, but Iranian Jews rights are protected by law.
Theyre even exempt from the ban on alcohol, although discretion is advised. Irans Jews have been here nearly 3,000 years. In 1979 most fled the Islamic Revolution to the US, fearing a pogrom which never came. Robert, a real estate agent has come back from LA to look for an Iranian wife and Shabbat prayers on a Friday night is the place to be. But times have changed. Hes looking to marry young, and most girls think his age too high a price to pay for a ticket to the US and freedom. Behind closed doors Jews throw off Islamic dress and party freely to celebrate the birth of a boy. Soraya, baby Ramtins aunt, says he can still expect a life of discrimination. They prefer to have Muslim people in their universities or in their factories. But for many Jews here, Iran is in their blood and Islamic fundamentalism will not drive them out.
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InOverOurHeads Jewish Reality TV “Expectations” Part 1 of 2
Do you find yourself struggling to meet people’s expectations? … community, parents, spouse, G-d, and self. In Jewish culture, these expectations can be so strong that they interfere with people’s ability to approach life in a sincere way. This episode of InOverOurHeads addresses those feelings head on. Let us know what you think at www.inoverourheads.com. Let your friends know and fan us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Over-Our-Heads/175088849228.
InOverOurHeads, the first unscripted Jewish reality television series, is now on the first global network devoted to what it means to be Jewish, JLTV – the Jewish Life Television Network. InOverOurHeads sneaks a peek at the crazy lives of a few close friends. Coping with the realities of their restless existence as young, Jewish parents, they debate the absurd, laugh at convention, and reevaluate their ideals in a humorous, yet introspective way. Maintaining a decorum not quite fitting for shul [synagogue, the topics wander into sensitive areas such as marriage, parenting, religion, gender issues, and education. The discussions are honest and irreverent, often with a deep spiritual undertone. They rip apart stereotypes of observant Jews – although like most Jews, they hardly ever agree. InOverOurHeads airs Tuesdays at 8pm Eastern and 9pm Pacific, broadcasting nationwide on DirecTV channel 366, in select metropolitan areas via nationwide affiliations with Time Warner and Comcast, and online at www.jltv.tv. (Please see www.inoverourheads.com for additional air times.) JLTV currently reaches 26 million homes and is anticipated to expand to 40 million homes by year end.
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Rosen art lecture 1
Dr. Aaron Rosen lecturing on jewish art, with influences from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic arts
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Jewish Traditions : How to Give Gifts For Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, involves giving gifts on subsequent days in December. Give the best gifts this Hanukkah with tips in this free video on Jewish traditions.
Expert: Russ Handler
Contact: www.rhconsumernetwork.com
Bio: Russ Handler owns an online travel agency.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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