And in its stead, almost every Jewish meal is adorned with honey. During the High Holy Day season, the status of honey is elevated from accoutrement or condiment to that of symbol.

Yet the rising fear around visible Jewish identity is hard to ignore. I’ve worn a yarmulke all 24 years I’ve been a rabbi here, but recently found myself removing it in certain public settings.

The claim: Supreme Court says Jewish symbols allowed on government property but not Christian symbols A Dec. 26 Instagram post (direct link, archived link) shows a menorah in front of the White House.

What they don’t have are overtly “Jewish” symbols: I avoid the ones with stars of David or menorah decorations. To some degree that’s my rebellion against Jewish kitsch — the gaudy, ...

Israel has posted statements on the websites of its embassies. The development comes after Israel launched a military ...

An intricately decorated 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp, adorned with symbols linked to the Jewish Temple was discovered during an archaeological excavation near Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives ...

An intricately decorated 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp, adorned with symbols linked to the Jewish Temple was discovered during an archaeological excavation near Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives ...

The world's largest Hanukkah Menorah before it is lit on the first night of Hannukah at Grand Army Plaza on December 18, 2022, in New York City. Some towns have removed Jewish symbols amid Israel's ...

Rare 1,700-years-Old Oil Candle Bearing Jewish Symbols Unearthed in Jerusalem. By. David Israel - 25 Kislev 5785 – December 26, 2024. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...