Early Jews in the New World

The New York Historical Society is showcasing an exhibit of Jews in the New World before and after the American … More

Who Owns the Touro Synagogue?

There is a joke about a Jew marooned on a desert island. He is stranded for years but is eventually … More

Torah Reading: The Akedah-The Binding of Isaac

This Torah reading in Hebrew is from Genesis 19:1-22 and is called the Akedah-The Binding of Isaac. It is part … More

The Priestly Blessing According to the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition

The following is the priestly blessing (Birkat Kohanim-Aaronic benediction) recited in the preliminary prayers of Shacharit. This is recorded in … More

Shema v’Ahavta Spanish-Portuguese Tradition- שְׁמַע וְאָהַבְתָּ

This is the Shema V’Ahavta sung according to the Spanish-Portuguese tradition. The tune is sung at Congregation Shearith Israel in … More