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1+ hour, 9+ min ago (518+ words) 6 On this mountain, for all peoples, Yahweh Sabaoth is preparing a banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine wines, of succulent food, of well-strained wines. 7 On this mountain, he has destroyed the veil which used to veil all peoples, the pall enveloping all nations; 8 he has destroyed death for ever. Lord Yahweh has wiped away the tears from every cheek; he has taken his people's shame away everywhere on earth, for Yahweh has spoken. 9 And on that day, it will be said, 'Look, this is our God, in him we put our hope that he should save us, this is Yahweh, we put our hope in him. Let us exult and rejoice since he has saved us.' 10 For Yahweh's hand will rest on this mountain, and Moab will be trodden under his feet as straw is trodden into the…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (166+ words) Saint John Damascene has the double honor of being the last but one of the fathers of the Eastern Church, and the greatest of her poets. It is surprising, however, how little that is authentic is known of his life. The account of him by John of Jerusalem, written some two hundred years after his death, contains an admixture of legendary matter, and it is not easy to say where truth ends and fiction begins. The ancestors of John, according to his biographer, when Damascus fell into the ... Saint of the Day for Thursday, December 4th, 2025 St. John of Damascus More Saints of the Day Enjoy Daily Readings? Pay it Forward St. Francis Xavier: The Missionary Who Carried Christ to the Ends of the Earth Shortage of Supplies Deepens Human Suffering in Gaza as Winter Rains Arrive Catholic Adults With Disabilities…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago (425+ words) " " " | December 2, 2025 Hundreds gathered last Sunday night for the shloshim memorial of the Shliach to Sea Gate & Coney Island, Rabbi Chaim Brikman. The evening featured moving speeches, meaningful presentations, and heartfelt tributes, leaving a deep and lasting impact on all who attended." Message from the family: We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who attended the shloshim gathering in memory of Rabbi Chaim Brikman, of blessed memory. Your presence meant more to us than we can say, and we are deeply moved by the outpouring of support, love, and friendship we have received during this difficult time. For 34 years, Rabbi Brikman served not only as the rabbi of Kneses Israel " Chabad, but as a true leader of our community in every sense of the word. He brought vibrancy, joy, and warmth to all who walked through the doors....

8+ hour, 8+ min ago (467+ words) With one in four American adults and one in six children living with a disability, the report underscores a sobering and urgent truth: the gap between Jewish values and Jewish practice on inclusion is wide, and closing it requires structure and a commitment to systemic change. Matan's research has shown that while good intentions abound across the Jewish communities to commit to practices that foster inclusion, implementation often remains ad hoc and fragmented. "Fewer than one-third of Jewish schools employ a dedicated inclusion coordinator. "More than 70% of institutions have no formal policies or systems for inclusion. "70% of communities rely on external service providers or temporary paraprofessional support rather than building long-term internal capacity. "Families frequently leave Jewish institutions because their needs cannot be met, resulting in a loss of engagement, leadership, and belonging. Moving personal accounts from Jewish professionals, lay…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago (134+ words) " " " | December 3, 2025 Hilchos Melichah went from theory to practice for bochurim in 770s Semicha program when they joined a hands-on demonstration of the melichah process for cattle, seeing firsthand how the halachos are carried out step by step under expert guidance. A group learning Hilchos Melichah in 770s Semicha program participated in a hands-on demonstration of the melichah process for cattle. Guided by expert Rabbi'Shmuly Tzfasman, and accompanied by Rabbi'Yaakov Gurwitz'and Rabbi'Ahron Liberow'of the programs faculty, the bochurim observed each stage of the process and gained practical insight into how melichah is performed in real-life settings. Participants also had the opportunity to examine many of the animal parts referenced in the Shulchan Aruch " details that are often difficult to fully grasp without seeing them firsthand....

8+ hour, 12+ min ago (187+ words) " " " | December 3, 2025 More than two hundred fifty Oholei Torah alumni from across the past decade came together on Yud Kislev for an evening of connection, inspiration, and renewed pride in their Yeshiva. Oholei Torah held a vibrant and uplifting Motzei Shabbos event for young alumni, on Yud Kislev, drawing an exceptional turnout of more than two hundred fifty participants between the ages of twenty-two and thirty-two. The evening brought together graduates and friends from across the past decade for connection, inspiration, and renewed pride in their Yeshiva. The event was catered and co-sponsored by'Joseph Dream Burger'and generously supported by our five corporate sponsors:'Chesky Malamud of Eagle Strategies'and New York Life, Yanky Rimler of FM Home Loans, Shaya Naparstek of North Shield Insurance, Yossi Chayo of Bellissimo,'and'Yuda Chein of AI Auto Leasing. Guests enjoyed music, socializing, and an atmosphere filled…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago (555+ words) " " " | December 3, 2025 A major historical discovery has come to light in recent days, indicating a potential plan of the Rebbe to visit Eretz Yisroel. A previously unknown document reveals that the Rebbe received official approval from the immigration department in Eretz Yisroel to immigrate " almost exactly 100 years ago. A major historical discovery has come to light in recent days, indicating a potential plan of the Rebbe to visit Eretz Yisroel 100 years ago. A previously unknown document, now being auctioned off by the Moreshet Auction House, along with many other Chabad items in their 20th Chabad auction, reveals that the Rebbe received approval from the immigration department in Eretz Yisroel to immigrate to Eretz Yisroel. Dated 21 Tevet 5686 (1926) " almost exactly 100 years ago " the document sheds new light on a hidden chapter of the Rebbe's early life. The typewritten letter, with handwritten additions, was sent…...

8+ hour, 55+ min ago (326+ words) Alexandria also became a site of ecclesiastical authority. As one of the five ancient patriarchates (alongside Rome, Constantinople, Antioch, and Jerusalem), its bishop held enormous religious influence. The Church of Alexandria commanded theological respect across the Christian world, Under the Islamic Caliphate, Christians were classified as "dhimmis'non-Muslim subjects granted limited protection in exchange for loyalty, the payment of the "jizya (a poll tax), and submission to a host of humiliating legal restrictions. The so-called "protection was, in reality, a codified system of subordination. Christians were barred from bearing arms, restricted in their dress, forbidden to ride horses, and excluded from positions of power. The construction and repair of churches required explicit state permission, routinely denied or delayed for decades. The impact of these policies on Coptic society was devastating. Over time, Arabic replaced Coptic as the language of daily life,…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago (225+ words) When many Christians think about the authors of the Bible, some of the names that tend to stand out are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, James, Peter and Paul. In her 2024 book, God's Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible, biblical scholar Candida Moss recognizes the contribution of many enslaved Christians and ghostwriters, like Tertius, who wrote down Paul's letters to the Romans. "I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord," he wrote in Romans 16:22. Moss, who is the Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham, England, presents the significant role enslaved people played in spreading the Gospel, working as scribes and missionaries." The book, which has garnered many positive reviews, has won Moss the 2026 Grawemeyer Award in Religion, the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary announced Wednesday. The annual Grawemeyer Awards…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago (181+ words) At the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Phanar, Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni was received by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Minister conveyed her deep respect " both personally and on behalf of the Hellenic State " for the spiritual and cultural contribution of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, highlighting its enduring role in promoting dialogue, peace, and intercultural [] At the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Phanar, Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni was received by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Minister conveyed her deep respect " both personally and on behalf of the Hellenic State " for the spiritual and cultural contribution of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, highlighting its enduring role in promoting dialogue, peace, and intercultural understanding. During their meeting, Minister Kefalogianni discussed with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew matters related to the advancement of religious and pilgrimage tourism in Greece, as well as potential areas of cooperation in promoting internationally significant…...