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Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz) inspects at his Jerusalem home an English-language translation of the Talmud based on his annotations on June 4, 2018. (Wikimedia Commons/SoInkleined)

Adin Steinsaltz, acclaimed scholar who made the Talmud more accessible, dies at 83

Steinsaltz died Friday at 83, after years of declining health.

By Ben Harris August 7, 2020 7:44 am

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Russia has a full-time surgeon whose only job is circumcising Jewish men

Dr. Yeshaya Shafit, Russia’s only mohel for adults, travels across the former Soviet Union to correct a historical wrong.

August 6, 2020 10:18 am

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Austria will allow descendants of Holocaust victims to receive citizenship

Tens of thousands of Israelis will now be eligible for Austrian citizenship under the new rule.

August 4, 2020 4:36 pm

Israelis protest being separated from their significant others outside the residence of the foreign minister by having solo romantic picnics on the eve of Tu B'Av, the Jewish day celebrating love. The signs read, "We also want to embrace our loved ones. Open the skies for them. Families want to be together." (Courtesy of Plia Kettner)

‘Does he remember me?’: For some Israelis, COVID-19 has meant being separated from their families

By Ben Sales August 4, 2020 2:32 pm

Amazon renews ‘Hunters,’ Al Pacino’s Nazi-hunting drama, for second season

By Marcy Oster August 4, 2020 12:00 pm

Tuesday at 1 pm EDT: Hear from Israeli parents who’ve been back to school already, for better or worse

By Philissa Cramer August 4, 2020 9:58 am

The new foodie normal: Instead of travel and tours, one-on-one chef video lessons

By Karen Chernick July 31, 2020 4:34 pm

Confused about Judaism’s view on the afterlife? Start by watching ‘The Good Place.’

By Penina Beede July 31, 2020 4:04 pm

Seattle’s only freestanding, certified kosher restaurant closes amid pandemic pressure

By Philissa Cramer July 31, 2020 3:19 pm

SF Giants’ first home game blessed by seafaring ‘Rally Rabbi’

By Gabriel Greschler July 31, 2020 1:29 pm

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