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A jubilee of Jewish music Velvel Pasternak became a master at transcribing elusive tunes, and preserved an entire heritage before anyone realized it was at risk (yes, he’s my dad) ...
The beginning of the Jewish Jubilee was marked by the sounding of a ram’s horn. In Hebrew this horn is called jobel, from which the Christian term jubilee comes.
The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years. The Jubilee has roots in the Jewish practice of Sabbath rest every seven ...
The Jubilee Year is, for many, about making a pilgrimage to Rome, walking through one of the Holy Doors at the various basilicas. Thanks to Pope Francis, there is a Holy Door at the Rebibbia prison .
The Jubilee has roots in the Jewish practice of Sabbath rest every seven days, connected to the creation story in which God created the world in six days and rested on the next.
The Catholic Jubilee Year, established in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, is rooted in the Jewish tradition of releasing prisoners, forgiving debts, and restoring harmony every 50 years.
Commemorating the centennial of Jewish emancipation in Canada, the “Jewish Daily Eagle,” which is celebrating its own twenty-fifth anniversary, published an impressive special Jubilee number ...
Embark on a captivating journey into Parashat Behar as we unravel the mysteries of the Jubilee, known as Yovel in Hebrew. Delve into the Torah's unique command to count seven cycles of seven years ...
Jewish camp gets zoning approval for Lower Macungie's Camp Jubilee Camp Degel Hatorah Inc. of South Lakewood, New Jersey, wants to readapt the facility to use as a house of worship and summer camp.