Jewish World

Jerusalem is finally getting its Biennale this fall. As fitting for an event like that, it will focus on contemporary Jewish arts especially the kind of art, which defines us as Jews in a non-religious context. Ron Jacobsohn, JN1 Correspondent: This fall will mark the first time ever Jerusalem will host a Biennale. As fitting for an event like that, …

One of the most pinnacle points of the Jewish high holidays is the blowing of the Shofar, which happens no less than one hundred times during Rosh Hashana alone. So we went to the Golan Heights to one of only three Shofar factories in the world to discover how a kosher shofar is created. And if you want to purchase a …

Ron Jacobsohn Talks to Experts about the Meaning of Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and as so has many traditions that Jews have followed over the centuries. We questioned our experts to enlighten us about what we need to know about the holiday.

Ron Jacobsohn Discovers the New Meanings of Rosh HaShana Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and as so has many traditions that Jews have followed over the centuries. I talked to a few distinguished experts to enlighten us about what we should to know about the holiday.

Ron Jacobsohn Talks to Experts About the Diminishing Dead Sea We are here at the lowest place on the face of the earth, the Dead Sea, once, one of the greatest natural resources in Israel, and a UNESCO World Heritage preservation site. But, the Dead Sea is drying up in an alarming rate because the water that has flown from …