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A small, rectangular mikvah with light blue tiles on the walls and floor. Stainless steel railings and ladders lead into the water. The beige tiled walls have a small sign on the upper left corner.

Israel

The Mikvah: The Holy Jew Bath

ByMac April 5, 2013August 27, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes

A Mikvah (or Mikveh), quite simply, can be described as a ritualistic Jew bath. Want to know more? Excellent, here we go. Used primarily by…

A stone wall features a sign in Hebrew, Arabic, and English reading Western Wall Rd. Nearby, a small vertical vent subtly blends into this historic scene.

Israel

The Western Wall

ByMac April 2, 2013February 13, 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL—In the Old City of Jerusalem, the remnants of the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall), a structure believed to have been…

A close-up of a paper label titled Glatt Kosher highlights kosher food certification by the Orthodox Union, featuring meal heating instructions. The kosher symbol and partially visible packaged food items complete the display.

Israel

Kosher Food Explained

ByMac March 30, 2013August 27, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Apparently, airlines (at least Austrian Airlines) are thoughtful enough (or afraid enough of Jewish wrath) to allow their passengers the option of a Kosher meal. En…

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The Mikvah: The Holy Jew Bath

The Western Wall

Kosher Food Explained

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