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Why is Hebrew Written from Right to Left?

Most languages are written from left to right. Hebrew is one of the exceptions. Most languages are, like English, written from left to right. Hebrew, like...

Guide to Jewish Food Terms

Commonly used words and phrases for “noshers” and “fressers.” Whether you’re stepping into a Jewish deli for the first time, shopping at a kosher supermarket...

Why Is Gaga Everywhere and Where Did It Come From?

The sport, popular at Jewish summer camps and beyond, has mysterious origins. Back in the days of my youth (read: the early 2010s), I had...

JLife Buzz- Study Sheds New Light on a Central Mystery in the Study of Prehistoric Cultures

The Disappearance of Megaherbivores Led to a Technological Revolution Among Early Humans     A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers offers a novel...

JLife Buzz- Amid Fears of Scientific Isolation, Israel’s Largest Health Organization Clalit Wins Key Role in Landmark EU, WHO and Oxford Pandemic AI Project

    A groundbreaking international research project that combines artificial intelligence with pandemic forecasting and management has been awarded approximately €8 million in funding...

JLife Buzz- The Leffell School Mock Trial Team Wins Regional Title with “Shabbat-Observant” Strategy

Without electronics or pens, students rely on memory and prep to secure first-ever trip to New York State Finals Federations of North America.    The...

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JLife Extra NJ- September 1, 2026

Temple Emanu-El High Holy Day Community Ticket Sale Guest tickets are available for all High Holy Day services, and we are committed to making sure...

Yom Kippur Yizkor Project

  A little girl pleaded with her mother to light Shabbos candles as she had learned in her Hebrew school class. The...

JLife Buzz- Community, Faith, and Firepower: Inside the GunsNMosesNJ 3rd Annual BBQ

    What began as a gloomy morning under a relentless downpour quickly gave way to clear skies, setting the stage for the third...

The Night Before, The Night Before Rosh Hashanah

'Twas the night before the night before Rosh Hashanah and all through the land, the rabbis were schvitzing, were their services all planned? Were the...

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