Jews and Judaism – Page 21

‘Hava Nagila,’ the Jewish Folk Song, is a Hit at Clubs, Bars and Even Mets Games

The beloved Jewish folk song, which is about a century old, is appearing more and more at sporting events, private parties and trendy bars.

By Alyson Krueger

Rome, Sacred Ground for Nearly 3,000 Years, and Counting

Christianity is just one chapter in the Eternal City’s rich spiritual history. Judaism, Islam and ancient Roman religions are also a big part of the picture.

By David Laskin and Martin Pauer

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Ishay Ribo, Religious Pop Star, Is Winning Over Secular Israel

The songs of Ishay Ribo, who was raised in a settlement on the West Bank, are a staple of Israeli radio. He is part of a wave of singers from religious backgrounds who are also gaining a wider audience.

By Patrick Kingsley

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘What the Ukrainian Grandmothers Have Written’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

By Brian Rea