In Case You Missed It: The Best of September
Including short stories that perfectly portray Israeli culture, a comprehensive examination of Jewish culture, and surprising facts about Hebrew.
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Shalom from Israel 🇮🇱
Heading into October, we want to share with you our most popular essays, videos, and podcasts from the month that was:
✍ Top 3 Essays
10 Short Stories That Perfectly Portray Israeli Culture
Israel is a tiny country — with a smaller population than Tajikistan, Haiti, and Madagascar — but Israeli culture is as rich and eclectic as they come!
Finally, a Comprehensive Examination of Jewish Culture
Maybe there’s another way to define Jewish culture, by examining these six cornerstones of culture.
Inside the Israeli Psyche: 7 Hebrew Sayings That Say It All
Understanding the core elements of how Israelis think and behave — from Israelis themselves.
📹 Top Video
7 Surprising Facts About Hebrew in Its Modern Form
Enjoy this seven-minute video about the most interesting — and surprising — things we’ve learned about “the language of the Hebrew man.”
📝 Top Listicle
25 All-Time Rabbis Offer All-Time Knowledge and Wisdom
Whether we call them rabbis or rebbes, these are some of the wisest people we’ve come across, and their knowledge and wisdom transcend Judaism.
🎙 Top Podcast Episodes
» Inside the Chaotic Middle East, With Avi Melamed
» Being One of America’s Foundational Rabbis, With Rabbi David Wolpe
» Leading Big Change Across the Jewish World, With Amy Holtz
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