HOLOCAUST Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Memorial Day My Jewish Learning In Israel, this annual day of remembrance begins with the sounding of a two-minute siren that brings the entire country to a halt. READ MORE

HOLOCAUST Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Memorial Day In Israel, this annual day of remembrance begins with the sounding of a two-minute siren that brings the entire country to a halt.  READ MORE TODAY'S MUST READS How Jewish Groups Train to Prevent Shootings The Jewish Guide to the 2019 Tony Awards EXPLORE MORE A Jewish Journey Through Grief: A Helpful and Beautiful Email Series Exploring Jewish Approaches to Mourning SIGN UP HERE WORD OF THE DAY Glatt (ּגלאַט)  Pronounced GLAHT, this Yiddish word literally means "smooth" and refers to an additional stringency some Jews observe regarding the meat they consider kosher. Learn more about glatt kosher meat. EATS Moroccan Fish and Crispy Rice Cake CLICK HERE TODAY'S QUESTION How Much Do You Know About the Holocaust? CLICK HERE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Parashat Achrei Mot Leviticus 16:1 - 18:30 SUMMARY God speaks to Moses after the death of Aaron’s two sons, who were killed for coming too close to the presence of God. God instructs Moses and Aaron on the procedures surrounding Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. God describes all the laws surrounding sexual prohibitions.Learn more. COMMENTARY We can learn from and adopt only those practices foreign to Judaism that enhance and strengthen Jewish practice. Read more. MORE TORAH