As we start another year of studies, I invite my students and their families to check out this wonderful database of Jewish music from around the world for Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.
JNUL - Jewish National & University Library
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Fit for the eaters AND fit for the workers
"Kasher" literally means (in Hebrew) "fit" or "suitable." Generally, this has been interpreted as meaning "fit for eating." Today, there are important campaigns within multiple Jewish denominations (including the denominations most committed to traditional kashrut, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism) to make food fit for the animals who feed us and for the workers who prepare and serve our food. Here's an article about new certification processes for ethical labor standards.
Kosher establishments pledge ethical labor standards - chicagotribune.com
Kosher establishments pledge ethical labor standards - chicagotribune.com
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