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A Jewish, Cancer-Surviving Comedian Is Up for an Adult-Themed Award
When Eitan Levine went to see the hit show Hamilton, he never imagined it could lead to possibly winning an award that would make...
Meet the Two Most Optimistic People in the Entire Middle East
“You are sitting here, probably, with the two most optimistic people probably in the entire Middle East,” says Sami Saadi, co-founder of Tsofen, an organization working to better integrate Israeli Arabs into Israel’s high-tech sector. He’s...
Places to Visit in Israel If You Really Want to Learn Its History
Are you or a family member traveling to Israel in 2019? Are you looking for something more than the average "Israel Experience"? Trips like Birthright Israel may take you to the Kotel (Western Wall), the Sea Of...
In New Initiative, Yad Vashem Tackles 21st Century Antisemitism
JNS.org - It is American teachers like Lori Fulton who, with their commitment to Holocaust education, are poised to be potent forces for holding back the current tidal wave of antisemitism in the US for...
With Synagogue Membership Dwindling, Musician Looks to Show Meaning with Music
Joey Weisenberg may not look like a rock star. But staring at the crowd of...
‘Fauda’ Lead Writer Reveals Toughest Scene He Had to Write — and Thoughts on Israeli-Palestinian Peace
How do you craft the perfect scene between the hunter and the hunted? That was...
Is This the Jewish Tony Robbins?
While good and bad things happen every day, shootings like the one at the Tree...
Is Your Bread Still Kosher? Arnold’s Bread Manufacturer Drops the OU
JNS.org - Bimbo Bakeries USA, which owns many of the nationally-distributed bread and bun brands...
Why Should We Light the Menorah With Olive Oil?
Below is an excerpt from the book The Light That Unites: A Chanukah Companion (OU...
A Jewish, Cancer-Surviving Comedian Is Up for an Adult-Themed Award
When Eitan Levine went to see the hit show Hamilton, he never imagined it could lead to possibly winning an award that would make him...
Meet the Two Most Optimistic People in the Entire Middle East
“You are sitting here, probably, with the two most optimistic people probably in the entire Middle East,” says Sami Saadi, co-founder of Tsofen, an organization...
Places to Visit in Israel If You Really Want to Learn Its History
Are you or a family member traveling to Israel in 2019? Are you looking for something more than the average "Israel Experience"? Trips like Birthright Israel may...
In New Initiative, Yad Vashem Tackles 21st Century Antisemitism
JNS.org - It is American teachers like Lori Fulton who, with their commitment to Holocaust education, are poised to be potent forces for holding back...
With Synagogue Membership Dwindling, Musician Looks to Show Meaning with Music
Joey Weisenberg may not look like a rock star. But staring at the crowd of more than 700 people on their feet at his recent...
‘Fauda’ Lead Writer Reveals Toughest Scene He Had to Write — and Thoughts on Israeli-Palestinian Peace
How do you craft the perfect scene between the hunter and the hunted? That was Moshe Zonder’s concern. The head writer of the award-winning show...
Is This the Jewish Tony Robbins?
While good and bad things happen every day, shootings like the one at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh don’t. Terrorist attacks in Israel...
Is Your Bread Still Kosher? Arnold’s Bread Manufacturer Drops the OU
JNS.org - Bimbo Bakeries USA, which owns many of the nationally-distributed bread and bun brands in the United States -- including Arnold’s, Thomas’, Sara Lee,...
Why Should We Light the Menorah With Olive Oil?
Below is an excerpt from the book The Light That Unites: A Chanukah Companion (OU Press) by Aaron Goldscheider. There are several ways that one may...
The Dead Sea Scrolls Monument
In 1946 or 1947 -- no one knows for certain -- a Bedouin goatherd nicknamed Muhammad the Wolf led his flock around the cliffs lining...
Polish Military Envoy to Israel Emphasizes Strong Defense Cooperation
JNS.org - Col. Adam Grzymkowski -- Poland’s Defense, Military, Naval, and Air Attaché to Israel -- told JNS in an interview that military ties between...
Public Charter Schools Put Benefits of Teaching Hebrew to the Test
JNS.org - Now in its ninth year, the Hebrew Public network of 13 charter schools utilizes a blend of startup philanthropic funding and state funds...
Hungarian Jews Examine Long-Lost Identity, and a JCC Is There to Help Them
JNS.org - Many Jews in Hungary are discovering their roots for the first time since the end of Communist rule in 1989, and the only...
IDF Enlistment Officer Has ‘Moving Encounters’ with North American Jewish Youths
JNS.org - “That was a real wow for me,” said Lt.-Col. Tzachi Revivo, deputy commander of the Meitav recruitment unit of the Israel Defense Forces...
