Jewish Identity
J Street Shows Its True Colors on Brandeis Campus
On an early Shabbat morning, Daniel Mael was walking back with a friend to his dorm room at Brandeis University. Upon seeing a group of...
J Street’s Phony Martyrdom
Despite widespread predictions to the contrary, J Street failed dismally to gain admission into the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations (Presidents Conference). It was unable to obtain the constitutionally required two thirds majority and...
Donald Sterling Is Pathetic, But He Doesn’t Speak for Jews
JNS.org - My husband isn't a sports fan, so I was surprised when he started talking basketball. He was the first person to tell me about Los Angeles Clippers' owner Donald Sterling and the nasty...
First Canadian Teen Wins International Bible Quiz
This year's International Bible Quiz winner is Eitan Amos from Toronto, Canada. The 18-year-old, who lived in Karnei Shomron until he was 11, competed against 15 other finalists during this year's International Bible Quiz traditionally...
Wishing a Happy 66th Birthday to Israel!
For many nations, a 66th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if the country...
Perspectives on Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut 5774
As we experienced the double days of Israel's Yom HaZikaron (the memorial day for Israel's...
Christian Messages of Love for Israel
When I was growing up, I knew that there were individuals - and even entire...
Jewish National Fund’s ‘Blue Box’ Reimagined
JNS.org - The Jewish National Fund (JNF) has announced a new version of its...
Conference of Presidents Had Good Reasons to Reject the Extremist Group J-Street’s Bid
There were very good reasons why the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations...
J Street Shows Its True Colors on Brandeis Campus
On an early Shabbat morning, Daniel Mael was walking back with a friend to his dorm room at Brandeis University. Upon seeing a group of his...
J Street’s Phony Martyrdom
Despite widespread predictions to the contrary, J Street failed dismally to gain admission into the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations (Presidents Conference). It was...
Donald Sterling Is Pathetic, But He Doesn’t Speak for Jews
JNS.org - My husband isn't a sports fan, so I was surprised when he started talking basketball. He was the first person to tell me...
First Canadian Teen Wins International Bible Quiz
This year's International Bible Quiz winner is Eitan Amos from Toronto, Canada. The 18-year-old, who lived in Karnei Shomron until he was 11, competed against...
Wishing a Happy 66th Birthday to Israel!
For many nations, a 66th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if the country happens to be Israel, which celebrates its birthday this week,...
Perspectives on Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut 5774
As we experienced the double days of Israel's Yom HaZikaron (the memorial day for Israel's fallen soldiers & terror victims) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence...
Christian Messages of Love for Israel
When I was growing up, I knew that there were individuals - and even entire countries - who hated Israel and the Jewish people because...
Jewish National Fund’s ‘Blue Box’ Reimagined
JNS.org - The Jewish National Fund (JNF) has announced a new version of its charity-collecting pushke—the "Blue Box," as it is best known. Over the...
Conference of Presidents Had Good Reasons to Reject the Extremist Group J-Street’s Bid
There were very good reasons why the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (the Conference) clearly voted against the membership application of J-Street,...
The Top 10 Guardians of the Jewish People
With the Passover holiday behind us, and Jews having celebrated our symbolic freedom, I wanted to present a special list of the Top 10 Guardians...
Israel is a Hub for Diversity
One of the most misunderstood things about Israel is the fact that it fosters diversity and works diligently to develop respectful relationships with all minorities...
Pre Yom Hashoah Report: Sharp Increase in Anti-Semitism in 2013
An annual report on anti-Semitism worldwide during 2013 was released just ahead of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust remembrance day. The report, compiled by Professor Dina Porat...
Shooting Exposes ‘Glitches’ in Kansas City Jewish Community’s Security Plan
JNS.org - The recent deadly shooting in the parking lots of two Jewish facilities in Overland Park, Kan., exposed "glitches" in the Kansas City...
Will Israel Make Use of Nazi Slurs and Symbols Punishable by Law?
JNS.org - There's little doubt that U.S. native MK Rabbi Dov Lipman (Yesh Atid) takes great pride, but at the same time grasps the...
