Spirituality/Tradition
Mourning My Mother, Lillian Vernon
I knew the day would come, I just kept hoping unrealistically it would not. But this week, I lost my mother. It has been a time...
Celebrating Christmas in Israel: Freedom for All
While Christians are being beheaded, tortured and forced to convert to Islam by ISIS, there is one Middle Eastern country where Christians can celebrate their holy day without fear. Israel is the only place in...
Judaism and Factory Farming
Those who work in education delight in their successes and regret their failures. Very often those expected to shine burn out, and those expected to struggle shine. One of my pupils was such a disaster...
Christians in Baghdad Remain Hopeful During Christmas Despite Genocidal Threats
JNS.org - With the holiday season in full swing, it is easy for many people to get caught up in frivolous stresses such as shopping for gifts or travel headaches. However, often forgotten by many in...
Israelis Connect With Christmas in the Galilee
JNS.org - Hundreds of Israelis headed north this week for a taste of something they don’t...
Clearing up the Myths of Antisemitism
The time has come to clear up some misconceptions about antisemitism. 1) What is antisemitism, and...
Looking to the Past for Lessons on How to Live Today (REVIEW)
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ latest book, Not In God’s Name, deals with the literal and figurative meaning...
Birthright Israel Must Transcend Fear of Attack at the Kotel
During World War II, Winston Churchill emboldened the British people to courageously endure daily aerial...
I’m a New Immigrant to Israel, But I Know Terrorism All Too Well
I recently completed my Jerusalem ulpan course, an intensive five-month Hebrew program. I am originally from Seattle, but...
Mourning My Mother, Lillian Vernon
I knew the day would come, I just kept hoping unrealistically it would not. But this week, I lost my mother. It has been a time to...
Celebrating Christmas in Israel: Freedom for All
While Christians are being beheaded, tortured and forced to convert to Islam by ISIS, there is one Middle Eastern country where Christians can celebrate their...
Judaism and Factory Farming
Those who work in education delight in their successes and regret their failures. Very often those expected to shine burn out, and those expected to...
Christians in Baghdad Remain Hopeful During Christmas Despite Genocidal Threats
JNS.org - With the holiday season in full swing, it is easy for many people to get caught up in frivolous stresses such as shopping for...
Israelis Connect With Christmas in the Galilee
JNS.org - Hundreds of Israelis headed north this week for a taste of something they don’t usually get to experience -- a traditional Christmas in the Western Galilee....
Clearing up the Myths of Antisemitism
The time has come to clear up some misconceptions about antisemitism. 1) What is antisemitism, and what isn't it? Antisemitism is not about religious disputes. The Holocaust had...
Looking to the Past for Lessons on How to Live Today (REVIEW)
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ latest book, Not In God’s Name, deals with the literal and figurative meaning of the commandment, “Do not take the Lord’s name on vain.”...
Birthright Israel Must Transcend Fear of Attack at the Kotel
During World War II, Winston Churchill emboldened the British people to courageously endure daily aerial bombings from the Nazis while they battled the existential threat...
I’m a New Immigrant to Israel, But I Know Terrorism All Too Well
I recently completed my Jerusalem ulpan course, an intensive five-month Hebrew program. I am originally from Seattle, but I moved to Israel five months ago, with a group...
The Need for an ‘Educational’ Birthright Program
Numerous studies have documented that college campuses are increasingly hostile not just to Israel, but to all Jewish students. Most Jewish high school graduates are unprepared...
A Young Professional Changes Her Boss’ Attitude Towards Israel
This past week, a young attorney named Deenah shared her story of how she responded to a supervisor's misgivings about Israel. While at work, Deenah began to...
Jews on Mars — Sounds Crazy, No?
JNS.org - Yes, he has seen the recent film “The Martian.” But unlike the other millions who have seen that movie, Barak Stoltz went much closer...
Christian-Jewish Aid Group Plans to Double Aliyah Efforts in 2016
JNS.org - The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (“The Fellowship”) humanitarian aid group said it plans to double its organizing of immigration to Israel (aliyah)...
Jewish Actress Mayim Bialik: Don’t Be Ashamed to Voice Support for Israel
Actress Mayim Bialik urged Israel-backers not to be apologetic in voicing their support for the Jewish state, The Canadian Jewish News reported on Wednesday. "I think what’s important about...
