Spirituality/Tradition
Israel Must Recognize and Fund All Sects of Judaism
JNS.org - Earlier this month, at The Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an important appeal for Jewish...
Starbucks, Christmas and Religion in America
Like a jolt of caffeine from a five-dollar macchiato, the controversy surrounding Starbucks’ modification of its holiday season cups was sudden and intense. Maybe the company was trying to be more inclusive by removing Christmas decorations...
Like Esau, Today’s Terrorists Live Only in the Present
There is so much going on in the world today that makes absolutely no sense. The security camera footage that emerged this week of two Arab girls, aged 14 and 16, attempting to stab an...
Thanksgiving Comes Early for American Students in Israel
JNS.org - For students at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI), the Jewish state has become a home away from home. Although some may be feeling homesick at this time of year, and with more...
King of Morocco Honored for Preserving, Restoring Jewish Cemeteries
JNS.org - In an enlightened experience on Nov. 19 at the New York Museum of Modern...
This One’s for Ezra Schwartz: An Immigrant to Israel Reflects on Fellow American
JNS.org - I really wanted to write about something else this week. But I just can’t...
We Should Feel Fear, But We Must Never Given In to It
It is one of the most enigmatic episodes in the Torah, but also one of...
Bidding Farewell to Ezra Schwartz, American Victim of Palestinian Terror
JNS.org - It was eerily quiet in the old Ben Gurion Airport building in Tel...
The Sounds of Broken Glass: Reflections on Kristallnacht and Israel
JNS.org - This month, Jews around the world came together in synagogues, community centers, and schools...
Israel Must Recognize and Fund All Sects of Judaism
JNS.org - Earlier this month, at The Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an important appeal for Jewish unity...
Starbucks, Christmas and Religion in America
Like a jolt of caffeine from a five-dollar macchiato, the controversy surrounding Starbucks’ modification of its holiday season cups was sudden and intense. Maybe the company...
Like Esau, Today’s Terrorists Live Only in the Present
There is so much going on in the world today that makes absolutely no sense. The security camera footage that emerged this week of two...
Thanksgiving Comes Early for American Students in Israel
JNS.org - For students at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI), the Jewish state has become a home away from home. Although some may be...
King of Morocco Honored for Preserving, Restoring Jewish Cemeteries
JNS.org - In an enlightened experience on Nov. 19 at the New York Museum of Modern Art, distinguished members of different faiths convened to honor King...
This One’s for Ezra Schwartz: An Immigrant to Israel Reflects on Fellow American
JNS.org - I really wanted to write about something else this week. But I just can’t ignore the unrelenting attacks happening in Israel. Just last week,...
We Should Feel Fear, But We Must Never Given In to It
It is one of the most enigmatic episodes in the Torah, but also one of the most important, because it was the moment that gave...
Bidding Farewell to Ezra Schwartz, American Victim of Palestinian Terror
JNS.org - It was eerily quiet in the old Ben Gurion Airport building in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, considering the bustle of vacationers flying...
The Sounds of Broken Glass: Reflections on Kristallnacht and Israel
JNS.org - This month, Jews around the world came together in synagogues, community centers, and schools to commemorate Kristallnacht — the night of broken glass. We do...
From Egypt to Hebrew Academia: An Arab’s Transformation Through Education
JNS.org - “My main purpose is to explain beyond any reasonable doubt why a 12- and 13-year-old, instead of going on a bike ride, or going...
‘Mentor-Candidate’ Platform Seeks to Provide New Roadmap for Aliyah
JNS.org - Six years ago, Israeli entrepreneur and start-up mentor Raphael Gross made a commitment to his rabbi that he would enable Jews to experience Israel...
Famed Jewish Illusionist David Blaine Pays ‘Magical’ Visit to Hassidic Neighborhood, Tries on Traditional Garb (VIDEO)
Famous Jewish illusionist David Blaine performed magic tricks and tried on some traditional Jewish garb in a surprise visit to a hat shop in a...
Paris Attacks Ignite Debate on Religion of Syrian Refugees
JNS.org - With evidence that one of the Islamist suicide bombers hid among Syrian migrants, the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks that killed 129 people have...
Yes, It Does Have to Do With Islam
We all know the drill: Let Islamic fanatics butcher random civilians in cold blood while shouting "Allahu Akbar!" -- and sundry Western pundits and politicos will...
