Spirituality/Tradition
Israeli Trailblazer Dean Kremer Brings Jewish Values to Nascent Pro Baseball Career
JNS.org - Other than being part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, Sandy Koufax and Dean Kremer have something else in common: a respect for...
Will Laughs Lead to Love on Show About Orthodox Dating?
To date or not to date? That is not the question for most Modern Orthodox singles in New York. The question is when will they find their future spouses, and when will their families stop nagging them...
Chefs Partner With Holocaust Survivors in Unique Cookbook
JNS.org - In the culmination of a year-long project, a group of Holocaust survivors and leading Israeli chefs on Sunday unveiled a cookbook they wrote together that puts a modern twist on the survivors' culinary memories. During...
Moses’ Disappointment
Hidden beneath the surface of parshat Pinchas, the sages uncovered a story of great poignancy. Moses, having seen his sister and brother die, knew that his own time on earth was coming to a close....
The Gift of Jewish Chaos
The Fractured Republic is a book by Yuval Levin, subtitled “Renewing America’s Social Contract in...
‘This Is Our Moment of Real Zionism’
JNS.org - Russell F. Robinson, CEO of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), believes that Israel has...
Can You Enjoy Someone Else’s Success?
One of the most beautiful human virtues is the ability to enjoy the achievements of...
Setting the Record Straight on Israel and Orthodox Judaism
JNS.org - The recent op-ed by Yair Sheleg, “Israel’s battle for peace between religion and state,” is troublesome...
Jewish Tourists From US Bring Life, Prayer Back to Unused Portuguese Synagogue
A small synagogue in Portugal, that has remained largely unused for prayer services since the 1960s,...
Israeli Trailblazer Dean Kremer Brings Jewish Values to Nascent Pro Baseball Career
JNS.org - Other than being part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, Sandy Koufax and Dean Kremer have something else in common: a respect for Jewish...
Will Laughs Lead to Love on Show About Orthodox Dating?
To date or not to date? That is not the question for most Modern Orthodox singles in New York. The question is when will they find...
Chefs Partner With Holocaust Survivors in Unique Cookbook
JNS.org - In the culmination of a year-long project, a group of Holocaust survivors and leading Israeli chefs on Sunday unveiled a cookbook they wrote together...
Moses’ Disappointment
Hidden beneath the surface of parshat Pinchas, the sages uncovered a story of great poignancy. Moses, having seen his sister and brother die, knew that...
The Gift of Jewish Chaos
The Fractured Republic is a book by Yuval Levin, subtitled “Renewing America’s Social Contract in the Age of Individualism.” He regrets the tendency to think...
‘This Is Our Moment of Real Zionism’
JNS.org - Russell F. Robinson, CEO of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), believes that Israel has reached an important milestone in its development as a nation. “I...
Can You Enjoy Someone Else’s Success?
One of the most beautiful human virtues is the ability to enjoy the achievements of others and encourage them to reach even higher goals. It’s...
Setting the Record Straight on Israel and Orthodox Judaism
JNS.org - The recent op-ed by Yair Sheleg, “Israel’s battle for peace between religion and state,” is troublesome in several ways. While he portrays himself as a dispassionate...
Jewish Tourists From US Bring Life, Prayer Back to Unused Portuguese Synagogue
A small synagogue in Portugal, that has remained largely unused for prayer services since the 1960s, was once again filled with congregants last month, when 33 Jewish...
Jewish Fashionistas From Around the World to Tour ‘Chic Side of Israel’
A delegation of 35 Jewish fashion industry mavens from around the world will travel to Israel later this month to "discover the chic side" of the...
Granddaughter of Holocaust Survivors Honored to Represent Israel at 2016 Olympic Games
Pro golfer Laetitia Beck said she is honored to have been selected to represent Israel at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil largely because of her grandparents,...
Kardashian Ex Scott Disick Posts Instagram Photo of Blessing at Western Wall in Jerusalem; Writes ‘Hashem Is Everywhere’
Reality TV star and Jewish businessman Scott Disick shared with his Instagram followers on Wednesday a picture of himself receiving a blessing at the Western Wall...
150 ‘Changemakers’ From 29 Countries Gather in Jerusalem to ‘Shape the Jewish Future’
JNS.org - A group of 150 young Jewish “changemakers” from 29 countries recently convened in Jerusalem for networking, skill-building, and ideation at the 2016 ROI Summit....
What Makes God Laugh
There is an old saying that what makes God laugh is hearing our plans for the future. However, if Tanakh is our guide, what makes God...
