Posts Tagged: Jewish faith
Yes, Human Beings Are Inherently Good
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article titled: “Being good is in our nature.” The underlying theme was that human beings are essentially...
Megyn Kelly Hosts ‘Hasidic Superwoman of Night Court’ to Talk About Judaism, Faith in God
Megyn Kelly hosted on her talk show last week a Hasidic female judge as part of her week-long "She's Got Faith" series. Ruchie Freier -- thought to...
Actor Josh Gad Talks Judaism in Films and His ‘Marshall’ Character’s Strong Faith
Jewish actor Josh Gad talked in a recent interview about the portrayal of Judaism in films, the connection between racism and antisemitism, and how the...
Actress Goldie Hawn on Her Jewish Faith: ‘I Like My Tribe’
Actress Goldie Hawn expressed pride in being Jewish in a recent interview in which she discussed her faith, parenting and her son's near-death experience as...
Egyptian Movie Star Reveals Jewish Roots on Live TV, Stunning Host, Viewers
An Egyptian movie star revealed his Jewish ancestry on a live television talk show last week, much to the surprise of the program's host and...
Sundance Tour Features Short Film About Elderly Jewish Woman’s Decision to Eat Bacon for First Time
The Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, which started on Friday in New York City, features a mini-documentary about an elderly Jewish woman whose journey away...
More Taglit Birthright Participants Marry Later and Within the Jewish Faith
JNS.org - A study presented Wednesday during a conference at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that those who participate in Taglit-Birthright Israel trips...
Thoughtful Adventures of Jewish Identity
"Union Square Park in Manhattan was the scene of a nighttime festival," author Theodore Ross excitedly remarks, as he seeks out the 2010 "Sukkah City"...
Who Has the Right to Re-Package Judaism?
Synagogue Bulletin Blunders These announcements, with interesting typos and phrasing blunders, were reportedly found in various synagogue newsletters and bulletins around the country: 1. Don't let...
How a Jewish Marine Inspires Freedom
The holiday of Passover reminds us of the Jewish struggle for freedom that happened...
A Titanic Victory and a Small Cruse of Oil
David Brooks, in an engaging but superficial article on Hanukah in the New York Times (The Hanukah Story, NY Times, December 10, 2009), sheds light...
Abraham Vs. Gaddafi
The Genesis of a Faith The unfolding dramatic events in Libya, Syria, Egypt, and other countries in the Middle East and Africa, as well...
