Jewish life
Grieving for the land Down Under - opinion
During the Royal Commission, Jews have shared disturbing reports of Nazi salutes in classrooms, workplace bullying, and children being taunted with offensive slurs.
Every Israeli abroad must realize they are an ambassador for their country - opinion
Chabad launches 'Born to Be a Yid' billboard campaign across New York City
Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center - interview
The enduring value of Zionism - opinion
It is worth reflecting on Zionism’s profound contributions, not as a replacement for Torah and mitzvahs, but as a practical movement that has let the Jewish people live out their eternal covenant
The cost of Jewish life is pushing families into debt - opinion
The Jewish community needs to have an honest, nationwide conversation about whether Jewish life is worth the cost and how we can fix this issue.
Meeting today’s urgent need for Jewish community and identity - opinion
To build a thriving Jewish community after October 7, the challenge is not a lack of resources. It is whether we will direct those resources toward deep and transformative Jewish education.
Sami Rohr Prize 2026 shortlist highlights family survival and Jewish history
The annual award — which alternates each year between works of fiction and nonfiction and which honors emerging Jewish writers — is considered one of the most prominent awards in Jewish literature.
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
Protecting brit milah means separating the covenant from a risky practice that Jewish law does not require.
Jewish groups protest removal of Jewish DA from Stanford protest case
Bay Area Jewish organizations said a judge’s decision to remove District Attorney Jeff Rosen from a Stanford protest case risks reinforcing antisemitic stereotypes.
Reaching unaffiliated families where Jewish life begins - opinion
For many young families today, Jewish life does not begin with synagogue membership, day school enrollment or even intentional Jewish seeking. It begins with a much more immediate question.
Houston synagogue and Jewish day school close due to unspecified threats
The threats were aimed at reform synagogue Congregation Beth Israel and the Shlenker School in Houston, Texas.
Jewish food writer Joan Nathan discovers her relative’s martyrdom and full Holocaust history
"My father talked about his family so much,” said Nathan, "But it seemed far away. And now that I know more, it’s much closer.”
OKCupid launches Hebrew version, with special personalization for traditional, orthodox Jews
This new feature will include a variety of personalization questions to help find a match for users' diverse lifestyles, the company said.
