Jewish life

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.

US AMBASSADOR to Belgium Bill White shows an image of a ritual circumcision, in Brussels.
Students and pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Stanford University to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza, April 22, 2024

Jewish groups protest removal of Jewish DA from Stanford protest case

Preschoolers at Temple Judea ECC, which received a grant from EarlyJ to open a toddler classroom.

Reaching unaffiliated families where Jewish life begins - opinion

The Shlenker School's website announced the school had closed for the day.

Houston synagogue and Jewish day school close due to unspecified threats


How are the dynamics of Jewish family life always shifting? - study

Jewish parents share common aspirations, including raising children with empathy, moral responsibility, and a strong sense of self.

A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

This week in Jewish history: When Egypt said all Jews are 'Zionists'

Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

Zach Margs's viral comedy unites Jewish identity, Israeli culture

Margolin’s comedy has become a way to spread laughter and foster resilience and pride within the Jewish community.

 BRITISH MEDIA influencer Zach Margolin on a previous visit to Israel.

Antisemitic attacks, incidents spike around the world in year after October 7 - JPPI

2024 Assessment of the Jewish People covers surging antisemitism, geopolitical shifts, and social strife and how they are threatening the fabric of Jewish life and taking immediate action for change.

 Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

Jewish Life Stories: The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with jazz

Jewish luminaries remembered: Jazz scholar Morgenstern, 'Bible code' mathematician Rips, pandemic comedy star Geduldig, filmmaker Bikel, and autism advocate Silberman leave lasting legacies.

 Dan Morgenstern, seen in 2012, was director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University’s Newark campus.

Finding divine humanity amid Israel-Palestine rifts to navigate conflict with compassion - opinion

Amid familial and communal rifts over Israel and Palestine, an appeal for compassion and understanding seeks to preserve relationships through finding divine humanity in opposing views.

 The Israeli flag.

BINA – the home of Israeli Judaism

Terry Newman, successful entrepreneur and chairman of BINA public board of directors, says Israelis must take back ownership of their Judaism.

 TERRY NEWMAN: ‘The 21st century will become known as the “Jewish century.”’

Jewish Life Stories: A refusenik who found literary freedom in America, and a refugee-cum-surgeon

We remember those who made an impact in the Jewish world — or just left their community a better or more interesting place.

 Jacob Goldstein, an Australian physician and child of Holocaust survivors, and his daughter Elissa.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

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Shabbat candles

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Shabbat candles