Jews
Jew-hatred, Israel, and the battle over ethical monotheism - opinion
From ancient persecutions to modern conflicts, antisemitism continues to shape attitudes toward Israel.
How Palestinianism wages war on Zionism and Jewish history - opinion
After Oct. 7, Israel's future depends on choosing unity over political warfare - opinion
The Jewish world cannot afford to leave AI education to Silicon Valley - opinion
For Iranian Jews in US, war brings jubilation, unease, dreams of a future visit
In Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including tens of thousands of Iranian Jews, synagogues and community leaders say the moment feels historic.
The Book of Esther: How letters preserved Jewish identity across empires and exile - opinion
How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.
Purim 2026: Celebrating with faith, fun, and resilience through the years
From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.
Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
Israeli photographer discovers the Jewry of Maine
The exhibition will run through May 3 and conclude with a public poster presentation by students from Colby College.
'The Gavriel Tirosh Affair': Unforgettable teacher, lingering memory - review
Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.
AI is transforming work, but it must not redefine humanity - opinion
With the rise of artificial intelligence, true human connection and empathy are needed more than ever.
Iran's greatest threat isn’t war - it’s the collapse of its illusions - opinion
From nuclear brinkmanship to regional escalation, Tehran’s latest moves could mark a decisive strategic miscalculation.
The Purim-inspired chess technique that confuses my rivals - opinion
I win at chess by making opponents nervous, bewildered, and prone to blunders.
Tucker Carlson pushes DNA tests for Jews: the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake
The largely discredited theory states that Ashkenazi Jews are genetically descended from a Turkic minority that converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages rather than from the 12 tribes of Israel.
