Jewish life
Twenty-five years after 9/11: Looking back at the 'Before Times' for American Jewry
Despite the conspiracy theories that tried to pin the attacks on Israelis and Jews, the dominant narrative was that Israel and the United States were engaged in battle against a common enemy.
Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left
AI will not change the Jews – or will it? - opinion
Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study
Modern Zionism: Embracing complexity, building a shared future - opinion
Modern Zionism is gradually abandoning David Ben-Gurion’s “melting pot” approach, embracing instead a profound social transformation.
Poor, frustrated antisemites: Truth, history must take second place to outrage - review
The endless suffering of the Jew and the frustration of the pathetic antisemite make a hell of a world that is filled with much beauty and mostly decent people.
It is time for a new vision of Zionism - opinion
After almost 77 years, it seems that Zionism has deviated from its path and needs to recalculate its course.
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.
This week in Jewish history: When Egypt said all Jews are 'Zionists'
Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.