Judaism
Danny, my child of the year
Who is the wide-eyed boy who stands at the window every morning at Mishpacha Ukraine in Odessa, and what is the story behind him - a story no one planned to tell.
Direct from TLV: Manila, Buenos Aires and Seoul
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review
25 ViZionaries: Rudy Rochman - No. 17
Founded and led the Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.
Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion
The High Holy Days are an opportunity to recalibrate approaches to Zionism, including the idea that it merely signifies a physical domain
As antisemitism rises, the Jewish world faces a turning point - opinion
From Toronto to cities around the world, rising antisemitism is threatening Jewish communities and raising urgent questions about their future.
Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion
A reading of the Talmud suggests that a soldier who won’t engage in life-saving activity on the merit of avoiding physical contact is but a ‘pious fool’
‘You are standing today’: A Jewish lesson for America, 25 years after 9/11
As we approach the 25th anniversary of that terrible day, this week’s haftarah (Isaiah 61:10-63:9) offers a powerful perspective on destruction, rebuilding, and memory.
Parashat Nitzavim: Why we are all responsible for one another
In a world increasingly focused on personal success, Parashat Nitzavim reminds us that no one stands alone. Our fate is bound together, and we are responsible for one another.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
From Israel to New York: Fighting for truth on the front line - opinion
A bonus is that we’re making our fellow Jews feel safer: More seen. More heard. More represented. More protected. And that, for us, is the biggest blessing of all.
Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion
Imagine an African American Israeli representing the Jewish state at the UN. Wouldn’t that send a powerful, compelling message for all to see?
From feeling at home in Canada to making aliyah - opinion
Growing antisemitism and declining trust in institutions are leaving many Jewish Canadians questioning where they belong.
