Jewish identity
Hen Mazzig on Jewish defiance: 'Our enemies have never had an answer for our joy'
In an age of rising antisemitism, Jewish joy may be the one thing hatred cannot overcome
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Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7 - interview
Zionism is a verb: Every generation must ask what it will build - opinion
Ethiopian Jews can be Israel's strongest Zionist ambassadors - opinion
Education Ministry establishes guidelines guaranteeing students' rights to lay tefillin in schools
The directive aimed to establish clear, uniform rules and provide school principals with a guided framework to facilitate the policy's implementation throughout the public school system.
CAM survey: As the US celebrates 250th anniversary, most American Jews faced antisemitism this year
57% experienced antisemitism in the past year, equivalent to approximately 3.3 million Jewish adults
Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from working at JQY is that allyship cannot be assumed. It has to be visible.
Zionism, like Americanism, is about articulating our own goals - opinion
Zionism and Americanism make Israel and America dynamic, catalytic countries, yearning, churning, and ever-trying to better their nations by fulfilling their founding ideals.
Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative
Chagit Leviev Sofiev announced the initiative at the Jerusalem Post New York Conference’s Opening Gala.
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman discusses faith, leadership, and Yeshiva University’s global influence, with a focus on partnerships with Christian and Catholic institutions.
Why I’m still a Zionist 25 years later – opinion
A century ago, Zionism revived pride in the label ‘Jew’; today, Jews must revive pride in the label ‘Zionist.’
The battle for Jewish identity will be decided in the classroom, not on Twitter
Jewish identity has never been decided in comment sections. It is shaped in classrooms, youth movements, summer camps, and in family conversations.
Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride
EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.
At Vienna’s Yael Awards, Jewish education is framed as infrastructure, not crisis response
With antisemitism rising, the Yael Foundation shifts the conversation from reactive measures to long-term investment, honoring schools that treat Jewish education as the backbone of resilience
