Jewish identity
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
Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion
Zionism, like Americanism, is about articulating our own goals - opinion
'I wish you would stand up': David Schwimmer calls out celebrities silent on antisemitism
“No one’s asking you to solve the conflict of the Middle East. Just say that you stand with your Jewish friends, colleagues, and neighbours against hatred," Schwimmer said.
Kariv to CoP: Israel cannot define itself as ‘Jewish’ if it does not bring all hostages home
Kariv described his position as 'the exact opposite' of what Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli presented to the CoP on Sunday.
Returning to Israel educational travel is essential for Jewish identity - opinion
The ceasefire agreement offers not only a glimmer of hope for Israel educational travel, but also a crucial opportunity for Israeli society to invest in restrengthening this field.
Empathy, resilience, and adaptation should drive education in a post-October 7 world - opinion
In a world that feels increasingly divided and fraught, we must offer not only knowledge but also healing, community, and hope.
'This is their song too': A look at Phish and their Jewish fans - review
The book, clearly written for a very narrow audience of Jewish fans – many have seen several hundred shows – details every possible point of connection between Phish and Judaism.
'Sacred Time': Jewish sovereignty, an essential part of our identity
In contrast to religions that emphasize moral degradation, Judaism encourages admitting guilt and regret as a way of self-improvement.
'Tablets Shattered': The uncertain future of Jewishness in the US and admiring Jewish values
As a Jew and political progressive, Joshua Leifer explains, he feels “pinched between great shame and great fear.”
Over 90% of Jewish, Israeli Americans say candidates’ stance on Israel impacts their vote - survey
The survey, conducted by Midgam Research & Consulting, involved 1,482 respondents—772 Israeli-Americans and 710 Jewish-Americans without Israeli backgrounds.
What have we learned since Oct. 7? - opinion
We cannot rewrite history or travel back in time to prevent the events of October 7. We instead must take the knowledge we now possess and work towards a better future.
Who decides: Who will live, who will die? - opinion
Today’s assault on Judaism through anti-Zionism and Israel-bashing is expanding at a much faster pace than last century’s assault on Judaism through antisemitism.
