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.

The new 9/11 Memorial Wall is seen at One Police Plaza in New York, on September 9, 2026.
Stein Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after his last day in business, Aug. 24, 2026.

Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

 How have Jews and Israelis contributed to the field of artificial intelligence? (Illustrative)

AI will not change the Jews – or will it? - opinion

Hebrew Union College celebrated the academic achievements of students in its Israel programs during the Ordination and Academic Graduation at the Taube Family Campus.

Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study


Jewish Life Stories: A refusenik who found literary freedom in America, and a refugee-cum-surgeon

We remember those who made an impact in the Jewish world — or just left their community a better or more interesting place.

 Jacob Goldstein, an Australian physician and child of Holocaust survivors, and his daughter Elissa.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

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What does Jewish ethics say about naming buildings after donors? - comment

Even where a donor’s intentions are selfish, if the donation itself has a positive effect on the community or even the world at large, then who are we to criticize!?

 BENEFACTORS OF Hadassah Hospital are listed on a glass plaque.

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Post-October 7, teachers gather to secure the future of Jewish education

Between Monday and Wednesday the Yael Foundation hosted a conference to gather Jewish educators and community leaders to discuss ideas for improving Jewish education.

 Yael Foundation CEO Chaya Yosovich at the 2024 conference Gala.

'Adopt a Hostage' participant celebrates as adopted hostage returned home

We are feeling so excited. We cannot imagine what his family must be feeling,” the adopter of Fernando Marman said about his release.

 Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Hare, two Israeli hostages who were freed in a special forces operation in Rafah, Gaza.

Phone call highlights Yale University's hypocrisy of cultural appropriation

Mako reporter calls Yale University's president's office to call out its use of Hebrew in its logo as appropriation of Jewish culture.

Yale University

Koshashvili looks at a Georgian family in Israel - review

The movie was also notable for the fact that it didn’t go for some kind of cheap, love-conquers-all conclusion.

 A SCENE FROM Dover Koshashvili ‘The Giants of Easter Island.’