Judaism
Kazakhstan chief rabbi: Country joining Abraham Accords due to its 'peace and tolerance'
While Israel and Kazakhstan have had diplomatic relations since 1992, Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen said that deepening the relationship could only be good.
Kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity
Evangelical leader leaves Heritage Foundation antisemitism effort, citing Tucker Carlson
White Plains Mayor-elect Justin Brasch: I won by bringing people together - interview
WATCH: Toronto synagogue vandalized for tenth time since October 7 as windows smashed with hammer
Vandal smashes windows at Kehilat Shaarei Torah. The 10th attack since Oct. 7 highlights a relentless pattern of hate, forcing the synagogue to spend $160K on security.
Polish president, EJA warn of rising antisemitism as Europe marks Kristallnacht
“Today you can go to any Jew and scream 'genocide',” said Rabbi Menachem Margolin. EJA's symposium united state reps, Rabbis, and activists to push back against the new blood libels.
No atheists in a foxhole: How Israelis embraced faith after October 7, 2023 - opinion
Even ardent atheists pray to be saved from the butchery and brutality of war.
Names of five out of six million Jews killed in Holocaust now identified, AI can help identify more
Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan said reaching the five million milestone was a reminder of an unfinished obligation.
Living in an isolated bubble: Autistic Jews after October 7 - opinion
Inclusion cannot be conditional. True solidarity means standing up for all members of the community, especially those at the margins of multiple identities.
30 years since the Rabin assassination: What kind of country does Israel want to be? - opinion
This year, more than ever, Rabin Memorial Day is an invitation to a meaningful educational conversation about our collective responsibility.
Jamaica's Chabad center survives hurricane Melissa, as Rabbi Raskin plans recovery, aid efforts
Hurricane Melissa damaged Chabad in Jamaica, though the synagogue's prayer hall is mostly in "good condition."
Hebrew Union College ordains six new rabbis in Jerusalem, bolstering Israeli reform movement
Six new Israeli reform rabbis were ordained at HUC-Jerusalem, joining 142 alumni serving 50+ communities across Israel as a part of a growing movement in Israeli society.
Gov't proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’
A new bill has been proposed to give the rabbinate new powers to investigate the 'Jewish status' of any Israeli citizen.
Decades of impact: David Golinkin reflects on his legacy of pluralistic Jewish education
Upon his retirement as president of The Schechter Institutes, longtime ‘oleh’ David Golinkin talks about his Israel impact – via pluralistic Jewish education that goes to the people.
Parashat Lech Lecha: The call of aliyah
From Yemenite Jews in Operation Magic Carpet to Soviet refuseniks, Ethiopian families, and Bnei Menashe from India, Isaiah’s vision has been realized in our own time.
