Jews of no religion and the war on Hanukkah
Why should anyone care that a woman who describes herself as “not Jewish” doesn’t think it’s worth the bother to teach her children about Hanukkah? The answer is that to institutions that are inherently...
Yad Vashem online exhibit emphasizes the power of family
The world will mark Yom Hashoah—Holocaust Memorial Day—on April 7-8 with particular attention on the 80th anniversary of a campaign against the Jews of Eastern Europe that was nothing short of mass murder. This...
In wake of anti-Semitic incidents, Hanukkah menorah-lightings evoke Jewish pride
The North MoPac Expressway runs up Austin’s west side, a busy, eight-lane artery that speaks to the city’s expanding suburbs and the extravagant consumption of space that is uniquely Texan. It’s not a place...
‘Yom Hashoah: A Day to Remember’ online program to feature survivor’s ordeals
The Touro College Hans Goldschmidt Institute for Human Rights and the Holocaust will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 28 with an online program called “Yom Hashoah 2022: A Day to Remember” from noon to 1:30...
Father of daughter killed in Parkland shooting lights White House menorah
WASHINGTON–Ten months after losing their daughter Meadow in the mass shooting at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Andrew Pollack and his family stood alongside U.S. President Donald Trump as he lit...
IDF distributes 10 tons of dried fruits, nuts to soldiers for holiday of Tu...
In honor of the Tu B’Shevat holiday—the day on the Hebrew calendar marking the “New Year for Trees”—Israel’s Defense Ministry purchased 10 tons of nuts and dried fruits to distribute to Israeli soldiers across...
High Holiday challenge for college kids: Finding their (spiritual) home away from home
Spending the High Holidays away from home can be a lonely experience.
And, sadly, without the family around, many a Jewish college student simply ignores the call of the shofar—even the apples and honey—and attends...
Thousands to celebrate Rosh Hashanah at JDC events from India to Morocco
Thousands of Jews from emerging, established and ancient Jewish communities around the world will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah at scores of JDC events, including concerts, workshops, volunteer opportunities, trainings and cultural performances.
As part of...
Thousands of learners connect with Torah and each other before High Holidays
Torah took the mound at Citi Field as the Orthodox Union fielded a team of 29 internationally renowned scholars, who led classes on a wide array of 31 subjects for around 2,500 participants, at...
Central Shavuot text ‘all about kindness,’ says rabbi who published Arabic book of Ruth
This Shavuot, those interested can follow along during the reading of the book of Ruth and take in quotes like “Your people are my people, and your God is my God” in Arabic. That’s...