How to give and how to receive: The complexity of ‘mishloach manot’
At the heart of Purim celebrations lies a simple yet profound act: giving food to others. But as with all acts of giving, mishloach manot is not as simple as it seems. This mitzvah, distinct from the...
Jewish educational center hosts multi-faith dialogue in Jerusalem
A global Jewish educational center based in Jerusalem hosted Muslim, Christian and Jewish community leaders this week, seeking to bring together moderate religious figures in a push for coexistence.
Wednesday's night meeting, titled Bridges of...
How two Yiddish soul sisters became a singing sensation
When singers Polina Fradkin and Paulina Levi got 50,000 Instagram followers, they celebrated with a cake.
But these days, they are really cooking.
The Shvesters (the Yiddish word for “The Sisters”) now have 134,000 followers on...
Why the Catholic Church should recognize Israel as the inheritance of the Jewish people
I am currently at the Vatican with Gary Krupp of the “Pave the Way Foundation” to engage with high-ranking Catholic leaders. Krupp has spent his life building bridges between the church, the Jewish community...
75 years ago, Iraq stripped its Jews of citizenship
On March 9, 1950, Iraq’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved the "Supplement to Ordinance Cancelling Iraqi Nationality" law. It stipulated that Jews could leave the country, on condition they renounce their citizenship and their...
Top baby names in Israel biblical, data over seven decades shows
On March 9, 1950, Iraq’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved the "Supplement to Ordinance Cancelling Iraqi Nationality" law. It stipulated that Jews could leave the country, on condition they renounce their citizenship and their...
Jews and Zionism: An ancient bond
How old is the concept of Zionism?
It did not emerge in 1947 from the U.N. General Assembly Resolution 181 Partition Plan, as those who try to weaponize Zionism would have you believe.
It did not emerge...
Phil Lorang Keeps Busy with a Multitude of Tikkun Olam Projects
The volunteer of the month for March is a modest, unassuming man who is also an energizer bunny! Phil Lorang, 71, likes to live by the motto he says a wise co-worker once told...
Jewish Hollywood’s Jewish problem
The 97th annual Academy Awards took place on Sunday night. A bit of mystery was added to all the pageantry. Long before statues were handed out, the anticipation was eclipsed by the glamorous parade...
Dore Gold: An American who ascended to Israel’s political elite
Dr. Dore Gold, an eloquent former Israel ambassador to the United Nations (1997–1999) and a foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, passed away at the age of 71 on Monday.
Gold also served...