Tag: Jewish Values

The first-ever national study of Jewish grandparents—commissioned by the Jewish Grandparents Network (JGN), in partnership with 17 national organizations and Jewish Federations—provides detailed information about the demographics, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors and needs of this...

In our fast-paced interconnected world, it can be so hard to do a good deed in a truly selfless way. When we run a marathon for charity and post about it on social media...

Some 200 religious Zionist rabbis signed a letter expressing their concern over Israel Defense Forces’ policies they feel are not commensurate with Jewish values. Among the issues are a controversial update to protocol further integrating...

The arrest of David and Louise Turpin in Perris, California, earlier this week was immediately followed by details of one of the most disturbing news stories in some time. The authorities described the alleged abuse carried out...

My family and I recently spent two and a half weeks backpacking through Japan. Before we left, we took time to learn some basic vocabulary we thought would be useful: “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse...

Last Friday morning, back when both Reince Priebus and Anthony Scaramucci were both employed by the White House, all anyone could talk about was the scene that unfolded in the U.S. Senate the night...

As an EU national, I’m not eligible to vote in the general election, but I do have a unique outsider’s perspective. Of course our Jewish values should inform our civic conduct. The Jewish mission is...

Through a Jewish/Muslim playgroup, my sister Beth has found an answer to a question many of us ask ourselves these days when we learn of incidents of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia: “What can I do?” Beth...

Philanthropy comes in many shapes and sizes. It can be volunteering time with an organization or donating money to a cause. It can be giving items to those in need. It’s no secret that adults...