Jewish identity
CAM survey: As the US celebrates 250th anniversary, most American Jews faced antisemitism this year
57% experienced antisemitism in the past year, equivalent to approximately 3.3 million Jewish adults
Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion
Zionism, like Americanism, is about articulating our own goals - opinion
Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman discusses faith, leadership, and Yeshiva University’s global influence, with a focus on partnerships with Christian and Catholic institutions.
Why I’m still a Zionist 25 years later – opinion
A century ago, Zionism revived pride in the label ‘Jew’; today, Jews must revive pride in the label ‘Zionist.’
The battle for Jewish identity will be decided in the classroom, not on Twitter
Jewish identity has never been decided in comment sections. It is shaped in classrooms, youth movements, summer camps, and in family conversations.
Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride
EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.
At Vienna’s Yael Awards, Jewish education is framed as infrastructure, not crisis response
With antisemitism rising, the Yael Foundation shifts the conversation from reactive measures to long-term investment, honoring schools that treat Jewish education as the backbone of resilience
'Angelic, full of joy': Ashdod mayor honors 27-year-old Dan Alkayim, killed in Bondi Beach attack
Alkayim's death was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in a post to X/Twitter in the hours after the attack.
One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.
Hanukkah 2025: From Hellenism to today’s culture wars
Still reeling from the horrors of violent fascism and extreme nationalism, humanity has grown enamored of a universal self-conception that denies meaningful differences of race, religion, or culture.
Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting
“It’s the miracle that the candle lasts eight days, but it’s really a function of how you invite miracles into your life,” Kutcher said.
The ‘Tattoo Rabbi’ is in the house
Arrivals: David Braslawsce, 28, from Beaver, Pennsylvania, to Hadera, 2025
