Jewish identity

Zionism is a verb: Every generation must ask what it will build - opinion

Zionism is not merely support for the existence of the Jewish state. It is participation in the continued creation of the Jewish future.

 Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the founder of modern Hebrew, in his home in Jerusalem, sometime between 1918-1923.
Ethiopian Jews take part in Sigd celebrations, November 2025

Ethiopian Jews can be Israel's strongest Zionist ambassadors - opinion

A man puts on a tefillin in Washington Square Park in Manhattan on June 19, 2026 in New York City. Tefillin are a Jewish traditional ritual object, believed to be an approximately 2000 year old tradition.

Education Ministry establishes guidelines guaranteeing students' rights to lay tefillin in schools

PROTESTERS RAISE red hands behind Rabbi Mark Goldfeder, CEO of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, at a US House subcommittee hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, last year. Antisemitism hasn’t just risen, it has metastasized, says the writer.

CAM survey: As the US celebrates 250th anniversary, most American Jews faced antisemitism this year


Nearly 1/3 of Jewish teens hide faith symbols in school amid rising antisemitism - survey

As a result of rising antisemitism in US schools, Jewish teens stop wearing symbolic accessories in fear of encountering antisemitism.

 Nearly a third of Jewish teens worldwide stop wearing faith symbols in schools, September 8, 2024.

Natan Sharansky appointed chair of Rabbi Sacks Legacy Global Advisory Board

Natan Sharansky has been named chair of The Rabbi Sacks Legacy's Global Advisory Board, highlighting Sacks' enduring influence on Jewish identity.

 Natan Sharansky.

Exploring diverse Jewish perspectives through four questions - opinion

To remain hopeful during hard conversations, 20 Jewish Voices explored the Israel-Palestine Conflict at Moishe House's 4HQ Summit.

 JEWS FROM across the US, and even one from Canada, gathered in a beautiful dense forest in Connecticut, in striking contrast to the intense conversations they were having each day, says the writer.

What should Jews tremble for this Elul? - opinion

This year we do not need the metaphor of trembling fish to underscore the gravity and solemnity of this period. We have trembled for the past 11 months.

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel

Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest where demonstrators targeted the campus Hillel, leading to potential disciplinary actions for students involved.

 Mohammad Sharab wearing a Hamas emblem at an anti-Israel rally on Sunday.

War with Hamas has transformed Israeli society from secular to biblical - opinion

Israeli society may not be growing more religious, but it is undeniably embracing a more biblical essence.

 MOURNING VIVIAN SILVER, a founder of Women Who Wage Peace and Oct. 7 casualty, at her Nov. 2023 funeral in Kibbutz Gezer.

'Jews must come first': Now is the time to prioritize Jewish survival - opinion

Tikkun olam is merely a damaging slogan if we must show our Jewishness through transparency forced upon our politics and desires for partnerships. 

The spiritual longing for a more just and beautiful world has always been the soul of Judaism

Ultra-Orthodox youth groups seek to form haredi-Israeli identity

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox state education system spawns girls’ youth group to develop haredi-Israeli identity

 B’Deracheha group activities.

DMing my rabbi: Aish's live chats see spike 300% post-Oct. 7, antisemitism surge

Aish.com, post-October 7, saw a 300% surge in live web chat use, aiding Jews worldwide to reconnect with their heritage amid rising antisemitism.

Woman sits on black rolling armchair

No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star

Malika Andrews, ESPN's rising star and Jewish host of "NBA Countdown," excels in sports journalism, bridging her Jewish and Black identities while inspiring diverse communities.

 December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; ESPN reporter Malika Andrews after the in-season tournament championship between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena.