Jewish identity
Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7 - interview
Of course, in many ways, the nature of the OU's advocacy and relationships has shifted since October 7th.
Zionism is a verb: Every generation must ask what it will build - opinion
Ethiopian Jews can be Israel's strongest Zionist ambassadors - opinion
Education Ministry establishes guidelines guaranteeing students' rights to lay tefillin in schools
Kosher food: A definitive key ingredient of Jewish identity - opinion
While the specific laws of kashrut are mysterious, the broader notion of regulating our diet is obvious. Kosher dietary laws always forged Jewish identity.
Don't let anti-Zionists define Zionism - opinion
Can we really expect to overcome such close-mindedness and combat antisemitism in the guise of anti-Zionism if we Jews can’t even agree on what it means to be a Zionist?
World Indigenous Day: Recognizing Jews' ties to the Land of Israel - opinion
It is crucial that we have a deep understanding of our own identity so that we can proudly declare, “I am a Jew, and I am indigenous to the Land of Israel.”
Israel isn't suffering a constitutional crisis, but an identity crisis - opinion
As we stand in 2023, a clear, unified vision for Israel’s Jewish inhabitants has yet to emerge. Instead, the existing government has given rise to two sharply contrasting visions
Israel vs Judaism: Can these two identities coexist? - opinion
Our nation of Israel openly seems to declare that we have been split between two critical aspects of our identity – our Judaism and our “Israelism.”
Jews are distinct – we should take pride in our Jewishness - opinion
It is essential for us to wear our Jewishness with pride, and to acknowledge our identity, and to proclaim to the world with unwavering conviction, “This is our story.”
We must recognize internalized anti-Jewishness - opinion
We cannot shy away from engaging in the challenging discussions surrounding the impact of hate on our community. We should not allow ourselves to be bound by shame, and trauma.
How can Israel strengthen aliyah, Jewish identity? - opinion
Maybe Herzl would have been impressed by the state we established, but we in the World Zionist Organization know that the work is far from over.
Making Israel - US Jewry relations cool again
A new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries restores his Jewish musings
A new translation of Franz Kafka's diaries gives readers the fullest possible picture of his complex relationship with Judaism.
