Jewish life

Grieving for the land Down Under - opinion

During the Royal Commission, Jews have shared disturbing reports of Nazi salutes in classrooms, workplace bullying, and children being taunted with offensive slurs.

At the MCG, the writer's sister and nephew watch a game of footy.
Vintage illustration by Dean Ellis of the evolution of global international travel from early exploration to the jet age, 1960. Screen print.

Every Israeli abroad must realize they are an ambassador for their country - opinion

Billboard of Chabad's newest campaign in NYC.

Chabad launches 'Born to Be a Yid' billboard campaign across New York City

Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center - interview


Zach Margs's viral comedy unites Jewish identity, Israeli culture

Margolin’s comedy has become a way to spread laughter and foster resilience and pride within the Jewish community.

 BRITISH MEDIA influencer Zach Margolin on a previous visit to Israel.

Antisemitic attacks, incidents spike around the world in year after October 7 - JPPI

2024 Assessment of the Jewish People covers surging antisemitism, geopolitical shifts, and social strife and how they are threatening the fabric of Jewish life and taking immediate action for change.

 Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

Jewish Life Stories: The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with jazz

Jewish luminaries remembered: Jazz scholar Morgenstern, 'Bible code' mathematician Rips, pandemic comedy star Geduldig, filmmaker Bikel, and autism advocate Silberman leave lasting legacies.

 Dan Morgenstern, seen in 2012, was director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University’s Newark campus.

Finding divine humanity amid Israel-Palestine rifts to navigate conflict with compassion - opinion

Amid familial and communal rifts over Israel and Palestine, an appeal for compassion and understanding seeks to preserve relationships through finding divine humanity in opposing views.

 The Israeli flag.

BINA – the home of Israeli Judaism

Terry Newman, successful entrepreneur and chairman of BINA public board of directors, says Israelis must take back ownership of their Judaism.

 TERRY NEWMAN: ‘The 21st century will become known as the “Jewish century.”’

Jewish Life Stories: A refusenik who found literary freedom in America, and a refugee-cum-surgeon

We remember those who made an impact in the Jewish world — or just left their community a better or more interesting place.

 Jacob Goldstein, an Australian physician and child of Holocaust survivors, and his daughter Elissa.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

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Shabbat candles

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Shabbat candles

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Shabbat candles

What does Jewish ethics say about naming buildings after donors? - comment

Even where a donor’s intentions are selfish, if the donation itself has a positive effect on the community or even the world at large, then who are we to criticize!?

 BENEFACTORS OF Hadassah Hospital are listed on a glass plaque.