Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman / JNS.org
ARTICLES BY: Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman / JNS.org
Amid Oregon Shooting, Israeli Research May Identify Potential School Shooters
JNS.org - In the fourth shooting at a U.S. college campus since August, 10 people were killed Oct. 1 when a 26-year-old gunman opened fire in...
South African Chief Rabbi Counters Dual Citizenship Proposal, But Not Panicking (VIDEO)
JNS.org - Anti-Zionists are targeting South Africa, but hold tight and wait to see what happens, South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein tells JNS.org regarding reports of...
Unlikely Etrog Grower Helps American City Dwellers Connect with Sukkot Ritual
JNS.org - There is something special and ironic about seeing the iconic and illustrious yellow etrog (citron) growing in the frozen tundra of America’s Mid-Atlantic region...
Azerbaijan’s US Envoy Reveals Mixed Feelings on Iran Nuclear Deal (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - The day after the largest sandstorm in 15 years swept through the State of Israel this week, turning the skies orange and clouding people’s...
Azerbaijani Envoy to the US on Israel Visit Reveals Mixed Feelings About Nuke Deal (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - The day after the largest sandstorm in 15 years swept through Israel this week, turning the skies orange and clouding people’s vision, Azerbaijan Ambassador...
New Pro-Israel Grassroots Effort Combats Campus Anti-Zionism ‘From the Inside’
JNS.org - Activism. Not re-activism. Education. Preparation. These are just a few of the mantras a new pro-Israel organization uses to encourage participation. Fast-growing Students Supporting Israel...
Which Month Marks the Jewish New Year?
JNS.org - Tishrei is among the most well-known months on the Hebrew calendar because it contains the High Holidays and marks the beginning of the year....
‘Shmita’ Sabbatical Year Puts Israel’s ‘Four Species’ Industry in a Bind This Sukkot
JNS.org - Hagai Kirshenbaum is a member of the fourth generation of his family to harvest etrogim (singular: etrog) on a large orchard outside of Rehovot...
Is a Yom Kippur-Christmas Comparison Naughty or Nice?
JNS.org - “It’s said that during this time [between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur], the Book of Life is open and it’s decided who will live...
‘Laughter Heals’ is Message of Unlikely Jewish-Muslim Comedy Act
JNS.org - “Both Jews and Muslims have a lot in common. What are we fighting over? Jews and Muslims don’t eat pork, we don’t celebrate Christmas,...
Customized Online Learning Tool is ‘Building Together’ With US Jewish Schools
JNS.org - As technology continues to permeate traditional classroom environments, more than 25 Jewish day schools are taking part in a new era of learning fostered...
‘Counterpoint Israel’ Grooms YU Students as ‘Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow’
JNS.org - “The students are not coming here to save the world. But hopefully they can give as much as possible,” says Rabbi Kiva Rabinksy, director...
The Hebrew Roots Movement: Following Jewish Customs, But Worshipping Jesus
JNS.org - Jason was raised in a typical, modern Christian home in the United Kingdom. He opened presents on Christmas and ate chocolate on Easter as...
Class in Session: Five Questions for Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - In April, Israel’s educational system, which is essentially charged with shaping the country’s future, was handed over to Member of Knesset Naftali Bennett. The...
