Jewish Identity
Human Rights, Corruption, and Security Among Jewish Concerns on Sochi Olympics
JNS.org - With the Winter Olympics gearing up for their Feb. 7 start in Sochi, Russia, the Jewish debate on the games mirrors...
Arava Tour Reveals Israel’s Pioneering Work in Desert Agriculture
JNS.org - Arava, literally meaning "desolate" and "dry area" in Hebrew, on the map is a section of the Jordan Rift Valley, running in a north-south orientation between the southern end of...
A View from Auschwitz on Holocaust Remembrance Day
JNS.org - OSWIECIM, Poland—The day is Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established by the United Nations to memorialize the lives of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, including the 1.1...
Hong Kong Synagogue Scene a Blend of Tradition and Travelers
JNS.org - HONG KONG—A taxi ride to 70 Robinson Road in Hong Kong, the address listed for the Ohel Leah synagogue, ends with a simple question: Where is the synagogue? The driver had understood the...
After Israel-EU Agreement, Flying is Easy to and From Jewish State
JNS.org - Just several months since Israel and the European Union officially signed their...
Jewish Spain’s Myriad Attractions Leave No Time for a Siesta
JNS.org - My passion for speaking Spanish, watching Flamenco, drinking Rioja, admiring artwork, walking a...
Italians Help Israel Protect Historic Sites in Holy Land
As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is...
With Light, Moshe Safdie Builds a Global Architectural Legacy
JNS.org - LOS ANGELES—"Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie," on display at Los...
A Mom From Esh Kodesh Makes Sushi – and Headlines
ESH KODESH - Maayan Shaar, 26, of Esh Kodesh had no idea that her family's...
Human Rights, Corruption, and Security Among Jewish Concerns on Sochi Olympics
JNS.org - With the Winter Olympics gearing up for their Feb. 7 start in Sochi, Russia, the Jewish debate on the games mirrors the...
Arava Tour Reveals Israel’s Pioneering Work in Desert Agriculture
JNS.org - Arava, literally meaning "desolate" and "dry area" in Hebrew, on the map is a section of the Jordan Rift Valley,...
A View from Auschwitz on Holocaust Remembrance Day
JNS.org - OSWIECIM, Poland—The day is Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established by the United Nations to memorialize the lives of the...
Hong Kong Synagogue Scene a Blend of Tradition and Travelers
JNS.org - HONG KONG—A taxi ride to 70 Robinson Road in Hong Kong, the address listed for the Ohel Leah synagogue, ends with a...
After Israel-EU Agreement, Flying is Easy to and From Jewish State
JNS.org - Just several months since Israel and the European Union officially signed their historic "Open Skies" travel agreement, providing all European and Israeli...
Jewish Spain’s Myriad Attractions Leave No Time for a Siesta
JNS.org - My passion for speaking Spanish, watching Flamenco, drinking Rioja, admiring artwork, walking a labyrinth of narrow streets, and inhaling the scent of orange...
Italians Help Israel Protect Historic Sites in Holy Land
As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is a famous and familiar symbol to residents and tourists who...
With Light, Moshe Safdie Builds a Global Architectural Legacy
JNS.org - LOS ANGELES—"Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie," on display at Los Angeles's Skirball Cultural Center through March 2, lets the light...
A Mom From Esh Kodesh Makes Sushi – and Headlines
ESH KODESH - Maayan Shaar, 26, of Esh Kodesh had no idea that her family's favorite midweek dinner - sushi rolls - would become such...
Taglit Birthright Generates More Than $825 Million for Israeli Economy
JNS.org - The Taglit Birthright Israel program has contributed over $825 million to the Israeli economy over its fourteen year existence, according to...
Temple Mount Report Fuels Concern About Future of Holy Site
JNS.org - A recently revealed Israeli State Comptroller's report that remains under a government gag order has ignited concern over the Muslim Waqf's attempts to...
Haggis: A Rare Scottish, Jewish Culinary Treat
What is haggis? It has been described in various ways and even classified as fertilizer (!) by customs officials. In fact, it boils down...
Jewish Teens Return From Young Judaea Winter Break Community Service Trips
JNS.org - Young Judaea's Alternative Winter Break program sent more than 100 North American Jewish high school students to partake in community development projects...
Why Hillel is Failing in the Fight for Israel on Campus
Perhaps it's only fitting that we should end 2013 with the dumbest Jewish debate of the year, namely whether Swarthmore College's Hillel should be allowed...
