Jewish Identity
What Does it Mean to Be Jewish?
As recent surveys reveal a disturbingly large number of American Jews—millions, in fact—who feel disconnected from their Jewish identity, allow me to share what...
The Long Link Between Jews and Kosovo
Looking back over my life, I can tie my interest in the Jewish community in Kosovo to two key moments. The first was in the nineties during my studies at the University of Vienna, where...
Trip to Cadbury World is Wonderful (and Kosher)
JNS.org - It's easy to imagine that if the ancient Israelites had been familiar with the cocoa bean, God might have promised them a land flowing with milk and chocolate. He didn't, but such a...
Jewish New Yorkers Turn Train Car Into a Synagogue (VIDEO)
Talmudic study has been around for the ages, so it makes sense that it has been integrated into the lives of Orthodox Jews in New York, even during their morning commute. But, the fact that...
New Jewish National Fund Leader Looks to Bolster Israel’s Infrastructure
JNS.org - NEW YORK—For more than a century, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) has...
Knesset Votes to Bring 900 Indian ‘Lost Jews’ to Israel
JNS.org - The Israeli Knesset unanimously voted Sunday to bring 899 "lost Jews" from...
New JCC Set to Open in Warsaw in Sign of Jewish Revival
JNS.org - In a sign of the growing revival of Polish Jewish life, a...
Rachel’s Tomb is Site of Prayer Event Broadcast to 25,000 Israelis
JNS.org - More than 25,000 people at hundreds of locations across Israel tuned in...
Mikey Pauker’s New Album: ‘Extraordinary Love’ (INTERVIEW)
Folk. Electronica. Reggae. Hip-Hop. Yoga. And God. For Mikey Pauker, it was only natural to share his...
What Does it Mean to Be Jewish?
As recent surveys reveal a disturbingly large number of American Jews—millions, in fact—who feel disconnected from their Jewish identity, allow me to share what being...
The Long Link Between Jews and Kosovo
Looking back over my life, I can tie my interest in the Jewish community in Kosovo to two key moments. The first was in the...
Trip to Cadbury World is Wonderful (and Kosher)
JNS.org - It's easy to imagine that if the ancient Israelites had been familiar with the cocoa bean, God might have promised them a land...
Jewish New Yorkers Turn Train Car Into a Synagogue (VIDEO)
Talmudic study has been around for the ages, so it makes sense that it has been integrated into the lives of Orthodox Jews in New...
New Jewish National Fund Leader Looks to Bolster Israel’s Infrastructure
JNS.org - NEW YORK—For more than a century, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) has prioritized a wide range of infrastructure projects to develop the...
Knesset Votes to Bring 900 Indian ‘Lost Jews’ to Israel
JNS.org - The Israeli Knesset unanimously voted Sunday to bring 899 "lost Jews" from India to Israel at the end of this year. The...
New JCC Set to Open in Warsaw in Sign of Jewish Revival
JNS.org - In a sign of the growing revival of Polish Jewish life, a new Jewish Community Center is set to open in Warsaw...
Rachel’s Tomb is Site of Prayer Event Broadcast to 25,000 Israelis
JNS.org - More than 25,000 people at hundreds of locations across Israel tuned in to a live radio broadcast of a prayer ceremony on...
Mikey Pauker’s New Album: ‘Extraordinary Love’ (INTERVIEW)
Folk. Electronica. Reggae. Hip-Hop. Yoga. And God. For Mikey Pauker, it was only natural to share his divine experiences through music. The California born and bred musician is...
Yeshiva University, Miley Cyrus, and the Legacy of Rabbi Yosef
Some random thoughts and observations on recent occurrences: Yeshiva University this week continued its shameful attitude towards sexual abuse and molestation. After covering up years...
Wilt Chamberlain’s Jewish Role Models
JNS.org - With the 2013-14 National Basketball Association season set to begin Oct. 29, this month also marks the 14th anniversary of the death...
New Jewish Holiday Toy: ‘Mensch on a Bench’
JNS.org - When his son asked for The Elf on the Shelf—the famed Christmas toy that is said to keep an eye on children...
Group Leads First Kosher Tour to Cuba
JNS.org - It started with a mutual fascination with Cuba, especially its tiny Jewish community. Now two Jewish women, separated by a generation in...
Jerusalem Biennale Celebrates Contemporary Art
JNS.org - Jerusalem's role in Israel's start-up culture just got a boost: this time not via high tech, but through art. The first Jerusalem Biennale for...
