Jewish Identity
American and Israeli Teens Share Victory at International Bible Contest (VIDEO)
Israel's annual International Bible Contest was held on Tuesday in Jerusalem, with 58 young people from 26 countries taking part in all stages of...
‘Hatikvah:’ Remixing Israel’s National Anthem (VIDEO)
Not every song can sustain its power no matter how many times it is performed and reformed. But as the 65th Israel Independence Day approaches, regardless of who sings "Hatikvah," or where or when it...
Happy 65th Birthday, Israel!
For many nations, a 65th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if the country happens to be Israel, which celebrates its birthday this year on April 15-16, it's another story. Israel has the...
Interview with Prof. Chava Turniansky, 2013 Israel Prize Winner (INTERVIEW)
It is often overlooked that Yiddish, the language spoken by millions of Ashkenazi Jews for nearly 1,000 years across Europe, played an important role in the formation of Israeli culture. For Professor Chava Turniansky from the...
Israel Independence Day Honor for Mayor Who Turned a Mountain into a Metropolis
On Israel Independence Day, Israelis take great pride in the hard work and military...
Mainstream Jewish Institutions Celebrate Anti-Zionists
Major Jewish institutions show a marked propensity to promote and celebrate the enemies of...
How to Get Through a Passover Seder (HUMOR)
Passover means seders. They are important Jewish traditions, but also social and hunger-filled minefields....
Passover—Israel Style
JERUSALEM—Not every Israeli observes Passover, but every Israeli knows Passover is coming. Preparations for the seven-day...
Universally Challenging (VIDEO)
Want a film that will make you laugh and make you think? A Universal Language is...
American and Israeli Teens Share Victory at International Bible Contest (VIDEO)
Israel's annual International Bible Contest was held on Tuesday in Jerusalem, with 58 young people from 26 countries taking part in all stages of the...
‘Hatikvah:’ Remixing Israel’s National Anthem (VIDEO)
Not every song can sustain its power no matter how many times it is performed and reformed. But as the 65th Israel Independence Day approaches,...
Happy 65th Birthday, Israel!
For many nations, a 65th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if the country happens to be Israel, which celebrates its birthday...
Interview with Prof. Chava Turniansky, 2013 Israel Prize Winner (INTERVIEW)
It is often overlooked that Yiddish, the language spoken by millions of Ashkenazi Jews for nearly 1,000 years across Europe, played an important role in...
Israel Independence Day Honor for Mayor Who Turned a Mountain into a Metropolis
On Israel Independence Day, Israelis take great pride in the hard work and military victories that have built the world's only Jewish state. At...
Mainstream Jewish Institutions Celebrate Anti-Zionists
Major Jewish institutions show a marked propensity to promote and celebrate the enemies of Israel and even antisemites. Here are some examples, working...
How to Get Through a Passover Seder (HUMOR)
Passover means seders. They are important Jewish traditions, but also social and hunger-filled minefields. These tips will help you navigate the time between...
Passover—Israel Style
JERUSALEM—Not every Israeli observes Passover, but every Israeli knows Passover is coming. Preparations for the seven-day holiday are impossible to ignore and encroach on almost every...
Universally Challenging (VIDEO)
Want a film that will make you laugh and make you think? A Universal Language is a feature documentary film by Igal Hecht which follows...
The Fifth Passover Seder Question: Where to This Year?
Originally published by Jewish Travel the new online travel magazine In the 21st century, the good news for Jewish tradition is that the multi-generational Passover seder...
The New York Times Praising the Orthodox? How a Kosher Market Transformed Our Image
On Thursday, March 7th, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed column entitled "The Orthodox Surge" in which he shared his...
Exhibition Looks Back On Kubrick, Legendary Director Who ‘Knew He Looked Jewish’
Judaism may not be the first thing that comes to mind when watching "2001: A Space Odyssey," but Jan Harlan, the brother-in-law of its legendary...
Jewish Delegation Receives Special Nod At Pope Francis Installation
The Jewish delegation to the installation ceremony of Pope Francis on Tuesday was the only non-Christian group to receive a special mention. Pope Francis opened his...
Limmud FSU Survery: Most Russian Jews Do Not Feel Integrated Into American Jewish Community
Limmud FSU, a Jewish learning organization working internationally, has released the results of a survey on the views of Russian-speaking Jews living in North America, showing...
