Spirituality/Tradition
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...
The Path of the Righteous (REVIEW)
JNS.org - There are lots of biographies of famous people lining the shelves of bookstores. There are movie stars who hire press agents, whose job is to make sure that everyone knows all about...
A Jewish Expert’s Guide to Destination Functions
JNS.org - Today, with families more spread out than they used to be, the idea of a destination function is more appealing than ever. Having guests travel to one location can be efficient,...
Judaism is About Taking Personal Responsibility
The sequence of parshiyot, Terumah, Tetzaveh, Ki Tissa, Vayakhel and Pekudei, is puzzling in many ways. First, it outlines the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable house of worship the Israelites built and carried with them through...
In Italy, Where Jews Once Were Silent, they Now Flock to Celebrate
JNS.org - I remember it well. I was a young girl, about 11 or...
Don’t Forget Jewish Poverty in Europe
JNS.org - When the economic crisis hit Bulgaria in 2011, Yana—a Jewish mother of...
Global Disability Rights Expert Wins Jewish Group’s Inaugural Award
JNS.org - The Ruderman Family Foundation on Monday announced that Dr. Michael Ashley Stein,...
A View from Auschwitz on Holocaust Remembrance Day
JNS.org - OSWIECIM, Poland—The day is Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established...
‘King of Fun’ Stewart Rahr Arranges 50 Ambucycles for Israeli Rescue Service
JERUSALEM - Stewart Rahr, a.k.a "The King of Fun", surprised a jubilant group of United...
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,...
The Path of the Righteous (REVIEW)
JNS.org - There are lots of biographies of famous people lining the shelves of bookstores. There are movie stars who hire press agents, whose...
A Jewish Expert’s Guide to Destination Functions
JNS.org - Today, with families more spread out than they used to be, the idea of a destination function is more appealing than...
Judaism is About Taking Personal Responsibility
The sequence of parshiyot, Terumah, Tetzaveh, Ki Tissa, Vayakhel and Pekudei, is puzzling in many ways. First, it outlines the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable house...
In Italy, Where Jews Once Were Silent, they Now Flock to Celebrate
JNS.org - I remember it well. I was a young girl, about 11 or 12 years old. It was a transitional time that some...
Don’t Forget Jewish Poverty in Europe
JNS.org - When the economic crisis hit Bulgaria in 2011, Yana—a Jewish mother of three—was one of the first casualties. She lost her job...
Global Disability Rights Expert Wins Jewish Group’s Inaugural Award
JNS.org - The Ruderman Family Foundation on Monday announced that Dr. Michael Ashley Stein, a visiting professor at Harvard Law School and an internationally...
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...
‘King of Fun’ Stewart Rahr Arranges 50 Ambucycles for Israeli Rescue Service
JERUSALEM - Stewart Rahr, a.k.a "The King of Fun", surprised a jubilant group of United Hatzalah supporters by quadrupling his initial pledge to arrange for...
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...
Rabbi Creates ‘Playlist’ for Changing Tunes of Synagogue Life
JNS.org - Rabbi Kerry Olitzky is an optimist. While other Jewish communal leaders worry about dwindling rates of affiliation, Olitzky points to the creation of 600...
Jewish and Chinese Calendars Are More Similar Than You Think
The Gregorian calendar - the most commonly used calendar on earth today - is solar. It is based on the time it takes the earth...
Tel Aviv Arts and Crafts Market Makes for a Fun and Funky Afternoon
JNS.org - Sure, it helps if you love to ogle the latest in hand-made crafts. But even if you don't know a piece of...
Orthodox, Gay, and Out of the Closet
JNS.org - "Orthodox parents of gay children tend to feel isolated," says Mindy Dickler, the mother of 21-year-old Elie, who came out as gay...
