Spirituality/Tradition
Jewish Network Plans Superbowl ‘Kosher Halftime Show’
JNS.org - The Nachum Segal Network announced plans to air its first-ever "Kosher Halftime Show" during Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2. During 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 historic "Open Skies" travel agreement, providing all European and Israeli airlines with equal opportunities to launch direct service to and...
After 250 Years at Touro Synagogue, Jewish History is Alive and Well in Newport
JNS.org - NEWPORT, RI—It is best known as one of America's most celebrated and picturesque seaside towns, a summer playground for the rich, a major yachting destination, and home to famed eponymous jazz and...
Negev Tourism Now an Easy Train Ride From the Rest of Israel’s Treasures
JNS.org - Past the Gaza Strip, toward the rocket-battered city of Sderot, a new train now connects isolated Negev communities to the larger Israeli population centers. Not surprisingly, the Sderot line also opens the...
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...
Food for Sprucing up the Modern Simcha
JNS.org - If the words "kosher catering" conjure up visions of bland and unhealthy...
Jewish Law Provides Vision and Detail
Our parsha (Bible portion) takes us through a bewildering transition. Until now in Shemot (Exodus),...
Why Are We Silent About the Falsification of Biblical History in Artworks?
When I recently visited the impressive Marc Chagall exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New...
Italians Help Israel Protect Historic Sites in Holy Land
As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is...
Jewish Network Plans Superbowl ‘Kosher Halftime Show’
JNS.org - The Nachum Segal Network announced plans to air its first-ever "Kosher Halftime Show" during Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2. During the game...
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...
After 250 Years at Touro Synagogue, Jewish History is Alive and Well in Newport
JNS.org - NEWPORT, RI—It is best known as one of America's most celebrated and picturesque seaside towns, a summer playground for the rich, a...
Negev Tourism Now an Easy Train Ride From the Rest of Israel’s Treasures
JNS.org - Past the Gaza Strip, toward the rocket-battered city of Sderot, a new train now connects isolated Negev communities to the larger 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...
Food for Sprucing up the Modern Simcha
JNS.org - If the words "kosher catering" conjure up visions of bland and unhealthy food, and memories of bar and bat mitzvahs past still...
Jewish Law Provides Vision and Detail
Our parsha (Bible portion) takes us through a bewildering transition. Until now in Shemot (Exodus), we have been carried along by the sweep and drama...
Why Are We Silent About the Falsification of Biblical History in Artworks?
When I recently visited the impressive Marc Chagall exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York City, I was surprised that more than half of...
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...
The Specialized Art of Chuppah Music
JNS.org - The hall has been booked, the dress fitted, the flowers selected, the food tasted, the photographer approved, the bands auditioned, the rings...
Israel to Create Kosher Supervision Authority
JNS.org - Israel's Religious Services Ministry intends to create a kosher observance authority to put an end to the practice of business and restaurant owners...
Polish Righteous Among the Nations Honored at Yad Vashem
JERUSALEM - Yad Vashem held an event on January 16 to posthumously honor a Polish woman, Maria Zurawska, as Righteous Among the Nations. The medal...
PLO Foreign Minister: If Jews Have History in Israel, Then We Don’t
From an interview in Asharq al-Awsat of Palestinian Arab Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki: Q: You said that there are a number of contentious issues. Which is the...
