Spirituality/Tradition
Who is Abu Naji?
Every year, starting in about November, Palestinian Christians and their allies in North America use the Christmas season as an opportunity to portray Israel...
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 a sought-after food item across Samaria's hilltop communities. "I've been making...
A Nation of Leaders
This week's parsha (Bible portion) consists of two episodes that seem to be a study in contrasts. In the first, in chapter 18, Yitro, Moses' father-in-law, a Midianite priest, gives Moses his first lesson in...
Why Israel’s Temple Mount Policy is Wise
JNS.org - In the 1920s, the Jerusalem Waqf, the local Muslim religious authority, published and distributed a pamphlet for visitors to the Haram al-Sharif, the Temple Mount. It explained that the location is...
Pope Francis Hosts Argentine Rabbis
JNS.org - Pope Francis hosted 16 rabbis from his home country of Argentina on...
Tu B’Shevat Guide for the Perplexed, 2014
1. Judaism stipulates four New Years, one of them is the New Year for the trees,...
Delectable Recipes for Tu B’Shevat
JNS.org - Winter fruit might seem less spectacular than the much more time-valued offerings of...
Israel’s Ancient and Historic Trees
JNS.org - In 2013, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI)...
Ethiopian Immigrants Plant Trees in Israel for Tu B’Shevat
JNS.org - More than 400 Ethiopian immigrants living in absorption centers in Israel...
Who is Abu Naji?
Every year, starting in about November, Palestinian Christians and their allies in North America use the Christmas season as an opportunity to portray Israel as...
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...
A Nation of Leaders
This week's parsha (Bible portion) consists of two episodes that seem to be a study in contrasts. In the first, in chapter 18, Yitro, Moses'...
Why Israel’s Temple Mount Policy is Wise
JNS.org - In the 1920s, the Jerusalem Waqf, the local Muslim religious authority, published and distributed a pamphlet for visitors to the Haram...
Pope Francis Hosts Argentine Rabbis
JNS.org - Pope Francis hosted 16 rabbis from his home country of Argentina on Thursday. The meeting was organized by the Latin American Jewish Congress...
Tu B’Shevat Guide for the Perplexed, 2014
1. Judaism stipulates four New Years, one of them is the New Year for the trees, Tu Bishvat (Arbor Day), the 15th day of the month...
Delectable Recipes for Tu B’Shevat
JNS.org - Winter fruit might seem less spectacular than the much more time-valued offerings of summer, but oranges and pears in particular, while quiet and...
Israel’s Ancient and Historic Trees
JNS.org - In 2013, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) published a survey of mature trees in Jerusalem that was...
Ethiopian Immigrants Plant Trees in Israel for Tu B’Shevat
JNS.org - More than 400 Ethiopian immigrants living in absorption centers in Israel planted trees in honor of Tu B'Shevat, which begins Wednesday evening. The event,...
Originating in Kabbalah, Tu B’Shevat Seder Becomes Forum for Environmental Activism
JNS.org - A simple way to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is to grow a plant or eat some fruit....
Where it All Began: Tu B’Shevat in Israel
JNS.org - Israelis know that each and every tree is precious. When the pioneers of the Jewish state first cast their eyes on the...
Ancient Calendar Offers Glimpse of Biblical Times
JNS.org - Ever wonder how the people in biblical times arranged their schedules? The answer may lie with a 4,000-year-old silt tablet recently discovered...
The Stark Truth: Our Business Dealings Matter
Shiva (traditional week of mourning) has just ended for the Stark family and the media has moved on to new targets. We have not. The...
Bar Mitzvah in Judea and Samaria
I have led a number of unforgettable Birthright trips. They were inspirational, fun, and historically comprehensive, except for one glaring omission. The young Americans never...
