Spirituality/Tradition
Must a Jewish State be Zionist?
Modern western states are slowly adapting to the idea that no one religion should dominate and all religions within them should be...
U.S. Jewish Journalists, More than Readers, Believe Caring About Israel an Important Part of Jewish Identity
JNS.org -U.S. Jewish journalists working for Jewish media outlets are less likely to view themselves as government and business watchdogs, and are less willing to criticize their community than mainstream American journalists (both Jewish and...
What if Clark Kent Were a Drug Smuggler?
Looking to duck out of life for a couple of hours, I recently cart wheeled into Jerusalem's Globus Binyaney HaUma movie theater, where I saw - in delicious 3D - Man of Steel. This latest...
Is Everything OK?
Once upon a time, in the days of Moses and the Jews in the Wilderness, the Moabite women were seducing young Jewish men. The Almighty was angered and sent a plague upon His people. Jews...
‘The Last Supper According to Judas’ in the Works by Famed Filmmaker Armondo Linus Acosta (INTERVIEW)
Bible stories are hot and Hollywood studios are rushing to cash in. Leading the...
The Life and Times of the Jewish Beauty Queens of India
Given the fact that Jewish beauty has been celebrated in history, it does not come...
On Parents and Teachers
Just beneath the surface of this week's parshah (Bible portion) is an exceptionally poignant story....
Rick Moranis, Going from ‘Ghostbusters’ to Mom’s Brisket, Draws on Jewish Roots in New Album
JNS.org - When fans picture Rick Moranis, the first things that probably come to mind...
Roman-Era Road Uncovered in Northern Jerusalem is Most Finely Preserved Yet, Authorities Say
An ancient road leading from Jaffa to Jerusalem, which dates back nearly 1,800 years to...
Must a Jewish State be Zionist?
Modern western states are slowly adapting to the idea that no one religion should dominate and all religions within them should be treated...
U.S. Jewish Journalists, More than Readers, Believe Caring About Israel an Important Part of Jewish Identity
JNS.org -U.S. Jewish journalists working for Jewish media outlets are less likely to view themselves as government and business watchdogs, and are less willing to...
What if Clark Kent Were a Drug Smuggler?
Looking to duck out of life for a couple of hours, I recently cart wheeled into Jerusalem's Globus Binyaney HaUma movie theater, where I saw...
Is Everything OK?
Once upon a time, in the days of Moses and the Jews in the Wilderness, the Moabite women were seducing young Jewish men. The Almighty...
‘The Last Supper According to Judas’ in the Works by Famed Filmmaker Armondo Linus Acosta (INTERVIEW)
Bible stories are hot and Hollywood studios are rushing to cash in. Leading the pack, Viacom is teaming up with Paramount Pictures for a...
The Life and Times of the Jewish Beauty Queens of India
Given the fact that Jewish beauty has been celebrated in history, it does not come as a surprise that in spite of the numerical insignificance...
On Parents and Teachers
Just beneath the surface of this week's parshah (Bible portion) is an exceptionally poignant story. It occurs in the context of Moses' prayer that God...
Rick Moranis, Going from ‘Ghostbusters’ to Mom’s Brisket, Draws on Jewish Roots in New Album
JNS.org - When fans picture Rick Moranis, the first things that probably come to mind are comedy and scenes from science fiction movies such as...
Roman-Era Road Uncovered in Northern Jerusalem is Most Finely Preserved Yet, Authorities Say
An ancient road leading from Jaffa to Jerusalem, which dates back nearly 1,800 years to the Roman period of rule, was recently uncovered in...
Should Morality Come at the End of a Government Camera?
In September 2009, Colonel Muamar Kaddafi of Libya wanted to move into the home next to mine. He owned a beautiful estate, ostensibly for the...
From ‘Scared Child’ to Miss Israel
JNS.org - NEW MILFORD, NJ—When Yitayish "Titi" Ayenew, the first black Miss Israel, was a young orphan who moved from Ethiopia to Israel, it was learning...
The AP’s Double Standard on Israel, Women Ordained as Orthodox Clergy, and Religious-Themed Entertainment
Here are a few random thoughts I wished to share: When Prime Minister Netanyahu was reelected in January, The Associated Press (AP) described him as the...
Rape, the Agunah problem, and Bernard Jackson
The treatment of women around the world today remains a blot on humanity. That an Indian judge can counsel a rape victim to...
“Christ Killers”: The Hidden Agenda
The historic charge "Christ Killers" leveled against Jews is one of the most bizarre indictments ever made. Its defiance of facts and logic...
