Spirituality/Tradition
Of Love and Hate
At the center of the mosaic books is Vayikra (Leviticus). At the centre of Vayikra is the "holiness code" (chapter 19) with its...
The Boston Marathon: A Response
An Abrupt End Yesterday, life in America took on a different meaning. At 2:50pm ET, the Boston Marathon came to an abrupt end. Two explosions ripped through the finish line, killing at least three...
Karel van Oordt, Founder of Christians for Israel, Dies at 84
Karel van Oordt, founder of Christians for Israel, died in his home last week in Amersfoort, Netherlands at the age of 84, a press release from the organization said. Christians for Israel is an international non-denominational...
‘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...
From Dry Bones to Start Up Nation
On May 15th, 1948 a certain national myth became a reality. Though Jews weren't the...
Happy 65th Birthday, Israel!
For many nations, a 65th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if 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...
“Women of the Wall”: As if we Don’t Have Enough Problems Already
A group called "Women of the Wall" is in the news again. For some time...
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...
Of Love and Hate
At the center of the mosaic books is Vayikra (Leviticus). At the centre of Vayikra is the "holiness code" (chapter 19) with its momentous...
The Boston Marathon: A Response
An Abrupt End Yesterday, life in America took on a different meaning. At 2:50pm ET, the Boston Marathon came to an abrupt end. Two...
Karel van Oordt, Founder of Christians for Israel, Dies at 84
Karel van Oordt, founder of Christians for Israel, died in his home last week in Amersfoort, Netherlands at the age of 84, a press release...
‘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,...
From Dry Bones to Start Up Nation
On May 15th, 1948 a certain national myth became a reality. Though Jews weren't the only landless people to walk the earth at the time,...
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...
“Women of the Wall”: As if we Don’t Have Enough Problems Already
A group called "Women of the Wall" is in the news again. For some time now they have been demanding the "right" to conduct feminist...
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...
What is Leadership?
Over the next few weeks, a slew of different Jewish organizations are hosting dinners honoring leaders of the community. This very publication, The Algemeiner is...
Not My Bible
I am not amongst those who consider it a religious crime to live outside Israel. After all, since the days of the...
Cardinal Sean O’Malley Joins Other Boston Catholic Leaders on Israel Pilgrimage
Cardinal Sean O'Malley, who was considered by some to be a leading candidate for Pope at the recent conclave, is on a weeklong Easter retreat...
Holocaust-Era British Rabbi will Receive Award for Rescue of 300 Children
The UK's Department for Communities on Monday will posthumously honor a British rabbi who saved about 300 Jewish children during the Second World War as a British...
Speak Nicely, But Clearly
That the Torah (Bible) speaks in refined language is a principle of Biblical studies. The classic example is back in the story of Noah. There,...
