Spirituality/Tradition
Secret of the Oldest Serving Head of State? The Mediterranean Diet!
What is the secret to becoming the oldest serving head of state at 89 years old? The details of Israeli President Shimon Peres's...
A Holocaust Pageant That Was ‘Too Political’ for FDR
Seventy years ago this week, 40,000 New Yorkers watched as Jewish activists and Hollywood celebrities joined hands to bring news of the Holocaust to the vaunted stage of Madison Square Garden. But a requested message...
Running for Israel (VIDEO)
My friend Charles Braunstein is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Emunah, which helps thousands of Israeli children and families on a daily basis through its network of residential homes, high schools, day...
Early Retirement?
How old do you think you will be when you retire? Pope Benedict XVI retired Feb. 28. I am not sure if they are throwing him a retirement party at the Vatican and if...
Christian Missionaries Threaten Survival of Kaifeng Jews
After two centuries of slow decline, the Kaifeng Jews of Central China, who now...
‘Collaboration’ Is Not a Four-Letter Word
I was recently privy to a conversation between nonprofit executives. The two work for a...
The Final Word: Renowned Yiddish Journal Editor Friedenson Dies at 93
Joseph (Yossel) Friedenson carried the title of "rabbi," but his "pulpit" was far wider than...
A Web of Hate: European, U.S. Laws Clash on Defining and Policing Online Anti-Semitism
Last October, the hashtag #unbonjuif (#agoodjew) was trending as the third-most tweeted subject in France....
Secret of the Oldest Serving Head of State? The Mediterranean Diet!
What is the secret to becoming the oldest serving head of state at 89 years old? The details of Israeli President Shimon Peres's diet...
A Holocaust Pageant That Was ‘Too Political’ for FDR
Seventy years ago this week, 40,000 New Yorkers watched as Jewish activists and Hollywood celebrities joined hands to bring news of the Holocaust to the...
Running for Israel (VIDEO)
My friend Charles Braunstein is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Emunah, which helps thousands of Israeli children and families on a daily...
Early Retirement?
How old do you think you will be when you retire? Pope Benedict XVI retired Feb. 28. I am not sure if they are throwing...
Christian Missionaries Threaten Survival of Kaifeng Jews
After two centuries of slow decline, the Kaifeng Jews of Central China, who now number only in the hundreds, are again struggling to ...
‘Collaboration’ Is Not a Four-Letter Word
I was recently privy to a conversation between nonprofit executives. The two work for a small organization with big ideas that struggles to sustain its...
The Final Word: Renowned Yiddish Journal Editor Friedenson Dies at 93
Joseph (Yossel) Friedenson carried the title of "rabbi," but his "pulpit" was far wider than any within four walls. Friedenson, longtime editor of the monthly Yiddish-language...
Where is G-d?
So you think you're the first guy out there looking for G-d? Sorry, my friend, you didn't discover America. People have been searching for spirituality,...
A Web of Hate: European, U.S. Laws Clash on Defining and Policing Online Anti-Semitism
Last October, the hashtag #unbonjuif (#agoodjew) was trending as the third-most tweeted subject in France. Users jumped on the chance to tweet phrases like "a...
New Institute Seeks to Consolidate the Growing Field of Israel Studies
In response to the Jewish community's concern with the growth of anti-Israel bias and pro-Palestinian sympathies on college campuses, the field of Israel Studies has...
Appreciating ‘Dear Abby’: How Judaism Influenced the Famous Advice Columnist
When we think of "Dear Abby," we think of a columnist with a sense of humor giving out sage advice. But not all ...
Two Types of Religious Encounter
Framing the epic events of this week's sedra (Bible portion) are two objects - the two sets of tablets, the first given before, the...
New York Assemblyman Hikind Apologizes Over Controversial Purim Costume
New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who initially defended himself, has now expressed regret over a Purim costume he wore Sunday that some...
Jesus, Bill O’Reilly, and the Romans
The question of who killed Jesus or who was primarily responsible for the crucifixion has been debated by scholars, biblical experts and ordinary...
