Spirituality/Tradition
DC Jews React to Obama Inauguration, Honor MLK with Volunteer Work
Monday's 57th Presidential Inauguration officially sent off Barack Obama into a second term as America's 44th President and the country's first African American commander...
To be a Leader of the Jewish People
"That day, G-d saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians . . . The Israelites saw the great power G-d had displayed against the Egyptians, and the people were in awe of...
How the US Press Soft-Pedaled Hitler
"There is at least one official voice in Europe that expresses understanding of the methods and motives of President Roosevelt—the voice of Germany, as represented by Chancellor Adolf Hitler." That incredible statement was the opening line...
The BBC Sex Scandal and the Battle to Establish Israel
A shocking BBC sex scandal has caused Britain's political elite and journalists to examine how allegations of abuse should be dealt with. The latest revelations...
Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr’s Bond With Israel
San Francisco Gate - The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. understood the meaning of discrimination...
Dear Abby’ Advice Columnist Pauline Phillips Dead at 94
Pauline Phillips, known to millions around the world for her advice column "Dear Abby" died...
Bat Hever is Israel’s Hurricane Sandy (PHOTOS)
For many Israelis, last week's winter storm was a blessing. At least five straight...
Gilad Shalit Meets With Israeli Lone Soldiers
JERUSALEM: Israeli lone soldiers - those who immigrated to Israel without their families - had...
DC Jews React to Obama Inauguration, Honor MLK with Volunteer Work
Monday's 57th Presidential Inauguration officially sent off Barack Obama into a second term as America's 44th President and the country's first African American commander in...
To be a Leader of the Jewish People
"That day, G-d saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians . . . The Israelites saw the great power G-d had displayed against...
How the US Press Soft-Pedaled Hitler
"There is at least one official voice in Europe that expresses understanding of the methods and motives of President Roosevelt—the voice of Germany, as represented...
The BBC Sex Scandal and the Battle to Establish Israel
A shocking BBC sex scandal has caused Britain's political elite and journalists to examine how allegations ...
Angry Birds, Jewish Wisdom
I had a teacher many years who was very effective at his job. He communicated his ideas well and had a pleasant affect. One...
Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr’s Bond With Israel
San Francisco Gate - The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. understood the meaning of discrimination and oppression. He sought ways to achieve liberation and...
Dear Abby’ Advice Columnist Pauline Phillips Dead at 94
Pauline Phillips, known to millions around the world for her advice column "Dear Abby" died last week at the age of 94 after a lengthy...
Bat Hever is Israel’s Hurricane Sandy (PHOTOS)
For many Israelis, last week's winter storm was a blessing. At least five straight days of rain, and then snow, turned a large portion...
Gilad Shalit Meets With Israeli Lone Soldiers
JERUSALEM: Israeli lone soldiers - those who immigrated to Israel without their families - had the chance to meet with former abducted IDF soldier Gilad...
Rare Artifact Stolen From Israeli Archaeological Dig
A recently uncovered rare archaeological artifact was stolen this week from the Tel Shiloh archaeological site in Israel. Tazpit News Agency reported last week on...
What’s in a Name?
I spend a fair amount of time with Persian Jews here in New York. I really enjoy their warmth and joie de vivre. But...
Staring Down the Dangers of Modernity
Humans have been inventing things that save and improve lives for a while, but we now realize these signs of modernity can also hurt and...
Online archaeological Archives Include Architectural Plan for Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The archaeological archive of Israel, administered by the Israel Antiquities Authority, has digitized and uploaded all of Israel's archaeological archives to the Internet,...
Israel to Open Exhibit on Biblical King Herod
The Jerusalem-based Israel Museum is scheduled in February to open an exhibit on the infamous biblical Jewish king, Herod the Great, the Associated Press reported. King Herod...
