Spirituality/Tradition
Historic Synagogue in Jerusalem’s Old City to be Restored
The Jerusalem Municipality has announced plans to restore the historic Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, Israel National News...
‘Food Network’ Personality Embraces Charity, Grows His Brand
The grandchild of Holocaust victims, Duff Goldman became a brand name through hard work, creativity and a blowtorch. Born in Michigan, Goldman was once in the Guinness Book of World Records for baking the world's largest cupcake....
Stevie Wonder Backs Out of IDF Fundraiser Performance
Singer Stevie Wonder backed out of a performance of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Dec. 6 gala in Los Angeles due to "a recommendation from the United Nations to withdraw," FIDF said Thursday. Representatives for the...
Matisyahu Releases New Song for Hanukkah, Proceeds to Benefit Sandy Relief Efforts (VIDEO)
Matisyahu's New Colors. Source: 100xr.com Matisyahu, the acclaimed Jewish rapper who made waves late last year when he shaved his beard, recently released a new song for Hanukkah. All proceeds of...
A People Capable of Feeling Distress, Even in Victory
Jacob and Esau are about to meet again after a separation of twenty two years....
Is Ashton Kutcher Influencing Mila Kunis to Become a More Observant Jew?
Former 'That 70s Show" co-stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were spotted wandering the streets...
Eating Bugs or Sexual Abuse: Prioritizing Sins
We have so many humanitarian and political challenges that face us, as humans and Jews...
David Petraeus and the Biblical Lessons of Why Men Want Two Women
The David Petraeus scandal, where a national hero betrays a solid, devoted, soul mate of...
Joint Distribution Committee Announces New CEO
The world's largest Jewish relief organization, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has announced...
Historic Synagogue in Jerusalem’s Old City to be Restored
The Jerusalem Municipality has announced plans to restore the historic Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, Israel National News reported. Originally...
‘Food Network’ Personality Embraces Charity, Grows His Brand
The grandchild of Holocaust victims, Duff Goldman became a brand name through hard work, creativity and a blowtorch. Born in Michigan, Goldman was once in the Guinness...
Stevie Wonder Backs Out of IDF Fundraiser Performance
Singer Stevie Wonder backed out of a performance of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Dec. 6 gala in Los Angeles due to "a recommendation from...
Matisyahu Releases New Song for Hanukkah, Proceeds to Benefit Sandy Relief Efforts (VIDEO)
Matisyahu's New Colors. Source: 100xr.com Matisyahu, the acclaimed Jewish rapper who made waves late last year when he shaved his beard,...
A People Capable of Feeling Distress, Even in Victory
Jacob and Esau are about to meet again after a separation of twenty two years. It is a fraught encounter. Once, Esau had sworn to...
Is Ashton Kutcher Influencing Mila Kunis to Become a More Observant Jew?
Former 'That 70s Show" co-stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were spotted wandering the streets of Rome recently. The couple started dating earlier in the...
Eating Bugs or Sexual Abuse: Prioritizing Sins
We have so many humanitarian and political challenges that face us, as humans and Jews that I suspect the only way we can cope is...
David Petraeus and the Biblical Lessons of Why Men Want Two Women
The David Petraeus scandal, where a national hero betrays a solid, devoted, soul mate of a wife to be with a young hot thing who...
Joint Distribution Committee Announces New CEO
The world's largest Jewish relief organization, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has announced that Alan Gill will take the reins as CEO of...
Devorah Krinsky, Wife of Prominent Chabad Leader, Dies at 74
Devorah Krinsky, wife of Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky—the current public face of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hassidic movement and former secretary to the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson—passed away Nov. 23...
British Girl in Tel Aviv Diary Part 6: Ceasefire Brigade
As we continue to keep readers updated on what life in Israel under rocket fire is like, part 6 of The Algemeiner's "British girl...
From Sandy to Gaza Rockets, Students Weather Each Other’s Storms
NEW YORK—Between Israeli youths going through Hurricane Sandy and American youths experiencing the onslaught of rockets from Gaza, participants of November's America Israel Friendship League's...
Carole King: Famous, Yet ‘Haimische’
Singer-songwriter Carole King is best known for numerous hits and four Grammy awards, but what is perhaps not as widely recognized is the Jewish familial...
Encountering G-d
It is one of the great visions of the Torah. Jacob, alone at night, fleeing from the wrath of Esau, lies down to rest,...
