Spirituality/Tradition
Jews, Immigrate to Israel
In June, a court in Cologne, Germany ruled that circumcision is "irreversible interference in the integrity of the human body." In August, criminal...
Late Night with Jew In The City (INTERVIEW)
Contrary to initial assumptions, it was surprising to learn from the eponymous blogger behind the Jew In The City that the website's moniker is NOT based on the popular HBO series. Allison Josephs, who in...
The Torah: Listening and Law
It would be reasonable to assume that a language that contains the verb "to command" must also contain the verb "to obey." The one implies the other, just as the concept of...
Modern Orthodox Rabbincial School Announces Leadership Change
The modern Orthodox Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School (YCT) has announced that Founder and President Rav Avi Weiss will be handing over its presidency to Rabbi Asher Lopatin, a former Rhodes Scholar and...
Darwin Under Siege in Hyde Park
Warning bells are sounding out of the quaint Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's...
Exclusive: Matisyahu Talks Acting, Dybbuks, ‘The Possession,’ and the Future of His Beard (INTERVIEW)
Following its release on Friday, 'The Possession,' a movie starring Matisyahu, that explores the Jewish occult,...
The State of the Jews: A Critical Appraisal (REVIEW)
The State of the Jews A Critical Appraisal by Edward Alexander Transaction Publishers, 2012. $35 pp....
Israel @ 100: Looking Ahead
At 64, the State of Israel Has Proven Its Vitality and Resilience. Still, Areas...
The Danger of Tav Hayosher
Several weeks ago, I was introduced to Rabbi Ari Weiss, the executive director of Uri...
Jews, Immigrate to Israel
In June, a court in Cologne, Germany ruled that circumcision is "irreversible interference in the integrity of the human body." In August, criminal charges...
Late Night with Jew In The City (INTERVIEW)
Contrary to initial assumptions, it was surprising to learn from the eponymous blogger behind the Jew In The City that the website's moniker is NOT...
The Torah: Listening and Law
It would be reasonable to assume that a language that contains the verb "to command" must also contain the verb "to obey." The...
Modern Orthodox Rabbincial School Announces Leadership Change
The modern Orthodox Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School (YCT) has announced that Founder and President Rav Avi Weiss will be handing over its presidency...
Darwin Under Siege in Hyde Park
Warning bells are sounding out of the quaint Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's south side. Hyde Park, of course, is home to the...
Exclusive: Matisyahu Talks Acting, Dybbuks, ‘The Possession,’ and the Future of His Beard (INTERVIEW)
Following its release on Friday, 'The Possession,' a movie starring Matisyahu, that explores the Jewish occult, has topped box office lists. The Algemeiner spoke with Matis...
The State of the Jews: A Critical Appraisal (REVIEW)
The State of the Jews A Critical Appraisal by Edward Alexander Transaction Publishers, 2012. $35 pp. 264 As anti-Zionism/anti-Semitism have become more acceptable as "genuine" criticism within...
Israel @ 100: Looking Ahead
At 64, the State of Israel Has Proven Its Vitality and Resilience. Still, Areas of Improvement Remain for Generations of Israelis to Enhance Their...
The Danger of Tav Hayosher
Several weeks ago, I was introduced to Rabbi Ari Weiss, the executive director of Uri L'tzedek, the organization that launched the now-controversial Tav Hayosher "ethical...
Approaching the High Holy Days as Jews…or as People
The start of the Jewish New Year, the month of Tishrei, is filled with holy days, among them four foundational celebrations: Rosh haShanah, Yom haKippurim,...
Taking Possession: The Next Stage of Homecoming
"...we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight." (Num. 13:33) The Land of Canaan was only gained in stages...
Germany’s Circumcision Police
There was a head-spinning moment in Germany last week: News emerged that a rabbi had been criminally charged for performing his religious duties. Rabbi David...
Jewish Cult Survivor Fights for Others’ Freedom
Steve Hassan's story begins like that of so many cult victims. Deceptively recruited by three "pretty women," he was quickly indoctrinated by the Unification Church...
Two Stone Age Figurines Uncovered Near Jerusalem
An archaeological dig in Tel Motza near Jerusalem has uncovered two figurines dating from the Stone Age, Israel Hayom reported. The figurines, a ram and a wild...
