Spirituality/Tradition
A Path to Social Order and Human Freedom
Bemidbar takes up the story as we left it toward the end of Shemot. The people had journeyed from Egypt to Mount Sinai. There...
Bob Dylan: “Prophet” and Medal of Honor Recipient
Most rock stars are retired by 71, but not Bob Dylan. He's touring, performing and later this spring receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given by the U.S. President...
Stop Drinking the Moonshine on Prosperity
Everyone wants prosperity. As von Miseslong ago observed, even those political movements that vehemently decry modern materialism never promise their supporters anything other than increased wealth. With regard to social affairs people have profound and...
A Lifetime of Jewish Music on Display at Lincoln Center
Matthew "Mati" Lazar has been dedicated to the creation of Jewish music for most of his life. On Sunday, May 20th, the Maestro and his Chorale celebrated their reunification of at a grand "Celebrate Jerusalem"...
Israeli Museum to Open Exhibit on Foreign Volunteers in War of Independence
Beit Hatfutsot, the "Museum of the Jewish People" in Tel Aviv, announced the opening of...
New Olim to Celebrate Shavuot in Israel
As the Jewish holiday of Shavuot approached, Nefesh B'Nefesh, which works with Israel's Ministry of...
Antisemitism & Its Antidotes, Part II
This is part 2 of the "Antisemitism & its Antidotes" series. You can read part...
Albert Einstein Museum to be Erected in Israel
The Israeli government has unanimously approved the establishment of a museum in Jerusalem ...
An Open Letter to Yale History Professor Timothy Snyder
Professor Timothy Snyder of Yale University, the author of the famous (and controversial) book...
A Path to Social Order and Human Freedom
Bemidbar takes up the story as we left it toward the end of Shemot. The people had journeyed from Egypt to Mount Sinai. There they...
Bob Dylan: “Prophet” and Medal of Honor Recipient
Most rock stars are retired by 71, but not Bob Dylan. He's touring, performing and later this spring receiving the Presidential Medal of...
Stop Drinking the Moonshine on Prosperity
Everyone wants prosperity. As von Miseslong ago observed, even those political movements that vehemently decry modern materialism never promise their supporters anything other than increased...
A Lifetime of Jewish Music on Display at Lincoln Center
Matthew "Mati" Lazar has been dedicated to the creation of Jewish music for most of his life. On Sunday, May 20th, the Maestro and his...
Israeli Museum to Open Exhibit on Foreign Volunteers in War of Independence
Beit Hatfutsot, the "Museum of the Jewish People" in Tel Aviv, announced the opening of a new exhibition focusing on Jewish volunteers from around the...
New Olim to Celebrate Shavuot in Israel
As the Jewish holiday of Shavuot approached, Nefesh B'Nefesh, which works with Israel's Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and the Jewish Agency for Israel, organized a...
Antisemitism & Its Antidotes, Part II
This is part 2 of the "Antisemitism & its Antidotes" series. You can read part 1 here. Teaching can be the ultimate instructor. It is where...
Albert Einstein Museum to be Erected in Israel
The Israeli government has unanimously approved the establishment of a museum in Jerusalem dedicated to Albert Einstein, the father of the theory of...
An Open Letter to Yale History Professor Timothy Snyder
Professor Timothy Snyder of Yale University, the author of the famous (and controversial) book "Bloodlands" was brought to Lithuania last week for a...
Israeli Doctors to Perform Face Transplant
Dr. Eyal Gur, director of the Plastic Surgery Department at the Tel Aviv Ichilov hospital, and Dr. Arik Zaretsky, head of the Micro-Surgery Division of...
Second Stage Anti-Semitism
Jewish Americans should be concerned about the recent verdict in the Italian libel case that involves parliamentarian Fiamma Nirenstein. In 2008, cartoonist Vauro Senesi published...
Interview: A New Form of Israel Advocacy
After resigning in 2010 from his position as Eastern Regional Coordinator for Christians United for Israel, one of the largest pro-Israel student organizations in America,...
The Idiots Guide to Wooing Jewish Women
Young Jewish men face a variety of questions when it comes to dating: Should I bring my own challah? Who says the blessings over...
The Honey Bee Paradox
Shavuot celebrates the day the nation of Israel received its Torah (The Bible) and is associated with blossoming trees, flowers, milk and honey. Honey is...
