Spirituality/Tradition
Israeli Harley-Davidson Bikers Pray at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur
Among the traditional knitted and velvet kippas of those praying at the Western Wall recently, one particular group stood out with their Harley-Davidson leather vests...
British Jewish Group Vows to Confront Jeremy Corbyn on Anti-Israel Views
The Board of Deputies of British Jews (BDBJ) is planning to issue a statement outlining its concerns with Jeremy Corbyn’s election as leader of the U.K. Labour party. Upon Corbyn’s election, the BDBJ congratulated him and stated...
1,000-Year-Old Yom Kippur Prayer Book Fragment to be Put Online
JNS.org - A unique fragment of a Yom Kippur prayer book from the Cairo Geniza, one of the most important resources for understanding Jewish culture, religion, economics, and literature from the Middle Ages to the present,...
How to Really Repent and Change on Yom Kippur
Text to a friend: "Hey pal, sorry if I've done anything to hurt you this year! Love you so much. Shana tovah xx." Friend's response: "Back atcha! Happy new year to you too :)" Sound familiar? Maybe...
Kol Nidre and the White Fire of the Iran-Deal Discourse
JNS.org - The High Holidays are here, reaching their crescendo with Yom Kippur’s Kol Nidre prayer, made...
From the Status Quo to the Present Day: Sabbath Observance in Israel
JNS.org - The illusion that the Orthodox Jewish standard of Sabbath observance is kept by the...
Thoughts on Universalism and Particularism Ahead of Yom Kippur
During the nineteenth century, there were two ideological movements that swept the Western world. For...
Israeli Schools Use Google Hangouts to Bring Jewish and Arab Students Together
A unique program in Israeli schools is bringing Jewish and Arab students together by utilizing...
A Tale of Yom Kippur Heroism During World War I
During the First World War, fierce fighting took place between Russian forces and those of...
Israeli Harley-Davidson Bikers Pray at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur
Among the traditional knitted and velvet kippas of those praying at the Western Wall recently, one particular group stood out with their Harley-Davidson leather vests and...
British Jewish Group Vows to Confront Jeremy Corbyn on Anti-Israel Views
The Board of Deputies of British Jews (BDBJ) is planning to issue a statement outlining its concerns with Jeremy Corbyn’s election as leader of the U.K....
1,000-Year-Old Yom Kippur Prayer Book Fragment to be Put Online
JNS.org - A unique fragment of a Yom Kippur prayer book from the Cairo Geniza, one of the most important resources for understanding Jewish culture, religion,...
How to Really Repent and Change on Yom Kippur
Text to a friend: "Hey pal, sorry if I've done anything to hurt you this year! Love you so much. Shana tovah xx." Friend's response: "Back...
Kol Nidre and the White Fire of the Iran-Deal Discourse
JNS.org - The High Holidays are here, reaching their crescendo with Yom Kippur’s Kol Nidre prayer, made famous by Al Jolson and Neil Diamond in “The Jazz...
From the Status Quo to the Present Day: Sabbath Observance in Israel
JNS.org - The illusion that the Orthodox Jewish standard of Sabbath observance is kept by the majority of Israelis is fading away. This “status quo” that...
Thoughts on Universalism and Particularism Ahead of Yom Kippur
During the nineteenth century, there were two ideological movements that swept the Western world. For want of a better term, I will call them universalism...
Israeli Schools Use Google Hangouts to Bring Jewish and Arab Students Together
A unique program in Israeli schools is bringing Jewish and Arab students together by utilizing technology to break down barriers. The effort is led by former...
A Tale of Yom Kippur Heroism During World War I
During the First World War, fierce fighting took place between Russian forces and those of the Central Powers in the land of Galitzia. It was...
As We Start a New Year, We Must Strive for Unity
The Times of Israel recently reported that Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that “Israel will not survive the next 25 years.” Just hours later, that same paper posted...
My First Rosh Hashanah in the Land of Milk, Apples and Honey
JNS.org - The other day, I hopped on the bus and headed towards my Shabbat host for the weekend in Baka, a beautiful and quiet neighborhood...
The Torah Is the Music of the Soul
Moses’s long and tempestuous career is about to end. With words of blessing and encouragement, he hands on the mantle of leadership to his successor,...
The Rosh Hashanah Wake-Up Call
JNS.org - Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the synagogue listening to the blasting of the shofar, something many of us will be doing just...
On These High Holidays, Pray for Others to Repent
When I was a child in England, I often used to see men and women standing at street corners holding placards saying such things as,...
