Spirituality/Tradition
At Hanukkah, Israel’s Colors are Blue, White… and Green
JNS.org - The colors on Israel's flag may be blue and white, but the Jewish state has gone green. On Dec. 7, the...
Haredim and Bedouin: A Tale of Two Communities Transformed by Vocational Education
JNS.org - Low enlistment rates in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). High rates of poverty. Communal resistance to traditional schooling. Difficulty finding employment or a lack of motivation to be employed. These conditions are...
Significant Life Event? There’s an App (and Jewish Blessing) for That
JNS.org - Jewish tradition contains myriad blessings or "brachot"—trust me, I participated in many a summer camp or day school "bracha bee" as a youth—most of which apply to eating different foods, and others for specific life...
How to Eat Hanukkah Sufganiyot Without Guilt
JNS.org - The average Hanukkah sufganiya (jelly donut) has between 300 and 400 calories of nearly pure oil and fat. In honor of the miracle God bestowed on the Maccabees, making oil meant for...
Feeling Empty Without Thanksgivukkah
JNS.org - A year ago, the convergence of Thanksgiving Day and the first day...
Hanukkah 2014 Yields First Temple-Worthy Pure Olive Oil in 2,000 Years
JNS.org - In time for Hanukkah 2014, the Temple Institute—a Jerusalem-based organization that says it...
The Difference Between Appearance and Reality
Finally after 22 years and many twists and turns, Joseph and his brothers meet. We...
Despite Church-State Debate, Public Hanukkah Menorahs Gain Wider Acceptance
JNS.org - With the arrival of the winter holiday season, many municipalities throughout the...
Remains of Ancient Olive Oil Discovered in the Lower Galilee
The earliest evidence for the use of olive oil in Israel, and possibly the entire...
At Hanukkah, Israel’s Colors are Blue, White… and Green
JNS.org - The colors on Israel's flag may be blue and white, but the Jewish state has gone green. On Dec. 7, the walls...
Haredim and Bedouin: A Tale of Two Communities Transformed by Vocational Education
JNS.org - Low enlistment rates in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). High rates of poverty. Communal resistance to traditional schooling. Difficulty finding employment or...
Significant Life Event? There’s an App (and Jewish Blessing) for That
JNS.org - Jewish tradition contains myriad blessings or "brachot"—trust me, I participated in many a summer camp or day school "bracha bee" as a...
How to Eat Hanukkah Sufganiyot Without Guilt
JNS.org - The average Hanukkah sufganiya (jelly donut) has between 300 and 400 calories of nearly pure oil and fat. In honor of the...
Feeling Empty Without Thanksgivukkah
JNS.org - A year ago, the convergence of Thanksgiving Day and the first day of Hanukkah created a once-in-75,000-years media stir, leading to in-depth...
Hanukkah 2014 Yields First Temple-Worthy Pure Olive Oil in 2,000 Years
JNS.org - In time for Hanukkah 2014, the Temple Institute—a Jerusalem-based organization that says it is "dedicated to every aspect of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem,...
The Difference Between Appearance and Reality
Finally after 22 years and many twists and turns, Joseph and his brothers meet. We sense the drama of the moment. The last time they...
Despite Church-State Debate, Public Hanukkah Menorahs Gain Wider Acceptance
JNS.org - With the arrival of the winter holiday season, many municipalities throughout the United States are gearing up for the festive time of...
Remains of Ancient Olive Oil Discovered in the Lower Galilee
The earliest evidence for the use of olive oil in Israel, and possibly the entire Middle East, was recently revealed at an antiquities site in...
Green Hanukkah: Oil-Conservation Miracle Inspires Environmentalism
JNS.org - The miracle of Hanukkah is an epic story of conservation, as one day's worth of oil lasts for eight days in the...
On 75th Anniversary, Looking at the Jewish Influence on Gone With the Wind
JNS.org - The 75th anniversary of the premiere of "Gone with the Wind" on Dec. 15 presents an opportunity to examine the Jewish influence...
Hanukkah Menorahs of Israel Shed Light on Jewish People’s Past, Present, Future
JNS.org - As winter arrives and the days grow shorter, outdoor lighting is needed more during the Hanukkah season than at any other time...
How American Jews Made Hanukkah the Holiday of Religious Freedom
JNS.org - In the 21st century, Hanukkah is celebrated by more Jews than any holiday other than Passover. Both are performed at least one...
Hanukkah and the Lessons of International Pressure Against Israel
What induced Antiochus Epiphanes to attempt to eradicate Judaism? Some speculate that he had his own political motives. However, he initially had good relations with...
