Spirituality/Tradition
Brussels Shooting, EU Right-Wing Elections are Worrying Signs for Jewish Community
JNS.org - During the same weekend, the fatal shooting at a Jewish museum in Brussels and the surge of right-wing parties in continent-wide...
Why Judaism Should Seek Converts
On Shavuot we read the story of Ruth, the Moabite convert, who has the most eloquent speech of the entire Bible: "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your...
Not Far From Home Anymore: Lone IDF Soldiers Find a Place to Call Their Own
JERUSALEM - There are some 5,600 lone soldiers currently serving in the IDF, 60% of whom are new immigrants. Being a lone soldier is not an easy task. Faced with the same challenges every solider...
A 1914 Novel’s Prescient Vision of Londonistan
Exactly one century ago, the renowned British writer G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), called by his admirers the greatest writer and thinker of the twentieth century, published a curious novel titled The Flying Inn. On the cusp of World...
Exploring Leadership in the Wilderness (REVIEW)
The interdisciplinary field of leadership studies is booming. University lecture halls on the topic are...
Jews and Gun Control: Where is the Outrage?
I have decided to no longer support the Republican Party, or any other party or...
Avoiding the Politics of Envy
Few things in the Torah are more revolutionary than its conception of leadership. Ancient societies were...
Making Sense of Pope Francis’ Whirlwind Mideast Trip
JNS.org - After two intense days of religious ceremonies in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, meetings...
Shame on Rabbi Julie Schonfeld
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld is the first female rabbi to serve as the head of the...
Brussels Shooting, EU Right-Wing Elections are Worrying Signs for Jewish Community
JNS.org - During the same weekend, the fatal shooting at a Jewish museum in Brussels and the surge of right-wing parties in continent-wide parliament...
Why Judaism Should Seek Converts
On Shavuot we read the story of Ruth, the Moabite convert, who has the most eloquent speech of the entire Bible: "Where you go I...
Not Far From Home Anymore: Lone IDF Soldiers Find a Place to Call Their Own
JERUSALEM - There are some 5,600 lone soldiers currently serving in the IDF, 60% of whom are new immigrants. Being a lone soldier is not...
A 1914 Novel’s Prescient Vision of Londonistan
Exactly one century ago, the renowned British writer G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), called by his admirers the greatest writer and thinker of the twentieth century, published a...
Exploring Leadership in the Wilderness (REVIEW)
The interdisciplinary field of leadership studies is booming. University lecture halls on the topic are overflowing, and books by "leadership gurus" are flying off of...
Jews and Gun Control: Where is the Outrage?
I have decided to no longer support the Republican Party, or any other party or individual who bows to The National Rifle Association, or objects...
Avoiding the Politics of Envy
Few things in the Torah are more revolutionary than its conception of leadership. Ancient societies were hierarchical. The masses were poor and prone to hunger and...
Making Sense of Pope Francis’ Whirlwind Mideast Trip
JNS.org - After two intense days of religious ceremonies in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials, unscheduled photo opportunities, and debilitating...
Shame on Rabbi Julie Schonfeld
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld is the first female rabbi to serve as the head of the Conservative movement. She was named the Executive Vice President of...
Improving Your Sleep
"To sleep, perchance to dream-ay, there's the rub." - Hamlet (111,i,65-68) For those of you who are incessant insomniacs, the latest research shows that there is...
Israel’s Shavuot Cheese Supply Threatened by Tnuva Labor Dispute
JNS.org - The Israeli dairy firm Tnuva, which just sold a majority share of its company to the Chinese government-owned Bright Food Group, is dealing with...
Monica Lewinsky Interview Re-Opens Old Tale of ‘That Woman’
JNS.org - Monica Lewinsky. The name makes you cringe, roll your eyes, and shake your head. She's frozen in time as "That Woman." She's the...
New Pluralistic Military Siddur Debuts on Memorial Day Weekend
JNS.org - The Shabbat of Memorial Day weekend later this month will mark a first in American Jewish life: Three New York City congregations...
