Spirituality/Tradition
Remembering the Rebbe (REVIEW)
On Tuesday, June 14, 1994, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz walked into my classroom, visibly shaken; I was in the 9th grade. I will never forget...
What Keeps Judaism Alive?
It is a thought often attributed to Ernest Bloch that it is anti-Semitism that, for all its perniciousness, has preserved the Jews. Of course, if that were true our position in the world would be...
Latest Twist in Jewish Fiction? A Werewolf’s Search for Spirituality (REVIEW)
JNS.org - Hungry at night, salivating for raw meat, following his nose, Greg Samstag is becoming a werewolf. Ira T. Berkowitz's new novel, "A Wolf in the Soul," adds a new twist to this...
Fascinating Wall Paintings Depicting the Crusade Era Revealed in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - Wall paintings recounting the Crusader history of Jerusalem were recently exposed by chance when the sisters of Saint-Louis Hospice, near the Old City of Jerusalem, were organizing the facility's storerooms. In addition, a...
The Jewish Nation of Individuals
The book of Bamidbar begins with a census of the Israelites. That is why it...
Wine and Bread: Finding the Balance
Men, women, and scripture love a good drink even more than a good piece of...
New York’s Diamond District and Jewish Tradition
"ŽThe diamond district of New York City can trace its origins to the centuries-old Hasidic...
My Recent Visit to the Temple Mount
This past week, within a 24-hour period, I visited two of the most distinctly opposite...
ADL Anti-Semitism Study is Historically Large, But How Accurate?
JNS.org - While there seems to be no argument on the size of the...
Remembering the Rebbe (REVIEW)
On Tuesday, June 14, 1994, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz walked into my classroom, visibly shaken; I was in the 9th grade. I will never forget that...
What Keeps Judaism Alive?
It is a thought often attributed to Ernest Bloch that it is anti-Semitism that, for all its perniciousness, has preserved the Jews. Of course, if...
Latest Twist in Jewish Fiction? A Werewolf’s Search for Spirituality (REVIEW)
JNS.org - Hungry at night, salivating for raw meat, following his nose, Greg Samstag is becoming a werewolf. Ira T. Berkowitz's new novel, "A...
Fascinating Wall Paintings Depicting the Crusade Era Revealed in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - Wall paintings recounting the Crusader history of Jerusalem were recently exposed by chance when the sisters of Saint-Louis Hospice, near the Old City...
The Jewish Nation of Individuals
The book of Bamidbar begins with a census of the Israelites. That is why it is known in English as Numbers. What is the significance of...
Wine and Bread: Finding the Balance
Men, women, and scripture love a good drink even more than a good piece of bread. We know this from the Bible and from common sense,...
New York’s Diamond District and Jewish Tradition
"ŽThe diamond district of New York City can trace its origins to the centuries-old Hasidic Jewish community originating from Antwerp, Belgium, and other areas of...
My Recent Visit to the Temple Mount
This past week, within a 24-hour period, I visited two of the most distinctly opposite places in Jerusalem that one can imagine: The Temple Mount...
ADL Anti-Semitism Study is Historically Large, But How Accurate?
JNS.org - While there seems to be no argument on the size of the Anti-Defamation League's newly published study on anti-Semitism, concerns have arisen...
We Must Stand With the Jews in Ukraine
Lag B'Omer is supposed to be a day of joy, celebration, and spiritual renewal. But there is little to celebrate for the Jews of...
A Priest’s Encounter With Jew-Hatred
JNS.org - I was in one of those big boxes in another city, waiting for a prescription. After wandering around for a few minutes,...
Much-Debated Jewish Archive Won’t Return to Iraq – For Now
JNS.org - A much-debated artifacts collection from the historical Jewish community in Baghdad that was slated to return to Iraq will remain in the...
2,500 Jews Make Pilgrimage to Ancient Tunisian Synagogue Despite Instability
JNS.org - More than 2,500 Jews last weekend made the pilgrimage to Tunisia's ancient synagogue in Djerba, a tiny island that is home to Africa's...
Only 18 Members Remain in 2,300-Year-Old Turkish Jewish Community Following Political, Economic Turmoil
The once thriving Jewish community of Antakya, Turkey has now dwindled to just 18 members as many locals have fled to escape unrest and violence...
