Personalities
‘Identity Through Athletics’: The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 2013 Class
A weightlifter who was one of the 11 Israeli Olympians killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics by Palestinian "Black September" terrorists, David Berger was...
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein: I Know Apartheid Firsthand (INTERVIEW)
Rabbi Warren Goldstein grew up in South Africa. He is also a regular visitor to Israel. With those two experiences, he is quick to respond with historical context to critics who call Israel an "apartheid...
Famous Philippine Fashion Blogger Bryan Boy Celebrating…Shabbat
Philippine Fashion blogger Bryan Grey Yambao, better known as Bryan Boy, has been celebrating Shabbat recently. How does The Algemeiner know? Because he has been posting pictures to his Instagram account. No word on why...
For $18,000 You Can Fly Next to a Renowned Chassidic Rebbe
How much would you be willing to pay to sit next to a Hassidic rebbe on a long flight? Apparently some are willing to shell out as much as $18,000 for the honor. Last week, the...
Settler Rabbi’s Peace Legacy Lives On
Israeli Orthodox rabbi, settler, poet and peace activist Rabbi Menachem Froman passed away in...
Secret of the Oldest Serving Head of State? The Mediterranean Diet!
What is the secret to becoming the oldest serving head of state at 89...
The Final Word: Renowned Yiddish Journal Editor Friedenson Dies at 93
Joseph (Yossel) Friedenson carried the title of "rabbi," but his "pulpit" was far wider than...
Appreciating ‘Dear Abby’: How Judaism Influenced the Famous Advice Columnist
When we think of "Dear Abby," we think of a columnist with a sense...
Rabbi David Hartman Remembered as Interdenominational Force in Jewish Learning
Rabbi Michael Siegel, senior rabbi of Chicago's Anshe Emet Synagogue, recalls meeting Rabbi David Hartman...
‘Identity Through Athletics’: The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 2013 Class
A weightlifter who was one of the 11 Israeli Olympians killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics by Palestinian "Black September" terrorists, David Berger was not...
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein: I Know Apartheid Firsthand (INTERVIEW)
Rabbi Warren Goldstein grew up in South Africa. He is also a regular visitor to Israel. With those two experiences, he is quick to respond...
Famous Philippine Fashion Blogger Bryan Boy Celebrating…Shabbat
Philippine Fashion blogger Bryan Grey Yambao, better known as Bryan Boy, has been celebrating Shabbat recently. How does The Algemeiner know? Because he has been...
For $18,000 You Can Fly Next to a Renowned Chassidic Rebbe
How much would you be willing to pay to sit next to a Hassidic rebbe on a long flight? Apparently some are willing to shell...
Settler Rabbi’s Peace Legacy Lives On
Israeli Orthodox rabbi, settler, poet and peace activist Rabbi Menachem Froman passed away in his home community of Tekoa in Gush Etzion on Monday...
Secret of the Oldest Serving Head of State? The Mediterranean Diet!
What is the secret to becoming the oldest serving head of state at 89 years old? The details of Israeli President Shimon Peres's diet...
The Final Word: Renowned Yiddish Journal Editor Friedenson Dies at 93
Joseph (Yossel) Friedenson carried the title of "rabbi," but his "pulpit" was far wider than any within four walls. Friedenson, longtime editor of the monthly Yiddish-language...
Appreciating ‘Dear Abby’: How Judaism Influenced the Famous Advice Columnist
When we think of "Dear Abby," we think of a columnist with a sense of humor giving out sage advice. But not all ...
Rabbi David Hartman Remembered as Interdenominational Force in Jewish Learning
Rabbi Michael Siegel, senior rabbi of Chicago's Anshe Emet Synagogue, recalls meeting Rabbi David Hartman following a lecture Hartman gave at the University of Chicago....
Menachem Elon and Theocracy
One of the greatest of Jewish jurists, Menachem Elon, former Supreme Court Judge in Israel, died this week. He was steeped in the Talmudic...
Pat Boone Visits Yad Vashem, Plans to Sell Israeli Land to Christian Zionists
Pat Boone, an American entertainer and evangelical Christian, is visiting Israel with a delegation led by former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee. As part of...
Jewish Philosopher Rabbi David Hartman Dies Aged 81
Rabbi David Hartman, a prominent Israeli rabbi and philosopher of contemporary Judaism, has passed away at the age of 81, according to his ...
An Afternoon With Gilad Shalit
When Gilad Shalit was on the brink of freedom, I wrote about a particular resonance his case held for me, and recalled my experiences during...
Jewish Philanthropist, Media Mogul Ronald Lauder Earns France’s Highest Honor
France on Wednesday awarded Jewish philanthropist and media mogul Ronald Lauder with its government's highest honor. Lauder—president of the World Jewish Congress, owner of Israel's Channel...
