Jewish identity
The Diaspora mirror: How global Jewish warmth is healing Israel’s war-weary youth - opinion
For Jewish communities abroad, camp is often the defining Jewish experience of the year: an immersive world where Jewish identity, Zionism, friendship, and leadership are lived rather than taught.
25 ViZionaries: Steven Phillips - No. 22
Select Home Warranty named official home warranty of the Dallas Cowboys
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion
Why I’m still a Zionist 25 years later – opinion
A century ago, Zionism revived pride in the label ‘Jew’; today, Jews must revive pride in the label ‘Zionist.’
The battle for Jewish identity will be decided in the classroom, not on Twitter
Jewish identity has never been decided in comment sections. It is shaped in classrooms, youth movements, summer camps, and in family conversations.
Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride
EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.
At Vienna’s Yael Awards, Jewish education is framed as infrastructure, not crisis response
With antisemitism rising, the Yael Foundation shifts the conversation from reactive measures to long-term investment, honoring schools that treat Jewish education as the backbone of resilience
'Angelic, full of joy': Ashdod mayor honors 27-year-old Dan Alkayim, killed in Bondi Beach attack
Alkayim's death was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in a post to X/Twitter in the hours after the attack.
One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.
Hanukkah 2025: From Hellenism to today’s culture wars
Still reeling from the horrors of violent fascism and extreme nationalism, humanity has grown enamored of a universal self-conception that denies meaningful differences of race, religion, or culture.
Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting
“It’s the miracle that the candle lasts eight days, but it’s really a function of how you invite miracles into your life,” Kutcher said.
The ‘Tattoo Rabbi’ is in the house
Arrivals: David Braslawsce, 28, from Beaver, Pennsylvania, to Hadera, 2025
Finding inner strength on campus: How Jewish educators can help students - opinion
Jewish educators can model and cultivate a different kind of campus presence to help Jewish students thrive, not just survive.
