Jewish identity

Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7 - interview

Of course, in many ways, the nature of the OU's advocacy and relationships has shifted since October 7th.

JULY 20, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rabbi Josh Joseph sits down with the Jerusalem Post for an interview July 20th, 2026

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the founder of modern Hebrew, in his home in Jerusalem, sometime between 1918-1923.

Zionism is a verb: Every generation must ask what it will build - opinion

Zionism is not merely support for the existence of the Jewish state. It is participation in the continued creation of the Jewish future.

JULY 16, 2026|ByADAM SCOTT BELLOS

Ethiopian Jews take part in Sigd celebrations, November 2025

Ethiopian Jews can be Israel's strongest Zionist ambassadors - opinion

Ethiopian Jews are not Israel’s diversity story. They are its Zionist proof.

JULY 14, 2026|BySHMUEL LEGESSE

A man puts on a tefillin in Washington Square Park in Manhattan on June 19, 2026 in New York City. Tefillin are a Jewish traditional ritual object, believed to be an approximately 2000 year old tradition.

Education Ministry establishes guidelines guaranteeing students' rights to lay tefillin in schools

The directive aimed to establish clear, uniform rules and provide school principals with a guided framework to facilitate the policy's implementation throughout the public school system.

JULY 6, 2026|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy

Benj Pasek becomes the eighth Jewish EGOT winner, alongside songwriting partner Justin Paul, for their work on "Only Murders in the Building."

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA

89th Academy Awards - Oscars Governors Ball - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Benj Pasek holds his Oscar for Best Original Song.

Nearly 1/3 of Jewish teens hide faith symbols in school amid rising antisemitism - survey

As a result of rising antisemitism in US schools, Jewish teens stop wearing symbolic accessories in fear of encountering antisemitism.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Nearly a third of Jewish teens worldwide stop wearing faith symbols in schools, September 8, 2024.

Natan Sharansky appointed chair of Rabbi Sacks Legacy Global Advisory Board

Natan Sharansky has been named chair of The Rabbi Sacks Legacy's Global Advisory Board, highlighting Sacks' enduring influence on Jewish identity.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Exploring diverse Jewish perspectives through four questions - opinion

To remain hopeful during hard conversations, 20 Jewish Voices explored the Israel-Palestine Conflict at Moishe House's 4HQ Summit.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024ByLAUREN HUGHES

JEWS FROM across the US, and even one from Canada, gathered in a beautiful dense forest in Connecticut, in striking contrast to the intense conversations they were having each day, says the writer.

What should Jews tremble for this Elul? - opinion

This year we do not need the metaphor of trembling fish to underscore the gravity and solemnity of this period. We have trembled for the past 11 months.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024ByMOSHE TARAGIN

A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel

Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest where demonstrators targeted the campus Hillel, leading to potential disciplinary actions for students involved.

AUGUST 31, 2024ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA