Jewish life

AI will not change the Jews – or will it? - opinion

AI may not change what it means to be Jewish. But it could profoundly change the institutions through which Jewish life has been transmitted from one generation to another.

|BySHARON PARDO
How have Jews and Israelis contributed to the field of artificial intelligence? (Illustrative)
Hebrew Union College celebrated the academic achievements of students in its Israel programs during the Ordination and Academic Graduation at the Taube Family Campus.

Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study

The report found that socially immersive experiences lead to more success in creating a sense of belonging. These experiences involve summer camps, Israel travel programs, youth groups, and more.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators from the group Jewish Voice for Peace hold an emergency Passover Seder outside of ICE headquarters on April 14, 2025 in New York City. The group is calling for freedom for Palestine, the release of Mahmoud Khalil, and to protest President Trump.

Some young Jews are pulling back from Jewish life over Israel discourse, study finds

A new survey shows a complex picture of young Jewish life: 39% have pulled back from some Jewish spaces, yet 75% still regularly participate in Jewish activities.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
At the MCG, the writer's sister and nephew watch a game of footy.

Grieving for the land Down Under - opinion

During the Royal Commission, Jews have shared disturbing reports of Nazi salutes in classrooms, workplace bullying, and children being taunted with offensive slurs.

|BySARI NOSSBAUM

It is time for a new vision of Zionism - opinion

After almost 77 years, it seems that Zionism has deviated from its path and needs to recalculate its course.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025ByGADI HITMAN
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media while standing in front of a portrait of Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, during a visit to the Independence Hall in Tel Aviv October 14, 2010.

How are the dynamics of Jewish family life always shifting? - study

Jewish parents share common aspirations, including raising children with empathy, moral responsibility, and a strong sense of self.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

This week in Jewish history: When Egypt said all Jews are 'Zionists'

Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024BySTEVEN DRUCKER
A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

Zach Margs's viral comedy unites Jewish identity, Israeli culture

Margolin’s comedy has become a way to spread laughter and foster resilience and pride within the Jewish community.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByRONNIE ROSENMAN
BRITISH MEDIA influencer Zach Margolin on a previous visit to Israel.

Antisemitic attacks, incidents spike around the world in year after October 7 - JPPI

2024 Assessment of the Jewish People covers surging antisemitism, geopolitical shifts, and social strife and how they are threatening the fabric of Jewish life and taking immediate action for change.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

Jewish Life Stories: The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with jazz

Jewish luminaries remembered: Jazz scholar Morgenstern, 'Bible code' mathematician Rips, pandemic comedy star Geduldig, filmmaker Bikel, and autism advocate Silberman leave lasting legacies.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
Dan Morgenstern, seen in 2012, was director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University’s Newark campus.

Finding divine humanity amid Israel-Palestine rifts to navigate conflict with compassion - opinion

Amid familial and communal rifts over Israel and Palestine, an appeal for compassion and understanding seeks to preserve relationships through finding divine humanity in opposing views.

JUNE 29, 2024ByRABBI IRWIN KELLER/JTA
The Israeli flag.

BINA – the home of Israeli Judaism

Terry Newman, successful entrepreneur and chairman of BINA public board of directors, says Israelis must take back ownership of their Judaism.

JUNE 27, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
TERRY NEWMAN: ‘The 21st century will become known as the “Jewish century.”’

Jewish Life Stories: A refusenik who found literary freedom in America, and a refugee-cum-surgeon

We remember those who made an impact in the Jewish world — or just left their community a better or more interesting place.

JUNE 19, 2024ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
Jacob Goldstein, an Australian physician and child of Holocaust survivors, and his daughter Elissa.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

See Shabbat times for your area.

APRIL 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shabbat candles