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The rise of 'born-again' Jews

Julie Platt on 'the surge' of Jews returning to their roots, showing up in numbers the American Jewish community hasn’t seen in years

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 11.15.24

התכנסות "אשא עיני" בירושלים, כחלק מטקס קבלת מתגיירים ומתגיירות לקהילת התנועה הרפורמית

Reform Jewish conversions up in Israel, data shows

Since the Supreme Court ruled that conversions conducted by Judaism's Reform movement in Israel would be recognized for citizenship, more people opt to take that route, especially after the Hamas massacre

Yogev Israely | 10.29.24

'Some people think it is forbidden even to talk to those who think the opposite of them'

Dr. Tsuriel Rashi, a student of Israel Prize laureate Prof. Asa Kasher, co-authored a book on professional ethics in Judaism with him; despite Kasher's controversial remarks criticizing the government and settlers, Rashi remains firm, refusing to apologize for their collaboration

Itzchak Tessler | 09.07.24

Did October 7 change how we view faith and religion?

New study examines whether Israelis grew closer to religion following the shock of October 7 and the widescale military draft that followed, and is this a recurring phenomenon such as what we experienced after the Yom Kippur War

Dr. Hagar Lahav | 09.03.24

הפגנת משפחות חטופים ופעילים מול שגרירות ארה״ב בת"א

The Jewish nation is a relay race

Opinion: Survey shows social discord undermines deterrence against Hamas; discord stems from nation's disconnect from Judaism

Dr. Ruth Kabbesa Abramzon | 08.30.24

These are the laws, customs and times for the fast of Tisha B’Av

Other than fasting and mourning the loss of the Second Temple, Tisha B'Av has various other traditions in Jewish culture to help us remember the tragedy; This year, soldiers taking part in operational activity due to the war are prohibited from fasting | Watch live from the Western Wall throughout the day

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 08.12.24

'Just like in Israel, the Jewish community here is struggling'

The North American Jewish Choral Festival in Stamford, Connecticut, brought together people from diverse backgrounds in a vibrant celebration of music and community, featuring performances that resonated deeply in the context of recent global events

Daniel Edelson, Stamford | 08.04.24

'I'm wrestling for the US but in my heart, I'm also wrestling for Israel'

While the Israeli delegation has high hopes for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Diaspora Jews will also participate in events including wrestling, fencing, swimming and more

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.12.24

Spirituality, faith gain ground in Israel 9 months after Hamas attack

Many Israelis turn to religious engagement for solace and strength in wake of October 7 massacre; 'We see a growing strength in people’s Jewish identities'

Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 07.06.24

Kabbalah scholar and cobbler Rabbi Shalom Shmueli dies at 106

Hundreds gather in Jerusalem to mourn the rabbi who was held in high esteem in the city and refused to be payed for his teaching, operating a cobbler shop instead

Shilo Freid | 06.30.24

Ultra-Orthodox rabbis call for only Haredi tenants in Bnei Brak

Rabbis say G-d is testing homeowners to see if they preserve customs by preventing non-Orthodox from moving into the city's newly built neighborhood

Shilo Lapid | 06.23.24

Rabbis vs. robots: can AI become the new authority in future Halacha rulings?

Just as AI cannot replace critical human jobs in fields like psychology and education, rabbis assert that religious leaders won't be replaced so easily either

Ofer Nidam | 05.31.24

יהודים שנעצרו ונכלאו במצרים לאחר קום המדינה

The pictures that tell all: the swan song of the Jews in Egypt

Jews thrived in Egypt for over 2,500 years; after Israel's creation and ensuing wars, they faced severe persecution, with many expelled, until almost none were left; archival photos showcase a cultural tapestry of traditional attire and sports enmeshed with religious education

Itzchak Tessler | 04.22.24

הילולה בבית הכנסת בעיר אל-מחלה אל-כוברא שבמצרים, 1967

Once a thriving community: 2,500-year Jewish legacy in Egypt reduced to memories

Did the Hebrews truly serve as slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt? When and why did Jews return to the country? Which notable Jewish figures resided there, what have we learned from the Cairo Geniza, and which war led to the community's disintegration? Also, memories of days gone by | a special project

Yogev Israely, Matan Shor, Itzchak Tessler | 04.22.24

Family from North America arrives on aliyah in the midst of the war against Hamas in Gaza

What it means to be an immigrant in Israel right now and 5 tips to survive

Opinion: A war tends to evoke a sense of unity, in this case, a cultural one; Lauren Gumport saw a shift within her when it came to her relationship with her own Judaism, which took on a new meaning after Hamas decided to unleash its onslaught

Lauren Gumport | 04.15.24