 Bnei Akiva to set up branches for haredim?Conference decides to work for Sabbath-keeping businesses, protected Internet legislation, settlements, and to connect with haredi public. What Russian immigrants can teach us about Jewish identityRussian Jews know from personal experience that leftist ideology leads to totalitarian dictatorship, suppression of individual freedoms, and denial of personal autonomy. IAC helps ex-Israelis identify with IsraelAdam Milstein, Chairman of the IAC conference, sums up the 2016 conference with Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski. IDF snubs the Chief RabbinateIn shocking first, top IDF brass refuses to invite Chief Rabbis to take part in event. Latest move distancing Jewish identity from army. In Video, Rabbi Sacks Explains 'Why I Am A Jew'Former British Chief Rabbi issues a uniquely creative animated appeal for Jews to connect with their culture, faith and mission. What Will Happen to the Jewish Identity Program?Jewish Home launched program to teach more Torah to the wider public, but Shas being in control could see a backtrack, Rabbi says. Rabbi Rontzki: Why Look for G-d in India?On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst. Bittersweet Impressions from a USA Lecture TourJewish continuity is still the big question facing American Jewry, which also has to deal with differing attitudes towards Obama, Israel and fight the growth of anti-Semitism on campus.Labor Trying to Cancel Jewish Identity ProgramRabbi Avichai Ronski: Labor party platform seeking to cancel program for Jewish identity which already has 130,000 students. MK: Jewish Identity a 'Strategic Imperative'Government officials emphasize the need to reach out to Diaspora Jewry during Government of Israel-World Jewry Joint Initiative conference. Bloomberg Says Israel About 'Freedom of Religion'Former NYC mayor speaks to the press about Jewish identity, universalism - and everything in between. 20% of Israelis Feel More 'Jewish' Than 'Israeli'Most Israelis feel more or equally 'Jewish' as they do 'Israeli,' poll reveals. But will they in the future? Bennett: Rabbi Yosef’s Death United the NationNaftali Bennett pays a condolence call to the family of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. ‘His light will be with us,’ Bennett says. Lapid Adds Reform Judaism to ‘Jewish Identity’Lapid continues campaign for equal status for Reform, Conservative Jewish movements. Basic Law Amendment 'Inspired' By Founding IdealsThere is no contradiction between amendment to Basic Law, affirming state's Jewish identity, and democratic values, says Zionist think-tank. ‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’Rabbi says critical coverage in the left-wing paper Haaretz just shows importance of new Jewish education initiative. |
