News for Judaism The brouhaha over defining Jews as an ethnic minorityThe idea that Judaism is both religion and peoplehood feeds the antisemitic paranoid suspicion that the Jews are slippery customers.Op-ed. Geller goes globalJamie Geller speaks with Eve Harow about the need to rebrand Judaism, food, the power of social media. As America reels from political trauma, Jewish continuity points way to national unityA covenant is a commitment going beyond mutual advantage, requiring joint obligations in an unconditional and unbreakable union. Opinion. The struggle for power in the Jewish identity: This is how the first Diaspora was foundedHow does the conflict between Yehuda and Yosef echo through history and play out in the State of Israel today? Some Jewish attitudes from A to ZFrom A to Z - Judaism embraces every aspect of life. An alphabetical guide to looking at things the Jewish way. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Why bad things happen to good peopleIn a heartbreaking video circulating the web, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks presents a touching answer to a timeless questionInsights into Judaism: An eye for an eyeQuestions asked by congregants on issues in Jewish law, life and lore: An eye for an eye, finding a rabbi, a thought for Elul. Are Beinart and Rogen the handwriting on the wall for Diaspora Jewry?The important question to ask regarding these two US Jews' outrageous statements is if they are indicative of where US Jewry is headed.Op-ed Reflections of a Noahide on Jewish self-hatredThe Almighty must be really looking after the Jews if they survive despite being few, persecuted and sabotaged by a fifth column.Op-ed. Partner with the Jerusalem Kollel in Building Leaders Who CarePartner with the Jerusalem Kollel in Building Leaders Who Care. The whole TorahOne little word betrayed the spies' motives in Parashat Shlach (Israel), and one letter shows the place of Eretz Yisrael in Judaism. The impurity of death as a defect which will passProhibition banning a kohen to become defiled by the dead shows the truth of eternity & that death's impurity will one day cease to exist. Faith and hope through the coronavirus crisisRabbi Dov Singer describes finding out he had the coronavirus, being forced to stay in 'coronavirus hotel,' and divine plan behind it all. Join the 10,000-strong crowd-learning Shmiras Haloshon campaignJoin thousands in a historic global learning campaign to protect Klal Yisroel and Eretz Yisroel. Yes to Judaic passing grades.Now.In general, students in Jewish schools should know their Jewish studies are a lifelong pursuit and that they belong. Is Judaism missing its mission?Is Judaism missing our mission to be a light to the nations, and are we being remiss in building bridges? Tchumin Torah Journal opens doors to womenTorah journal of Tzomet Institute publishes its first article authored solely by a woman. The "are they Jewish" gameWe like the unexpected revelations that someone famous is Jewish, but maybe we should be less enthusiastic nowadays. Watch: 4 misconceptions people have about JudaismAish HaTorah clears the air on several common misconceptions to help discover what Judaism is really about. More Israelis identify as Reform - but few are active membersNew study shows that despite large number of Israelis who identify with Reform or Conservative movements, few becoming actively involved. Dallas-area church says Judaism is ‘dangerous’Church includes Judaism in list of 'dangerous isms' that also includes alcoholism and pessimism. Israeli public school graduates ignorant of JudaismDr. Tzvi Zameret, who in 90s authored report on Jewish studies in state education system, claims serious deterioration. OU connects North American Jews to Jerusalem & Yom YerushalayimThe president of the OU says celebrations of Yom Yerushalayim must include both national and religious elements. Dutch MPs oppose headscarf proposal for Amsterdam policeAmsterdam police push to allow religious headgear, MPs refuse, say religious symbols ruin police 'neutrality.' Orthodox Union starts Chabad-on-campus type programRebbetzin 2.0: Young Orthodox women break mold of 'rabbi’s wife' with co-equal role in OU-sponsored college campus initiative. Arab women discover their Jewish rootsArab women discover they're Jewish, say revelation can be difficult to come to terms with. French politician: We need to ban kippas to fight IslamFrench politician Marine Le Pen gets nicknamed 'French Trump,' pushes to kill extremist Islam, says Jews might have to stop wearing kippa. 500 communities to mark Global Day of Jewish LearningJews in more than 500 communities in over 40 countries will study the same Jewish texts as part of the Global Day of Jewish Learning. Shaked: Democracy strengthens Jewish identityIn a policy article, the Justice Minster lays out her philosophy of how Israel's Jewishness and democracy complement each other. First prayer and chavruta, after sixty yearsThe Ayelet Hashachar organization establishes synagogues in kibbutzim and leads prayers on holidays. Now we inviting you to join and support 'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems. Bennett: Judaism is more important than mathEducation Minister: We may be a high-tech superpower, but we must also export spiritual ideas to the world. NBA's Omri Casspi gushes about meeting with rabbi1st Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi posts picture of himself praying in Tefilin, talks of meeting with rabbi to discuss Jewish values. 'Mother, We hope you can forgive us now'Daughter of Esti Weinstein, former Gerrer hassid who committed suicide in her car, writes of pain, loss, and confusion in emotional eulogy.Esti Weinstein will be given secular burialFormer Gerrer Hassid Esti Weinstein will be given a secular burial, not a Haredi one as her family requested. Beckham: I feel Jewish because of my grandfatherSoccer star David Beckham said that he feels Jewish because of his grandfather who took him to synagogue. Is Israel 'pushing away' non-Orthodox Jews?WATCH: Yair Lapid recently attacked MKs who criticize Reform Jews, says they're destroying Israel's relationship with Diaspora Jewry. Japanese students learn Judaism from chief rabbiJapan's first chief rabbi, Rabbi Edery, fascinates Japanese high schoolers with Judaism, teaches spiritual message of Tu B'Shvat. Watch: 6 Non-Observant Jews Go Kosher for a Week'Hi McDonald's, do you have a kosher menu...?' Six non-observant Jews reconnect with their roots - in the most confusing way possible. One Percent of Americans Think Obama is JewishOnly 39% of Americans correctly guessed Obama's Christian religion, while another 29% said he was a Muslim. Watch: Can the Torah Save Your Relationship?Special conference held in Jerusalem on psychology and Torah, exploring how relationships can be improved. High Court 'Koshers' Karaite Ritual SlaughterThe Karaite sect of Judaism was given renewed vigor Sunday as the High Court ordered the Chief Rabbinate to authorize slaughter by Karaites. Watch: From MTV to Buddha to JudaismEden Har'el, Israeli actress and TV host, shares her journey of rediscovering her Judaism. Viral in Israel: Psalms on the RollercoasterSome things could only happen in the Jewish homeland, in 2015. This is one of them. Conversion: 'An Orphan with a Large Family'Author Ashirah Yosefah concludes the dramatic story of her conversion with a surprising revelation about her own family's history.Surviving Terrorism - to Become a JewDespite surviving a terror attack, and attempts to put her off converting, Ashirah Yosefah explains how she finally made it to the mikvah.From Canada to Jerusalem: A Story of ConversionIn Part I of a three-part interview with Arutz Sheva, the coauthor of Spark Ignited discusses her journey from New Brunswick to Jerusalem. Polish Jewry Grow in the Shadow of HistoryWith a very individualistic approach to religion, Poland's Jewish community returns facing unique challenges. Would a Modern Death Penalty be Kosher for Israel?Many Religious Zionists push for the implementation of the death penalty for convicted terrorists. Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Woolf explains why. Alephbeta Breaks Ground in Digital JudaismRabbi David Fohrman talks about Alephbeta's goal of blending "sophistication" with "spiritual nurturing." Islam to Catch Up to Christianity by 2050Research shows Islam is fastest-growing religion on planet, as Christianity shrinks in West, Jews remain 0.2% of total population. Finding a Religious Zionist Foreign PolicyWhat should a 'Jewish foreign policy' look like? And how does Judaism view international alliances and imperialism? Prenuptial Agreements Save 'Agunot' in IsraelAccording to Dr. Rachel Levmore, Rabbinic embrace of prenuptial agreements is reducing the number of new get-refusal cases in Israel. Rabbi Lau: Don't Harm Judaism Like Last Govt.Chief rabbi congratulates Netanyahu, urges him to form government to 'unify people, honor tradition' unlike the outgoing coalition. Ayaan Hirsi Ali Considered Converting to Judaism?Prominent women's rights activist and critic of Islam says she tried to convert 'but it was too difficult' in off-the-cuff comment. Michael Douglas 'Finds Judaism, anti-Semitism'Hollywood star speaks out in op-ed about his growing connection to his father's faith, and his son's brush with Jew hatred. 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. |
