jewish identity

 David Ben-Gurion at the military boarding school in Haifa.

More than a Jewish safe haven: What is Israel's end game?

No, Israel is not about being a safe haven for Jews. If it were that and that alone, it would not be enough. Not enough to suffer for. Not enough to strive for.

By AHARON E. WEXLER
13/09/2024

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."

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
09/09/2024

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

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

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.

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.

By LAUREN HUGHES
02/09/2024
 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

What should Jews tremble for this Elul?

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.

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.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
31/08/2024

War with Hamas has transformed Israeli society from secular to biblical

Israeli society may not be growing more religious, but it is undeniably embracing a more biblical essence.

Tikkun olam

'Jews must come first': Now is the time to prioritize Jewish survival

Tikkun olam is merely a damaging slogan if we must show our Jewishness through transparency forced upon our politics and desires for partnerships. 

By HARRY KOZLOVSKY
24/06/2024
 B’Deracheha group activities.

Ultra-Orthodox youth groups seek to form haredi-Israeli identity

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox state education system spawns girls’ youth group to develop haredi-Israeli identity

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