jewish life

It is time for a new vision of Zionism

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

By GADI HITMAN
01/02/2025

How are the dynamics of Jewish family life always shifting?

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

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

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

Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
24/11/2024

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.

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

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.

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.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
18/09/2024

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

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.

By RABBI IRWIN KELLER/JTA
29/06/2024
 TERRY NEWMAN: ‘The 21st century will become known as the “Jewish century.”’

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.

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.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
19/06/2024
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