Jewish life

Brick by brick: The power of one in today’s fight for Jewish resilience - opinion

'The individual should never underestimate the power they have to make a difference.'

 An illustrative image of a man holding an Israeli flag.
 Jewish National Fund-USA's Shabbat in the Park

Annual Shabbat in the Park Returns to New York on June 6

 Students light candles this past Hanukkah during the Chabad on Campus International LivingLinks trip to Poland.

Amid rising antisemitism, Jewish life is surging on US campuses - opinion

Birthright Israel participants

Birthright Israel works: Alumni are more Jewishly active than their peers, study finds - exclusive


Modern Zionism: Embracing complexity, building a shared future - opinion

Modern Zionism is gradually abandoning David Ben-Gurion’s “melting pot” approach, embracing instead a profound social transformation.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

Poor, frustrated antisemites: Truth, history must take second place to outrage - review

The endless suffering of the Jew and the frustration of the pathetic antisemite make a hell of a world that is filled with much beauty and mostly decent people.

 A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign, as they take part in a protest against US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Turkey, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Istanbul, November 4, 2023.

It is time for a new vision of Zionism - opinion

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

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media while standing in front of a portrait of Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, during a visit to the Independence Hall in Tel Aviv October 14, 2010.

How are the dynamics of Jewish family life always shifting? - study

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

A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

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

Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

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.

 BRITISH MEDIA influencer Zach Margolin on a previous visit to Israel.

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

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 Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

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.

 Dan Morgenstern, seen in 2012, was director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University’s Newark campus.

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

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.

 The Israeli flag.

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.

 TERRY NEWMAN: ‘The 21st century will become known as the “Jewish century.”’

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.

 Jacob Goldstein, an Australian physician and child of Holocaust survivors, and his daughter Elissa.