Jewish identity

'Angelic, full of joy': Ashdod mayor honors 27-year-old Dan Alkayim, killed in Bondi Beach attack

Alkayim's death was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in a post to X/Twitter in the hours after the attack.

Friends and family attend the funeral of Dan Alkayim, who was murdered in a mass terrorist shooting attack on December 14, 2025 at Bondi Beach in Sydney, at a cemetery in Ashdod, southern Israel, December 25, 2025.
People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.

One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll

Heroes from the Israel-Hamas War light candles on the sixth night of Hanukkah with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in December 2024

Hanukkah 2025: From Hellenism to today’s culture wars

Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting

Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting


Avi Vofsi: Embracing Jewish identity through art

These paintings and smaller landscapes that Vofsi has painted during his travels around the country in the aftermath of October 7 have contributed to the strengthening of his Jewish identity.

 ‘Car yard outside Kibbutz Tkuma’ oil on Linen, 2024

No. 43: Victoria Starmer: Bringing a Jewish face to 10 Downing Street

Victoria Starmer's support for her husband, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, while simultaneously pursuing her own career undoubtedly earns her a place on this year's list.

 Victoria Starmer (L).

Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year - opinion

Rosh Hashanah is the day of divine authority, and we are currently locked in a struggle to preserve His presence. One day, His presence will be palpable and undeniable. Until that day, we have faith.

 BLOWING THE shofar is an expression of faith and confidence.

Unity in crisis: Why Jews must stand together in the face of global threats - opinion

In these perilous times, the Jewish community must transcend divisions and embrace unity for the sake of Israel’s survival and the future of the Jewish people.

 TOURO STUDENTS unite with hundreds of thousands of Jews from around the world at the rally to support Israel, in Washington, DC last fall.

Rosh Hashanah: The courage to blow the shofar and reach unreachable heights - opinion

We are God’s stake in human history, and we could not make a greater mistake than to believe that we could ever be a nation like other nations. To believe that is to commit spiritual suicide. 

 An illustrative photo of a man blowing a shofar, a ceremonial ram's horn, which is done repeatedly on Rosh Hashanah.

Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ an HBO comedy on antisemitism and Jewish identity

Alex Edelman's Emmy-winning 'Just For Us' blends comedy and insight into antisemitism and Jewish identity, highlighting his unique take on a white supremacist meeting and its broader implications.

'Just For Us' by Alex Edelman

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

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.

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

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."

 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Governors Ball - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Benj Pasek holds his Oscar for Best Original Song.

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

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

 Nearly a third of Jewish teens worldwide stop wearing faith symbols in schools, September 8, 2024.

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.

 Natan Sharansky.