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.
One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
Hanukkah 2025: From Hellenism to today’s culture wars
Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting
Israel isn't suffering a constitutional crisis, but an identity crisis - opinion
As we stand in 2023, a clear, unified vision for Israel’s Jewish inhabitants has yet to emerge. Instead, the existing government has given rise to two sharply contrasting visions
Israel vs Judaism: Can these two identities coexist? - opinion
Our nation of Israel openly seems to declare that we have been split between two critical aspects of our identity – our Judaism and our “Israelism.”
Jews are distinct – we should take pride in our Jewishness - opinion
It is essential for us to wear our Jewishness with pride, and to acknowledge our identity, and to proclaim to the world with unwavering conviction, “This is our story.”
We must recognize internalized anti-Jewishness - opinion
We cannot shy away from engaging in the challenging discussions surrounding the impact of hate on our community. We should not allow ourselves to be bound by shame, and trauma.
How can Israel strengthen aliyah, Jewish identity? - opinion
Maybe Herzl would have been impressed by the state we established, but we in the World Zionist Organization know that the work is far from over.
Making Israel - US Jewry relations cool again
A new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries restores his Jewish musings
A new translation of Franz Kafka's diaries gives readers the fullest possible picture of his complex relationship with Judaism.
US Jewish schools must emphasize strengthening traits integral to Jewish identity - opinion
Fostering the values of decency, kindness and empathy are integral values to Jewish identity. Many pluralistic and modern Orthodox schools list menschlichkeit at the top of their mission statements.
Taglit Birthright: Coming to terms with my Jewish identity in 10 days
I realized, finally, maybe for the first time in my life, that, yes, I want to continue the Jewish family; and, no, I am not practicing Judaism because it’s all I’ve ever known but because I want to.
‘Prove you’re a Jew!’ A cautionary tale for all immigrants in Israel
It is important for other Anglos to know about this story. It appears that neither age nor decades as an Israeli citizen ensure that an individual can avoid this irrational situation.
