Read On My son, Aaron, is a student at Machon Pardes (The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies), where he is spending a semester studying Jewish texts—a spiritual journey taking the … Continued
Shabbat Shalom 22 Kislev 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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Israel
Normality is in Our DNA, But Not This Summer
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By Leah Garber Israeli summers boast an endless holiday atmosphere. Dressed in casual, light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats, people fill the streets—on their way to and from the beach, enjoying … Continued
JCC Association Awards $100,000 to 10 JCCs for Program Models That Broaden Israel Engagement
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Inaugural grants focus on dialogue and programming beyond politics and religion to draw communities together NEW YORK —JCC Association of North America, through its inaugural Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC … Continued
Israel’s Elections: May Three Be the Charm
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Weary and divided, frustrated and disappointed, the Israeli people went back to the polls yesterday for the third time in under a year. As a reminder, the elections for the … Continued
In the aftermath of Israeli elections
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On my way to a family holiday abroad, I was forced to handle some flight delays that apparently can’t be avoided. Standing by the airline counter along with other frustrated … Continued
A Summer to Remember
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This week we mark 115 years since the passing of Theodor Herzl, known as the “Visionary of the State,” a young and passionate leader who died at the age of … Continued
A View from Jerusalem—August 2017
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… no further than our own backyards Steamy hot August is one of Israel’s well-known features. One that attracts tourists from all over the world, escaping chillier and rainier summers … Continued
Discovering a new way to celebrate Israel
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by Liran Shoseyov Yesterday I fell in love—with what you might ask? I fell in love with parades! I understand that parades are very common in New York and every … Continued
“We all want to hear children’s laughter and see hope in their eyes”
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On days where conflict, terror, fear and hatred blacken our sky and cloud our lives, we must appreciate every beam of light that illuminates caring, empathy, humanity and hope. Almost … Continued
Common Language
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Today, Dec. 15, is known as Zamenhof Day and is celebrated annually by users of Esperanto. Exactly 156 years ago, Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof was born in the town of Bia?ystok … Continued