Israel
Zionism in Ukraine
How and why Ukraine was arguably the most important cradle for early Zionists.
Yemenite Women in Israel
Upon immigrating to Israel, the status of Yemenite Jewish women changed in society.
Six Unsettling Truths Laid Bare by the Present Violence
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Supporting Israel Causes for Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project
Decades after its establishment, support for Israel remains a powerful expression of Jewish solidarity and peoplehood.
Ethiopian Israeli Fights Racism With Laughter
Comedian Shlomo Shmuel's routines deal with the stereotyping Ethiopians encountered in their efforts to assimilate into Israeli society.
I’ll Tell You What You Need to Do
Why would they stand and hold signs that say ‘We refuse to be enemies’ when every day they are treated by our authorities like less-than-human enemies?
Falling in Love in Jerusalem
Like many great love affairs, time and the business of life eroded the fabric that bound us together.
Sweet Dessert Hummus Recipe
Have you ever tried dessert hummus? That’s right – a sweet hummus. No, it’s not exactly traditional, but it is ...
African American Republican Congressional Candidate Turned Yeshiva Student
For some people, fitting into the status quo is soothing, comforting, peaceful. Not for me. For me, seeking a life ...
Conversion, the RCA, and Rabbinic Hypocrisy
Last week, the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) issued a resolution demonstrating for the second time in less than six ...
Moroccan Hanukkah Donuts Recipe
The following story and recipe come from the book Traditional Jewish Baking by Carine Goren. I was never able to ...