Jews
From Der Judenstaat to modern Israel: Herzl’s vision in today’s world - opinion
Over 100 years after Herzl’s Der Judenstaat, Israel faces global antisemitism, internal divisions, and the ongoing fight for its survival.
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
Jews pray on Jerusalem's Temple Mount as decades-old status quo begins to shift
Zionism evolutions: American Jews struggle to define support for Israel in today’s terms - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: Everyone is an emissary - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds
A UBS audit discovered 890 potentially nazi-linked accounts, as well as support for escaping Nazis.
The Epstein scandals and the collapse of moral restraint - opinion
Trust in today's world feels increasingly fragile, and Judaism offers hope that societies can recover not by lowering standards to match disappointment, but by reaffirming religious values.
People, not products: Ehud Barak’s 'quality control' aliyah comment is a moral failure - editorial
Leaders can debate housing, jobs, infrastructure, and schools in plain terms. “Quality control” belongs to products, not people.
Most US Jews do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ even when they support Israel, JFNA survey finds
While most US Jews support Israel, most of them do not see themselves as "Zionist," with many disagreeing as to the term's meaning.
Antisemitic hate crimes in NY surge by 182% in January 2026 compared to previous year
NYPD figures show antisemitic hate crimes surged in New York City in January, with Jews targeted in the majority of reported bias incidents.
Hamas disarmament: Hard way is better than the easy way - opinion
Defeating Hamas militarily leaves no room for complications, as there is no need to bargain with terrorists.
Jews, Hindus react more passively in hate incidents, Muslim responses broader, UK study finds
Participants described their immediate reactions in one of four ways: outward inaction, seeking some form of recourse, verbally confronting the perpetrator, or retaliating with violence.
Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue
Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.
Maryland man who tried joining IS pleads guilty to planning attacks against Jews, Israel supporters
“I’m just gonna get out in 20 years, and I’m just gonna do it here. Okay? Jihad will never stop. I’ll come, and I’ll kill you.”
