Judaism

Will young Israelis' rightward, traditional shift impact the country's future? - opinion

When these long-term demographic trajectories combine with new data showing increased traditionalism among young Israelis, the direction is quite clear.

 ISRAELI SOLDIERS pray at the Western Wall.
Philip Roth in 1967.

Philip Roth’s flawed brilliance and its impact on Jewish identity - opinion

Nov 29, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) runs off the field before a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

Observant Jewish quarterback Zevi Eckhaus guides Washington State to a bowl game

Benjamin Aser’s funeral took place on November 27, 2025, after he fell on May 24, 2025.

'Pray for true peace soon': Hungarian Jew falls fighting for Ukraine, buried in Kyiv


Rachel Goldberg-Polin reflects how Rabbi Sacks's teachings helped her manage Hersh's captivity

Marking the anniversary of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's death, Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin shared they had found strength in the teachings of Rabbi Sacks after their son, Hersh, was murdered in Gaza.

 Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Planning first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner, and not bitter about being beaten - opinion

But the real difference wasn’t the finances, at least from what I can see from afar. It was in the overarching vibe.

Deborah Danan speaks about the White City Shabbat Guinness Record-breaking dinner before it began in Tel Aviv, June 13, 2014.

Your Investments: This Black Friday, we should focus on giving - opinion

“You may have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There’s another day you might want to know about: Giving Tuesday." - Bill Gates

PEOPLE STAND in line outside a clothing shop advertising Black Friday sales in Tel Aviv, in 2020.

Parashat Vayetze: Unlistened truths

We speak the truth because it is the right thing to do, not because we assume it will immediately reshape the world.

LABAN’S SILENCE signaled indifference to the truth.

Parashat Vayetze: When a nation forgets its source

If Israel, like Jacob, holds fast to its mission – even in exile, even in danger, even in darkness – then the promise of Hosea still stands.

An illustrative image of a nest and egg in human hands.

Parashat Vayetze: 'Wise people, be careful with your words’

If we were truly aware of the power embedded in our words, in casual conversation, in a sentence spoken in anger or sarcasm, we would be far more cautious.

Close-up of letter cubes spelling "Words Have Power" (illustrative)

Former Obama aide Sarah Hurwitz criticized over Holocaust education comments

Sarah Hurwitz’s remarks on Holocaust education ignite debate, with critics accusing her of blurring lessons for young people.

Author Sarah Hurwitz appears on a panel at the annual General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in Washington, DC, November 16, 2025.

Antisemitic attitudes in Germany are not an 'imported' phenomenon, study finds

The study reveals that antisemitic attitudes exist across all groups in Germany, with political orientation playing a larger role than immigrant background.

Occupation Against Antisemitism occupied a building at the Technical University in Berlin

Peter Beinart criticized by BDS, Israeli right for speaking at TAU

Peter Beinart faces backlash from both BDS and right-wing groups after speaking at Tel Aviv University.

Peter Beinart 370

JFNA’s General Assembly: Combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish unity

Discussions at JFNA’s General Assembly focus on antisemitism and community security.

Olivia Reingold of The Free Press.

Rabbis, Jewish New Yorkers join Mamdani’s mayoral transition committees

Jewish rabbis and leaders join Zohran Mamdani’s 400-member transition committees ahead of his inauguration as NYC mayor in January.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.