Ashkenazi
Israel’s unholy alliance between religion and politics must end - opinion
Israel’s wartime unity is strained as ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions fuel a deepening political crisis and public backlash.
New comedy-drama Jacob’s Stepladder to premiere at Jerusalem’s Khan Theater
'Melodies of Hope': Days of Jewish Music festival dives into Jewish music’s diversity
Who does Israel belong to? Why Bennett’s model matters now - opinion
'Inspirational Reflections for the Seder Night': A Haggadah for empty chairs at the table - review
With reflections and prayers for each stage of the Seder, this Haggadah invites you to engage with tradition, family, and your own journey of redemption.
Tucker Carlson pushes DNA tests for Jews: the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake
The largely discredited theory states that Ashkenazi Jews are genetically descended from a Turkic minority that converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages rather than from the 12 tribes of Israel.
Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story
As Israel reaches 10 million citizens amid war, one photographer captures 100 lives that reveal a quieter, more human story.
Protests, courts, and control: Israel’s struggle for power and moral high ground - opinion
Street harassment is unacceptable when it targets the wrong people, power, not principle, explains the rage.
Passador in Tel Aviv: A meat lover’s paradise - restaurant review
Passador in Tel Aviv serves nine meats, fresh sides, and unlimited drinks in a lively, well-run dining experience
Hacham Zvi Ashkenazi: Anomaly of a religious scholar
The combination of his highly developed scruples, stubbornness, and independence contributed to the difficulty that he had in holding down official rabbinic positions.
Azealia Banks goes viral again, for tweeting about Jews, this time calling Jewish food ‘deliciooos'
The Grammy nominee’s paean to the Ashkenazi palette was a response to a more concise take: “Jews suck at food,” another X user had written.
Former chief rabbi Metzger released on bail after alleged indecent act against minor
Israel Police interrogated ex-Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, previously jailed for bribery, over suspicions of indecent act against minor under 16.
Four in 10 Ashkenazi Jews have cancer-causing gene mutation, prompting NHS testing
Out of the 11,000 people tested, 235 people have reportedly been identified with the mutation.
It's our responsibility as Jews to revisit, educate ourselves on our own history - opinion
"A generation without history is a generation that not only loses a nation’s memory but loses a sense of what it’s like to be inside a human skin.”
