Jewish history
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
The high price of not listening: What Pharaoh teaches us about power and humility
One degree of separation: How Jews connect through trauma, unite in hope - opinion
Zionism didn’t start in Europe, and Ethiopian Jews can prove it - opinion
This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra
A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.
Faith in dark times: How did God allow the hostages to suffer so much in Gaza? - opinion
How can we explain the relentless horror and violence inflicted upon our people? How is God allowing this to happen – yet again? Are we not promised this land through prophecy?
This week in Jewish history: Tu Bishvat and so many accomplishments
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
Grave of Kfar Etzion pioneer rediscovered 80 years after her death
The grave of Tziporah Eliash, a Kfar Etzion pioneer, was buried with her daughter in the cemetery that saw many heart-wrenching funerals, including the Convoy of 10 and the Convoy of 35.
Rabbi Hirsch: Reform movement wants to be present in rebuilding of Israel
I'm convinced that what we're living through 100 years from now will be seen as a major chapter for the Jewish people and Israel," said Senior Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch.
Hiking in the Holy Land: Living history in the Land of Milk and Honey
I’ve learned a lot about sheep and goats during my time hiking in Israel. First and foremost, they are not to be feared. This discovery was a significant change from my childhood impression of them.
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.”
'Melting Point': Showing the dilemmas and struggles of Diaspora Jewry - review
A descendant of hassidim and Zionist activists, Cockerell writes compellingly about our people’s wanderings, the need for a Jewish homeland, and her family’s fight to create it.
Hanukkah's miracles shine throughout history - opinion
Hanukkah’s story of triumph teaches gratitude for everyday miracles. As light banishes darkness, the holiday inspires hope, reminding us to find joy in small victories and the miracles around us.
'Jesus lived and died as a Jew': Chikli slams pope for Vatican keffiyeh nativity display
“There is no other way to understand this decision than as a deliberate adoption of the Palestinian narrative,” Chikliwrote to Pope Francis.
