Jewish identity

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion

If haredim see that they are treated with understanding, respect, and sensitivity, they will more readily change and adapt in the service of the greater good

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) people in Tel Aviv in June.
Hen and Marc at their sunset wedding ceremony on September 20, 2025, in Thira (Santorini), Greece. PremiumPremium

Hen Mazzig on Jewish defiance: 'Our enemies have never had an answer for our joy'

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rabbi Josh Joseph sits down with the Jerusalem Post for an interview July 20th, 2026

Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7 - interview

 Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the founder of modern Hebrew, in his home in Jerusalem, sometime between 1918-1923.

Zionism is a verb: Every generation must ask what it will build - opinion


What do I look like?

I don’t take selfies, though my children and grandchildren take photos on their phones.

The portrait of Rabbi Raymond Apple by Australian artist Robert Hannaford at the Great Synagogue, Sydney

Parashat Masei: Understanding Jews who don’t support Israel

It is tempting to dismiss these opponents merely as self-hating Jews, thinking, “What type of proud Jew could possibly be opposed to the Jewish state?”

A shepherd walks his flock in the Jordan Valley, June 2020

‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner: 'I really value Israeli creativity'

"I really value it, not only as our cultural tradition but also as a creative force."

‘MAD MEN’ creator Matthew Weiner

Trump marks Jewish US heritage month, vows to combat antisemitic bigotry

The President lauded the “unbreakable spirit” of the Jewish people in overcoming “suffering, cruel oppression, violence, and bigotry” as he reissued the proclamation.

US President Donald Trump

Graffiti mural celebrates diversity of Jewish identity

Nine artists collaborated to paint Jewish texts meaningful to them on an exterior wall at the Schecheter Institute in Jerusalem.

Nine artists collaborated to paint Jewish texts meaningful to them on an exterior wall at the Schecheter Institute in Jerusalem.

Chief Rabbinate accepts position recognizing Beta Israel as Jewish

The step comes after several high-profile cases in which the Jewishness of Ethiopian Jews was challenged by rabbinic authorities.

ETHIOPIAN CHILDREN attend Jewish studies class while awaiting immigration to Israel, in Gondar.

Free at last, free at last

I felt native, like some character out of an Arik Einstein song

Free at last, free at last

Back to school (in sunny South Africa)

On the surface, things look the same, but peek a little closer and it’s all falling apart.

‘FOR THOSE of us lucky enough to be born in the Cape, nothing compares to the waves that crash on the Garden Route rocks...’

The Magic of Alexander Muss High School in Israel

‘The school’s alumni come away with an increased sense of personal independence and maturity, and a better sense of their own Jewish identity,’ said Rabbi Leor Sinai.

The Magic of Alexander Muss High School  in Israe

Dual loyalty? Canadian ambassador discusses her 'two homes'

Since the founding of the Jewish state, of course, our paramount collective loyalty is often presumed to park with Israel, no matter where we live or what we do.

Since the founding of the Jewish state, of course, our paramount collective loyalty is often presumed to park with Israel, no matter where we live or what we do