Jewish identity

Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from working at JQY is that allyship cannot be assumed. It has to be visible.

People march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Capitol LGBT parade had been postponed due to President Trump's UFC fight at the White House.
A man is seen holding an Israeli flag in the Old City of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day.

Zionism, like Americanism, is about articulating our own goals - opinion

Chagit Leviev Sofiev speaks at the opening gala of the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 31, 2026.

Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift


Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel

Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest where demonstrators targeted the campus Hillel, leading to potential disciplinary actions for students involved.

 Mohammad Sharab wearing a Hamas emblem at an anti-Israel rally on Sunday.

War with Hamas has transformed Israeli society from secular to biblical - opinion

Israeli society may not be growing more religious, but it is undeniably embracing a more biblical essence.

 MOURNING VIVIAN SILVER, a founder of Women Who Wage Peace and Oct. 7 casualty, at her Nov. 2023 funeral in Kibbutz Gezer.

'Jews must come first': Now is the time to prioritize Jewish survival - opinion

Tikkun olam is merely a damaging slogan if we must show our Jewishness through transparency forced upon our politics and desires for partnerships. 

The spiritual longing for a more just and beautiful world has always been the soul of Judaism

Ultra-Orthodox youth groups seek to form haredi-Israeli identity

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox state education system spawns girls’ youth group to develop haredi-Israeli identity

 B’Deracheha group activities.

DMing my rabbi: Aish's live chats see spike 300% post-Oct. 7, antisemitism surge

Aish.com, post-October 7, saw a 300% surge in live web chat use, aiding Jews worldwide to reconnect with their heritage amid rising antisemitism.

Woman sits on black rolling armchair

No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star

Malika Andrews, ESPN's rising star and Jewish host of "NBA Countdown," excels in sports journalism, bridging her Jewish and Black identities while inspiring diverse communities.

 December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; ESPN reporter Malika Andrews after the in-season tournament championship between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena.

From Uber rides to global insights: How media bias shapes perceptions of identities - opinion

This dichotomy of being perceived simultaneously as a victim and an aggressor is not just a personal dilemma but a reflection of broader societal attitudes. 

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein, and Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd attend the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, at Buergenstock Resort in Switzerland, this weekend.

'Dark Clouds Above, Faith Below': How Oct. 7 impacted Jewish identity - review

Dark Clouds Above, Faith Below is an intelligent, religious meditation on the current circumstances in Israel at this point in history.

 An IDF soldier is seen praying.

From distance to presence, Prizmah’s Israel Educators Mission - opinion

Educators from North American Jewish day schools explore the impact of recent events in Israel, seeking to enhance Israel education in their schools.

 PARTICIPANTS IN Prizmah’s recent Israel Educators Mission visit Sderot. (20/4/2024)

UK Jewish child doxxed for wearing IDF costume on Purim

The picture of the boy wearing a mock IDF paratrooper uniform and toy rifle as part of a traditional Purim masquerade and carnival was shared by accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers.

 An Israeli settler takes part in celebrations marking the Jewish holiday of Purim, as IDF soldiers patrol, in Hebron in the West Bank March 7, 2023.