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


Prominent lawyer with Jewish roots under fire for identifying as Latinx

"My cultural identity was formed as a result of my family, both chosen and chosen for me, and that has always been Latinx,” Bannan said.

Cartagena, Colombia

‘Ethnicity, not religion, focus of post-Soviet Jewish identity’ – study

“We are quite confident that the process of ethnic and cultural assimilation of former Soviet Union Jews and their families is reversible.”

A large menorah in the central square of Birodjan, Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia

Strong Jewish identities will safeguard Israel's future

Our Common Destiny Project: Strengthening Jewish Identity

Participants carry Israeli flags at the 'Celebrate Israel'' parade along Fifth Avenue in New York City in 2017

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