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Moldova hires first chief rabbi in 12 years, new chapter for revived Jewish community - interview
Chabad played an instrumental in Moldova since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022, providing support for refugees, coordinating travel and in general providing a base for those in need.
Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special
Twenty years on, Israel at Heart celebrates the Ethiopian families who made the journey twice
Iranian Christian dissident denied right to stay in Israel with his wife, child - interview
Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures
Moldova is one of Europe's most delightful surprises, blessed with rolling vineyards, picturesque countryside, welcoming cities, and a fascinating blend of cultures.
Tisha B’Av: Can Jews mourn destruction while witnessing national rebirth?
Rabbi Akiva’s smile offers a model for Tisha B’Av, allowing Jews to grieve past destruction while recognizing the beginnings of restoration.
Teaching Zionism to Jewish students to produce a better future - opinion
Teachers must convey this history clearly: Zionism did not arise in opposition to justice, peace, or human dignity. It arose to make their Jewish expression possible in a hostile world.
'Out of the Sky': The Jewish parachutists who jumped into Nazi-occupied Europe - review
Matti Friedman uncovers the forgotten stories behind the Jewish parachutists who risked everything to return to Nazi-occupied Europe.
Military court indicts terrorist who killed Ido Zoldan in 2007 West Bank terror attack
The indictment charges the terrorist with intentionally causing death while acting in concert, which is equivalent to being charged with murder.
Fixing the blurred line between Judaism and religion - opinion
Religion, similar to volunteer work, is better kept private to preserve its authenticity. Religious adults generally make the decision to remain religious due to their personal beliefs.
One thousand days, one thousand homes: The definitive Zionist answer in the Western Negev Region
One thousand days after October 7, rebuilding communities in the Western Negev has become more than a recovery effort - it is a national mission rooted in resilience, partnership, and Israel's future
Herzl and Jabotinsky's answer to history: Jewish survival depends on Jewish power - opinion
Their memorial days arrive together like a warning. Not because they offered the same politics. They did not. But because both understood the same truth before comfortable Jews were ready to admit it
PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors
“It’s the First Amendment that allows all of us to engage in boycotts, not PEN America,” Mengestu told the Atlantic. “PEN America as a free expression organization is supposed to defend that right.
No longer Jewish by default - opinion
An Israeli living in America reflects on how distance, dialogue, and the rise of antisemitism turned Judaism from an assumption into a daily act of choice.
