Judaism

JewQ finalists compete in Connecticut, inspiring unity across borders

The JewQ International Championship celebrated Jewish knowledge and tradition with competitions, educational videos, and community engagement.

Solution to antisemitism: Show the world that Judaism has become Zionism

A recognition that we are in Judaism 3.0 would turn the Israel-basher into a Jew-basher, and thus he would be deterred.

13/04/2024

Proto-Semitism: The answer to antisemitism

Understanding Judaism as a force for good throughout history, in Israel and the Diaspora, should be a source of great satisfaction and inspiration.

By PAUL SOCKEN
13/04/2024

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish comedian makes his pitch for baseball history

Jewish comedian Eitan Levine seeks to break the record for most ceremonial first pitches thrown by one person in a baseball season, in the hopes of raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/04/2024

Four Passover conversations with God

We all possess characteristics of each child, and during Passover we conduct each of these four conversations in parallel.

Parashat Tazria: ‘Tzara’at’ and divine providence

Judaism believes that God does not abandon man, and even if providence is not revealed, it exists in a hidden dimension and affects the course of a person’s life.

Women protesting for abortion rights, forty-five years after Roe v. Wade

An Indiana court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion. Here’s why it matters.

The ruling presents a persuasive case for other state courts to follow, potentially opening the door for Jews — and others with similar religious commitments — to secure abortions.

By MICHAEL A. HELFAND/JTA
12/04/2024

To mark our brokenness this Passover, let’s scale back the matzah on our seder tables - opinion

We often assume matzah represents suffering, but the original design of the seder didn’t focus on matzah’s taste or shape, but rather symbolic power of wholeness - or brokenness.

By RABBI ELIE KAUNFER/JTA
11/04/2024

Israelis commemorate Bible's Jordan River crossing 3,300 years ago

The event drew participation from hundreds of individuals across the country who engaged in various activities, including a musical prayer service, and guided tours in the Jericho area.

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