Magazine
Barbara 'Bracha' Hines: Painting her way from Florida to Jerusalem
On an auspicious date in 2025, Hines happily discovered two men: one who became her husband, and another whose paintings – like hers – incorporate the very material of the Land of Israel.
Fighting for belonging: A Jewish boxer's extraordinary journey through poverty, faith, and tragedy
Politics, punditry, and parenthood: Living life and through country music - opinion
Ten steps back, one step forward: Meditations on pain, uncertainty, and recovery - opinion
In the kitchen with Henny: Short Friday shortcuts for Shabbat preparation
These shorter Fridays are going to take some getting used to, but the good news is that by the time we adjust, the days will already be getting longer again!
Turkish delight: A top-notch Israeli meal at Tel Aviv's Turkish Grill - review
At Turkish Grill, we had a very enjoyable meal with good service, excellent food, and a friendly ambiance – everything a good meal out should be.
Sneak preview: Excerpt from ‘Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard: A Jerusalem Love Story'
"There is still a bloodstain, in the shape of my neighbor, on the stone floor by the stone steps leading up to my teal door and shattered garden."
New book 'Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard' is messy, beautiful, and full of light - review
'Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard: A Jerusalem Love Story' is about love, loss, friendship, motherhood, faith, trauma, survival, and the peculiar magic of ordinary life in Jerusalem.
Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists
From the beginning, the Jewish people have been improving the world and enriching lives at the forefront of virtually every major advance, cause, or social movement in world history.
When Jewish teachers fight back: American Jewish teachers push back against antisemitism - opinion
Instead of buckling under hostile conditions, educators in the Jewish Affairs Caucus decided to stay and write new anti-discrimination protections into the NEA's governing documents.
Parashat Vayera: What a vote cannot decide
God gifted us with traits that distinguish us from the rest of creation: self-awareness, complex emotions, cognitive speech, creativity, imagination, dreams, and political instincts.
Parashat Vayera: Bridging heaven and earth
When we seek the higher values behind our everyday actions, daily life itself becomes a form of sacred service, allowing us to experience something of the Garden of Eden here on earth.
‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review
The Talmud Chronicles: Bringing Talmudic Events to Life covers significant historical events from around 100-200 CE and breathes life into characters from the Talmud.
Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center
Those who know the highly regarded college, which since 1969 has produced religious graduates with degrees in a variety of engineering fields and nursing, were likely surprised.