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Zionism's narrow definition hurts American Jews' connection to Israel - opinion

Most Jews have little trouble simultaneously affirming care and concern for Israel and Israelis and opposing Israeli policies, including the extended war in Gaza.

American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]
Hanna Yaffe sings and plays guitar.

Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue

Sari Kroizer.

After October 7, this haredi woman refuses to stand apart from Israeli society

A Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih damaged the home of the local Chabad rabbi and a nearby mikveh (ritual bath). January 29.

Russian strike hit home of Kryvyi Rih Chabad rabbi, mikveh damaged


Aliyah committee will be ‘home’ for non-Orthodox Jewish denominations, Kariv says - interview

The committee would also examine the issue of people emigrating away from Israel, which Kariv claimed the government was not concerned about.

 MK Gilad Kariv attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on October 15, 2024.

Former chief rabbi Metzger released on bail after alleged indecent act against minor

Israel Police interrogated ex-Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, previously jailed for bribery, over suspicions of indecent act against minor under 16.

Former chief rabbi Yona Metzger

Documentation: European Rabbinical court members meet with leading Torah authorities


Nechama Goldman-Barash: A guiding light for women's voices in Halacha

Jerusalemite of the Week: Nechama Goldman-Barash has become a guiding light regarding the Jewish laws of gender, sexuality, marriage, and more.

 Nechama Goldman-Barash.

This week in Jewish history: Herzl writes Der Judenstaat, Byzantines betray the Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 ‘HERZL UNDERSTOOD the value of a great photo’: Theodor Herzl in Basel, 1897.

Writing from the fire: War is not a theory you can debate from afar - opinion 

War is not an equation. War is not an idea. War is not something that fits inside a petition.

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Iranian, Israeli rabbis mourn late Turkish chief rabbi Isak Haleva

Israeli and Iranian rabbis united with Jewish leaders worldwide to pay tribute to Turkish Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva.

 Turkey's Chief Rabbi Ishak Haleva in 2009.

Top haredi leader calls for Arab rule over Israel, says Zionism brought 'disasters'

Rabbi Dov Landau blamed the conflict on Zionism and called for increased Torah study to protect the country from Arabs.

 Rabbi Dov Landau seen at his home in Bnei Brak, on February 27, 2024.

Leading haredi rabbi apologizes for accusing rabbinic org. Tzohar of conversions for money

A settlement was recently reached in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, requiring Rabbi Yosef to issue a public apology both in writing and during his weekly class.

 Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, grandson of former Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

This week in Jewish history: Israel's first astronaut, invention of cardioverter-defibrillator

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 ILAN RAMON in front of an F16 aircraft.