Judaism
My Friend John Lewis Made the World a Better Place
A former congresswoman who served with John Lewis looks back on the legacy of a civil rights icon.
The Predicament of Liberal American Jews
The modern American Left is no friend of either the Jewish people or the Jewish state.
John Lewis Was a Champion of Black-Jewish Ties. We Must Build on His Legacy
Now, more than ever, we must learn from the example set by a great man.
Woke Racism: 'Jewish Privilege'
We must reject all attempts to divide Americans along lines of "privileged" and "non-privileged."
New York Jewish Film Festival Moves Outdoors After COVID-19
"Arts and culture is a very powerful medium in terms of being able to tell the Jewish story," said Rabbi Marc Schneier.
Beinart's Final Solution: End Israel as Nation-State of the Jewish People
A rebuttal to the liberal commentator's recent call for the eradication of the Zionist project.
Jews Must Not Be Sacrificial Canaries in the Battle Against Anti-Semitism
Here are three principles to enable Jews to go on the offensive against anti-Semitism.
Painful Reckonings About Black Lives Matter
"Intersectionality" has an anti-Zionism—and an anti-Semitism—problem.
Judaism Is Emphatically 'Pro-Life'
Do not believe the claptrap that Judaism is anything other than fully supportive of the rights of the unborn.
How Blindness to Anti-Semitism Threatens Parties and Movements
"Anti-Zionism" must be stamped out whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head.
The Jewish case for abortion rights
Fundamentalists hijacked the religious conversation on abortion, but Judaism permits, and in some cases even requires it. This makes abortion not only a Fourteenth Amendment issue—but a First Amendment right.
We Must Re-Think Identity, Privilege and Oppression in the Middle East
Israel is not the nation of white Europeans that many wrongly depict it as.
New Virus, Old Disease—but There Is a Treatment
The coronavirus has unleashed anew the old scourge of anti-Semitism. But there is a path forward.
How Coronavirus and Cognitive Dissonance Are Shaping the NGO Landscape
The need for oversight of NGO activities is greater than ever.
The Social Media Bigotry Pandemic Boils Over to Tik Tok
TikTok is the latest example of a social media company allowing bigotry to flourish on its platform.
Normalizing Palestinian Scholarship and Anti-Semitism
Ilana Feldman is a deeply troubling pick to lead George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs.
My Family Gave Up Sitting Shiva to Fight Coronavirus
"And how's your health?" my grandma would always ask. Here's how my family decided to forgo one of the Jewish traditions I respect most.
Entire Dead Sea Scroll Fragment Collection at U.S. Museum is Fake: Experts
Considered to be among the most significant archaeological finds of all time, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain some of the earliest versions of biblical texts.
Trump, Politicians React to NY Hanukkah Stabbings
"We must all come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the evil scourge of anti-Semitism," the president tweeted Sunday.
Hanukkah Stabbing at Rabbi's House in New York Leaves 5 Injured
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he was "horrified" by the Monsey stabbings, calling the acts "despicable" and "cowardly."
1932 Photo Showing Menorah Under Nazi Flag Resurfaces During Hanukkah
"'Death to Judah' so the flag says, 'Judah will live forever,' so the light answers," Rachel Posner wrote in German on the back of the photograph.
What Do You Say on Hanukkah? Songs, Quotes and Prayers for the Holiday
Sure, Christmas dominates the holiday song charts, but Hanukkah has a few good beats as well.
Hanukkah 2019: What Is Hanukkah And Why Is It Celebrated?
On Sunday, families and friends will gather together to light their menorahs and remember a miracle that took place thousands of years ago.
Chanukah or Hanukkah? What Is the Correct Spelling of the Festival of Light
Clean out the shamash and heat up the latke pan because it's time to celebrate Chanukah or Hanukkah or perhaps Hannukah.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Carved Into Historic Washington D.C. Synagogue
Rabbis from the historic Washington D.C. synagogue Sixth and I said anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered carved into the doors of the building and that they were "not surprised by this happening."
Thanksgiving Prayers 2019: Prayers From World Religions
The values Thanksgiving celebrates—the importance of family and friends, the comfort of home and a spirit of gratitude—are shared across the world's major faiths.
Americans Want Religion to Stay Out of Politics, New Survey Finds
On the whole, Americans still believe religion is a positive force in American society, even if they don't want these organizations to mingle with politics.
Many British Jews Are Uneasy About Labour's Jeremy Corbyn Winning Power
The U.K. will hold an election in December and the new prime minister could be a man who's struggled to quell anti-Semitism in his party.
Street for Pilgrims 'Commissioned by Pontius Pilate' Unearthed in Jerusalem
The walkway would have linked the Pool of Siloam to Temple Mount and was built about 2,000 years ago.