independence

How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities

Jewish congregations worldwide adjust Israel's Independence Day celebrations amid Israel-Hamas conflict, addressing complex feelings with ceremonies focusing on democracy and unity.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
14/05/2024

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein offers a thought-provoking critique of Israel's policies and actions, questioning war strategies, and the true meaning of independence.

By JTA/RABBI MIKIE GOLDSTEIN
14/05/2024

Both nationally and individually, now is the time for self-sufficiency

“There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.” – Calvin Coolidge

By AARON KATSMAN
09/05/2024

Cards are loaded as a means of managing the children's pocket money

Parents who want to educate their children for financial independence and responsibility need a means like a prepaid card that will make the process convenient, efficient and simple to operate.

10/03/2024

US, asked about Sikh separatist groups, says it respects free speech

The demand for an independent Sikh state surfaced most prominently in India during a violent insurgency in the 1980s and 1990s and paralyzed the state of Punjab.

By REUTERS
03/10/2023

We are all signatories to the Declaration of Independence - Opinion

When talking about Israel’s Declaration of Independence, people usually focus on its resounding opening sentences:

What is the origin story of Israel's Declaration of Independence?

The Israel Story podcast tracked down the closest living relatives of the Israeli Declaration of Independence signatories to ask about what the signers wanted and what they thought of Israel now.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
11/08/2023

What's missing from Israel's Declaration of Independence? - review

Neil Rogachevsky and Dov Zigler recently published Israel’s Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation’s Founding Moment, just in time to inform the discussion.

By MARTIN LOCKSHIN
04/08/2023

How the founders of Israel handled the responsibilities of power - opinion

Power comes with a responsibility to limit ambition and to ensure that minorities and their opinions aren’t marginalized.

37 people signed Israel’s Declaration of Independence. A new podcast explores their legacy

Israel Story has several hundreds of thousands of listeners from more than 190 countries around the world, 60% of whom live in North America.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
22/06/2023
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