jewish identity

What have we learned since Oct. 7?

We cannot rewrite history or travel back in time to prevent the events of October 7. We instead must take the knowledge we now possess and work towards a better future.

Who decides: Who will live, who will die?

Today’s assault on Judaism through anti-Zionism and Israel-bashing is expanding at a much faster pace than last century’s assault on Judaism through antisemitism.

07/10/2024
 ‘Car yard outside Kibbutz Tkuma’ oil on Linen, 2024

Avi Vofsi: Embracing Jewish identity through art

These paintings and smaller landscapes that Vofsi has painted during his travels around the country in the aftermath of October 7 have contributed to the strengthening of his Jewish identity.

  Victoria Starmer (L).

No. 43: Victoria Starmer: Bringing a Jewish face to 10 Downing Street

Victoria Starmer's support for her husband, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, while simultaneously pursuing her own career undoubtedly earns her a place on this year's list.

Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah is the day of divine authority, and we are currently locked in a struggle to preserve His presence. One day, His presence will be palpable and undeniable. Until that day, we have faith.

Unity in crisis: Why Jews must stand together in the face of global threats

In these perilous times, the Jewish community must transcend divisions and embrace unity for the sake of Israel’s survival and the future of the Jewish people.

By ALAN KADISH
30/09/2024
  An illustrative photo of a man blowing a shofar, a ram's horn, which is done on Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah: The courage to blow the shofar and reach unreachable heights

We are God’s stake in human history, and we could not make a greater mistake than to believe that we could ever be a nation like other nations. To believe that is to commit spiritual suicide. 

Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ an HBO comedy on antisemitism and Jewish identity

Alex Edelman's Emmy-winning 'Just For Us' blends comedy and insight into antisemitism and Jewish identity, highlighting his unique take on a white supremacist meeting and its broader implications.

By BEN SALES/JTA
16/09/2024
 David Ben-Gurion at the military boarding school in Haifa.

More than a Jewish safe haven: What is Israel's end game?

No, Israel is not about being a safe haven for Jews. If it were that and that alone, it would not be enough. Not enough to suffer for. Not enough to strive for.

By AHARON E. WEXLER
13/09/2024

Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy

Benj Pasek becomes the eighth Jewish EGOT winner, alongside songwriting partner Justin Paul, for their work on "Only Murders in the Building."

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
09/09/2024
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