jewish identity

From Uber rides to global insights: How media bias shapes perceptions of identities

This dichotomy of being perceived simultaneously as a victim and an aggressor is not just a personal dilemma but a reflection of broader societal attitudes. 

By SONYA SHAPIROVSKA
17/06/2024

'Dark Clouds Above, Faith Below': How Oct. 7 impacted Jewish identity

Dark Clouds Above, Faith Below is an intelligent, religious meditation on the current circumstances in Israel at this point in history.

By RIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER
09/06/2024

From distance to presence, Prizmah’s Israel Educators Mission

Educators from North American Jewish day schools explore the impact of recent events in Israel, seeking to enhance Israel education in their schools.

By MARC WOLF
21/04/2024

UK Jewish child doxxed for wearing IDF costume on Purim

The picture of the boy wearing a mock IDF paratrooper uniform and toy rifle as part of a traditional Purim masquerade and carnival was shared by accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers.

Loving Jewishness with one's whole being: The head, the heart and the hands - opinion

By engaging in discussions and explorations of Jewish identity, history, experiences and practices, we awaken our consciousness to the power of Jewish Pride.

How can Israel stay Jewish and democratic? - opinion

Israel has yet to decide if it wants to be a Jewish state, beholden to tradition, however that is defined, or a secular democracy in which “everyone did as he saw fit.”

By MORDECHAI BECK
05/01/2024

Israel's Declaration of Independence includes all - opinion

Israel is both a Jewish state and a democracy and should aim to unite all identities.

By DAVID S. LEVINE
21/11/2023

25 ViZionaries: Ben M. Freeman - No. 8

Meet the founder of the modern Jewish Pride movement.

Coming out as Jewish: What being a Jew and LGBTQ+ have in common - opinion

Coming out as Jews in the Diaspora should be understood as just as important – and critical – as it is for those of us in the LGBTQ+ world.

Kosher food: A definitive key ingredient of Jewish identity - opinion

While the specific laws of kashrut are mysterious, the broader notion of regulating our diet is obvious. Kosher dietary laws always forged Jewish identity. 

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