Jewish identity

The battle for Jewish identity will be decided in the classroom, not on Twitter

Jewish identity has never been decided in comment sections. It is shaped in classrooms, youth movements, summer camps, and in family conversations.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026|BySHALEV FIMA

Shalev Fima, Chief of Staff of the President of the World Zionist Organization

'In the Diaspora we need to continue with Jewish education.’ Tal Ben-Shahar at the Yael Awards in Vienna earlier this month.

Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride

EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Survivor Agam Berger played "Hallelujah."

At Vienna’s Yael Awards, Jewish education is framed as infrastructure, not crisis response

With antisemitism rising, the Yael Foundation shifts the conversation from reactive measures to long-term investment, honoring schools that treat Jewish education as the backbone of resilience

FEBRUARY 12, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Friends and family attend the funeral of Dan Alkayim, who was murdered in a mass terrorist shooting attack on December 14, 2025 at Bondi Beach in Sydney, at a cemetery in Ashdod, southern Israel, December 25, 2025.

'Angelic, full of joy': Ashdod mayor honors 27-year-old Dan Alkayim, killed in Bondi Beach attack

Alkayim's death was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in a post to X/Twitter in the hours after the attack.

DECEMBER 25, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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."

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA

89th Academy Awards - Oscars Governors Ball - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Benj Pasek holds his Oscar for Best Original Song.

Nearly 1/3 of Jewish teens hide faith symbols in school amid rising antisemitism - survey

As a result of rising antisemitism in US schools, Jewish teens stop wearing symbolic accessories in fear of encountering antisemitism.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Nearly a third of Jewish teens worldwide stop wearing faith symbols in schools, September 8, 2024.

Natan Sharansky appointed chair of Rabbi Sacks Legacy Global Advisory Board

Natan Sharansky has been named chair of The Rabbi Sacks Legacy's Global Advisory Board, highlighting Sacks' enduring influence on Jewish identity.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Exploring diverse Jewish perspectives through four questions - opinion

To remain hopeful during hard conversations, 20 Jewish Voices explored the Israel-Palestine Conflict at Moishe House's 4HQ Summit.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024ByLAUREN HUGHES

JEWS FROM across the US, and even one from Canada, gathered in a beautiful dense forest in Connecticut, in striking contrast to the intense conversations they were having each day, says the writer.

What should Jews tremble for this Elul? - opinion

This year we do not need the metaphor of trembling fish to underscore the gravity and solemnity of this period. We have trembled for the past 11 months.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024ByMOSHE TARAGIN

A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel

Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest where demonstrators targeted the campus Hillel, leading to potential disciplinary actions for students involved.

AUGUST 31, 2024ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA