US students launch initiative to support wives of IDF reservists "I can't describe the excitement I felt when I saw the light in the eyes of the women whose husbands are fighting right now," one volunteer said. Adi Nirman Jan. 10, 2025
‘The Brutalist’ wins award for Best Motion Picture at Golden Globes The drama epic also received the Globe awards for best actor in a motion picture and best director. Jan. 6, 2025
Americans divided over Jimmy Carter’s legacy, new poll suggests Fewer than 30% of those surveyed thought Carter would go down in history as an above-average president. Jan. 6, 2025
Jimmy Carter was no saint for Jews The 39th president was hardly the honest broker his supporters claim. Mitchell Bard Jan. 2, 2025
Most will remember Jimmy Carter well, ‘but maybe not by Jewish community’ Esther Panitch, the only Jew in the Georgia state legislature, told JNS that “people thought he was a good person, even if he wasn’t a great president.” Vita Fellig Jan. 2, 2025
Putting tzedakah back into Jewish philanthropy If you are somebody who correctly feels a sense of honor and duty when you engage in tzedakah, ask yourself: “Is my money being used for good?” Jake Donnelly Dec. 31, 2024
This year more than ever, don’t conflate Christmas and Chanukah With antisemitism surging and Israel besieged on multiple fronts, embrace the true meaning of the “Festival of Lights” rather than pretending it’s a blue-tinsel version of your neighbor’s holiday. Jonathan S. Tobin Dec. 22, 2024
Being Jewish at Christmas: Embracing the spirit of the season In a world that feels divided, the holiday season offers a rare chance for unity. Steve Rosenberg Dec. 20, 2024
Optimistic times, eight years later Republican or Democrat, as a Jew, this is our time to shine. Howard Teich Dec. 19, 2024
