America needs to ‘kvell’ more Unlike “kvetching,” which is so negative, “kvelling” represents the Jewish people’s wisdom for the world at its best. Barbara Edelson Peterson July 11, 2025
Wartime, up close and personal as an ‘oleh’ It is both mind-blowing and beautiful to watch Israel return to normal following two straight weeks of anxiety, terror and the unknown. Howard Blas July 1, 2025
As an Israeli stranded in Europe, I found the Jewish people’s resilience alive and well We have survived so much as a people because we always turn to each other for mutual care and come out stronger on the other side. Amos Lev-Ran June 29, 2025
A single night in Jerusalem made me rethink everything I knew about Israel Unity is powerful, offering clear evidence against the idea that this society is fractured to the point of civil war. Moshe Phillips June 17, 2025
Preserving Jewish distinctiveness Are Jews exempt from the social ills of the world around us? Rabbi Yossy Goldman June 11, 2025
(Bio)Spanning the generations this Father’s Day “Have you ever seen oil and water mixed into an emulsion? Lindsey and I are an emulsion,” says Shel Chesky of his 40-year-old daughter/business partner. Bill Motchan June 11, 2025
Mother of captive Elkana Bohbot speaks out after Hamas propaganda video “We are on a very hard journey that doesn’t end," said Ruhama Bohbot, whose son Elkana was taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023, and has now been a hostage for more than 580 days. Amelie Botbol May 14, 2025
‘My dad screamed he lost his arm,’ states 12-year-old in ‘The Children of Oct. 7’ “We were aware that in the current climate, getting Israeli-related content on a major streamer would be a challenge,” Eytan Schwartz, director of the documentary, told JNS. Izzy Salant May 1, 2025
Bereaved Israeli families celebrate a challenging Passover together Natan Sharansky joins OneFamily at a Jerusalem hotel to support more than 100 families who lost loved ones since Oct. 7, 2023. Steve Linde April 17, 2025
