Restoring the Galilee forest: A five-year journey of renewal and hope As the trees regenerate, so, too, will the communities of Israel’s north. Gilad Ostrovsky Jan. 8, 2025
More to Chanukah than just light dispelling darkness, NY rabbis say “It’s not about how many you are. It is about standing for justice and standing with determination,” Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz told JNS. Vita Fellig Dec. 23, 2024
OU distributes 65,000 reflective belts for walking from synagogue at night “This is truly a life-saving initiative,” Larry Kraut, who supports nighttime safety efforts by the Orthodox Union, told JNS. JNS Staff Dec. 16, 2024
UK Chanukah initiative to ‘shine light’ on hostages in Gaza “At this time of darkness, we must all shine some light on their plight and pray for their release," said Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Dec. 4, 2024
Torah mantles to be unveiled on Simchat Torah honor victims of Oct. 7 “We hope to connect with the people behind the names and photos, perpetuating their legacy for years to come,” a New Jersey rabbi told JNS. Faygie Holt Oct. 23, 2024
Courage in faith: Choosing Judaism post-Oct. 7, a one-year reflection I have been nothing less than inspired to interact with people who, in the context of such prejudice towards Jews, have made the brave decision to convert to Judaism. Rabbi David Kalb Oct. 21, 2024
The world against Israel: Prophecies fulfilled The battle against the Jewish state is as much an ideological and political one as it is physical. Raphael Shore Oct. 21, 2024
Iceland Jews to celebrate with lone sukkah in Reykjavik, after nearly 100 gathered for High Holidays JNS was the first news outlet to tour a brand-new, larger Jewish community center in the works in the Icelandic capital. Dave Gordon Oct. 16, 2024