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Praying at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, after the entrance was closed following an Israeli attack on Iran, June 13, 2025. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Inside Israel: The calm before and after the storm
While the powers that be in Iran are under attack, Israelis make do.
JNS Staff
June 13, 2025
“Shabbat for Israel” kit associated with a new initiative sponsored by Jewish National Fund-USA. Credit: Courtesy.
Shabbat meets Yom Ha’atzmaut in new North American initiative
“It’s an opportunity to engage new people,” says Ben Cook, director of marketing operations for Jewish National Fund-USA, and “to celebrate all things Israel.”
Carin M. Smilk
April 30, 2025
Chassidic/Haredi Jewish man. Credit: Orna W/Pixabay.
On Haredim in the United Kingdom: A bit of positivity, please
In a world obsessed with change, they hold fast to what they know is right. You cannot buy that.
Shimon Cohen
April 25, 2025
The cast of the comedy film “Bad Shabbos.” Credit: Courtesy of Menemsha Films.
A ‘Bad Shabbos’ makes good comedy
Director Daniel Robbins talks about his new film that features dinner … and a dead body.
Alan Zeitlin
April 8, 2025
IDF field observers Karina Ariev (top left), Daniella Gilboa (top right), Naama Levy (bottom left) and Liri Albag (bottom right) were redeemed from Hamas captivity in Gaza, Jan. 25, 2024. Credit: Courtesy.
Freed hostages learned to recite Shabbat liturgy in Arabic
The 20-year-old told Israeli media that in addition to learning to recite "Shalom Aleichem" in Arabic, she and the other hostages with her would make the traditional Shabbat evening blessing over wine, even over water.
JNS Staff
Feb. 26, 2025
Skiers ride a lift at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, Utah, on Dec. 23, 2022. Photo by George Frey/AFP via Getty Images.
Shabbat services on a Utah ski slope, weather-permitting
The congregation gives a knowing chuckle when the Reform rabbi amends a prayer from "wind and rain" to "wind and snow."
Ryan Torok
Feb. 4, 2025
Soup bowls. Credit: stevepb/Pixabay.
From bisque to beetroot: Hearty soups as a meal
Stir up some winter warmth by the spoonful for Shabbat or any day.
Ethel G. Hofman
Jan. 15, 2025
Family and friends of Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, including his mother, Shelly Shem Tov (second from left) mark his second birthday in Hamas captivity, in Herzliya, on Oct. 31, 2024. Photo by Tal Gal/Flash90.
Son started observing the Sabbath in captivity, says Gaza hostage’s mother
“They took away his freedom but they can’t take away his faith,” Shelly Shem Tov told an audience at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem.
JNS Staff
Dec. 23, 2024
(From left) Daniel Schwartz, co-founder of the Chicago Jewish Alliance; Debra Silverstein, alderman of Chicago's 50th Ward; and Raymond Lopez, alderman of Chicago's 15th Ward at a rally in Chicago organized by the CJA on Oct. 30, 2024. Credit: Chicago Jewish Alliance.
Still no answer from Chicago education board about delaying meeting for Shabbat, says Jewish alderman
“By convening at this time, you are excluding a segment of our community from participating in an important public forum,” Alderman Debra Silverstein wrote.
Dec. 20, 2024