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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
