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
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
Jewish alderman calls for completion of Chicago budget vote before Shabbat “It is vital that all City Council members are given the opportunity to debate this issue and cast their vote in order to represent all of our diverse communities,” Alderman Debra Silverstein said. Dec. 12, 2024
Shabbat, the best response to antisemitism and path to a brighter Jewish future The goal is to take time away from continually creating and instead foster understanding, build bridges within the diverse Jewish community and really see one another. Jamie Geller Nov. 15, 2024
The Amalek within As we prepare for the Days of Judgment ahead, may the Almighty help protect us from the outer Amaleks of this world. Rabbi Yossy Goldman Sept. 11, 2024
Manhattan Jews have marched in support of hostages every Shabbat since Nov. 4 “If people saw the faces of the hostages and their humanity,” Michelle Sarna told JNS, “that that would raise empathy in a way that crossed political lines.” Mike Wagenheim July 8, 2024
