Day 613 and the hostages Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the chief rabbi of Great Britain, has suggested that Jews take on an extra mitzvah in the merit of the hostages. Faygie Holt June 10, 2025
Time to recalibrate the Jewish communal mission The great miscalculation to focus on liberal causes and factions, must now give way to the a great recalibration focused on Jewish pride and identity. Daniel Rosen May 4, 2025
Putting tzedakah back into Jewish philanthropy If you are somebody who correctly feels a sense of honor and duty when you engage in tzedakah, ask yourself: “Is my money being used for good?” Jake Donnelly Dec. 31, 2024
Living with purpose: Lessons from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Seemingly small, everyday acts of spirituality, kindness and connection are what truly give life meaning. Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson July 12, 2024
A book on faith, Judaism and defying Soviet rule Chabadniks literally risked torture, exile and death to hide other religious Jews on the run and to secretly teach Torah to Jewish youth. Phyllis Chesler March 26, 2024
Jews who experience antisemitism give to charity at higher levels A new report, “American Jewish Philanthropy 2022: Giving to Religious and Secular Causes in the U.S. and to Israel,” show multiple trends impacting Jewish families’ gifts to nonprofit groups. Feb. 22, 2024
A kidney transplant changed my mind about Orthodox Jews I am eternally grateful to the Jews who provided me with comfort and nurturing while my husband underwent his transplant. Meryl Ain April 20, 2023
Voluntourism: When giving becomes part of the fun Israel has giveback opportunities for families and groups. Judith Segaloff March 30, 2023
Robin Hood got it half right Maimonides was way ahead of his time; he knew the power of tzedakah and the importance of Jews caring for each other. Steve Rosenberg March 19, 2023
