Three years since AIPAC annual event, Jewish professionals explore conference circuit The Jewish Federation gathering in Washington “was a worthwhile investment from a business perspective,” said Stan Steinreich, who used to meet clients at AIPAC. Anna Rahmanan Dec. 16, 2024
StopAntisemitism report finds 43% of students wouldn’t recommend their school to fellow Jews Although this year has been “less catastrophic” than the last on campus, “we continue to see extraordinary ugliness around the country,” Kenneth Marcus, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS. Anna Rahmanan Nov. 22, 2024
‘We’re provoking the audience’: New ‘Merchant of Venice’ play connects to modern Jew-hatred “There have been periods in my life where my Jewishness has felt neutral or even a form of self-loathing,” an actress in the play told JNS. “That’s worthy of exploration.” Anna Rahmanan Nov. 22, 2024
Jewish identity ‘my main reference point,’ television chef Jake Cohen says “When you group up with a specific cuisine and culture being the vantage point for comfort and love, it becomes so ingrained in your being,” he told JNS. Anna Rahmanan Nov. 17, 2024
3,000 young Jews gather in NYC sukkah ahead of first Hebrew-date memorial of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks “The other side screams and shows fear,” one attendee told JNS. “We present joy and happiness.” Anna Rahmanan Oct. 22, 2024
Israeli-American scientist, who won top US research prize, credits her Jewish identity for her resilience “Because I was raised with this culture, I was always thinking of tikkun olam and how I can make the world a better place,” Cigall Kadoch told JNS. Anna Rahmanan Oct. 8, 2024
Shefa School for students with language challenges moves to brand-new building in Manhattan The focus on a well-rounded education is encapsulated in the institution’s name; in Hebrew, shefa means “abundance.” Anna Rahmanan Sept. 20, 2024
Kontorovich: Biden admin tried to pass off old charges against Hamas as response to discovery of bodies “It’s clear they don’t want Hamas to win, but it’s also clear they don’t want it to lose,” the legal scholar told JNS. Anna Rahmanan Sept. 6, 2024
