The author reflects on her family's recent move from a suburban Jewish community in New Jersey to Israel, discussing the complexities and conflicts they experienced.

Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, reassured Jewish Democrats that the next party platform will affirm a commitment to a two-state solution negotiated directly by the parties.

Luxury housing projects are transforming traditional ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods in Jerusalem, catering to Haredi residents with upscale amenities like synagogues, art museums, and Shabbat-friendly features, responding to the growing wealth in some ultra-Orthodox communities.

Adonis, a prolific poet born in Syria and residing in France, published a poem titled "Jerusalem" that delves into the city's themes, reflecting anger towards the oppressive sky symbolizing religious oppression and political issues, particularly related to Israel.

"To Jerusalem and Back" by Saul Bellow is a memoir of his time in Israel, reflecting on the city's blend of reality and literary influence, mirroring earlier writers like Pierre Loti and Chateaubriand.

The article reflects on the recent women's Hadran Siyum ha-Shas event, celebrating women's Talmud study and the advancement of women's Torah learning in the Jewish community.

Thousands of women and men gathered in Jerusalem for the first public celebration of women's Siyum HaShas, marking the end of a global cycle of daily Talmud learning.

Rabbi Refoel Kreuzer in Jerusalem started a program called Midreshet Otot to teach Haredi women Talmud, a rare and controversial practice in Israel.

The exhibit "Mark Twain and the Holy Land" at the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library celebrates the 150th anniversary of Mark Twain's travelogue "The Innocents Abroad."

Ray Charles, accompanied by the Raelettes, visited Israel in the early 1970s for a series of wildly successful concerts where fans cheered them in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa.

Israel's National Authority for Yiddish Culture recently held its first government-sponsored Yiddish writing contest, with Ethel Niborski, 17, winning first prize for her story "Letters to a Blind Grandfather."

Shmuel Yosef Agnon's work "The Ubiquitous Gabirol" delves into the story of a mystical encounter with the medieval poet Solomon ibn Gabirol, where Agnon weaves a narrative connecting past Jewish communities to the horrors of the Holocaust.

The text recounts a personal interaction with Gershom Scholem, a prominent Jewish scholar of mysticism, at an event in Jerusalem.

In ancient Jerusalem, to partake in Hellenistic sports, Jewish teenage boys had their circumcisions reversed.

Dana Hercbergs, a scholar of folklore and anthropology, explores the significance of social history and anthropology in portraying the diverse memories and narratives found in the city of Jerusalem, both as a divided and unified entity.

Dana Hercbergs, a scholar of folklore and anthropology, explores the significance of social history and anthropology in portraying the complex and multifaceted story of Jerusalem, a city both divided and unified.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas recently refused to meet with a Republican congressional delegation, shortly after meeting with a Democratic group during their visit to Israel.

Israeli Education Minister Rafi Peretz faced backlash for expressing support for gay conversion therapy during a television interview, claiming he has used the practice to help homosexual youth.

In "The Over Again Edition," Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss Israel's new elections shortly after the previous ones, the Center-Left movement's recent impactful demonstration against Netanyahu, and the provocative action of women in Jerusalem using nudity to deter ultra-Orthodox protesters.

Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the swift move towards new elections in Israel, just weeks after the previous round, and the implications for the Center-Left movement following a significant demonstration.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to rename a tiny settlement in the Golan Heights after President Donald Trump, in appreciation of Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory, has sparked mixed reactions among residents.

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake centered near Haifa, between Haifa and Hadera, was felt throughout Israel, with no reported injuries or damage.

Journalist Matti Friedman discussed the role of the media in covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the AJC Passport live show at the AJC Global Forum 2019.

Dr. Yonatan Mendel, the director of the Center for Jewish-Arab Relations at the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the politicization of Arabic teaching in Israeli schools with host Gilad Halpern.

Dr. Yonatan Mendel discusses the politicization of Arabic teaching in Israeli schools, highlighting the challenges faced by high school students specializing in Arabic.