Tag: Jewish Identity

The documentary film "Rabbi On The Block" explores the life and work of Chicago anti-violence advocate Tamar Manasseh.
The holiday of Rosh Hashanah is discussed in this video by Rabbi Moshe Bryski.
The author reflects on their search for Jewish identity and how they find meaning in food.
Vladimir Nabokov's views on religion and religious conversion are explored in his writing and personal background.
Naomi Klein, a progressive writer and activist, has written a new book called "Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World," in which she explores the similarities and differences between herself and Naomi Wolf, another well-known progressive writer.
This article discusses the need to engage younger Jews in a more personal and individualized way when it comes to Israel advocacy.
The author reflects on her childhood crushes on Jewish actors playing non-Jewish characters, such as Ed Ames as Mingo in Daniel Boone and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in Star Trek.
Birthright Israel Onward is introducing a monthlong professional development program in Tel Aviv called the Sullam Israel Residency.
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research predicts a significant rise in Jewish school enrollment in the UK, reaching 40,000 pupils by 2025, with a substantial increase attributed to the growth of the Charedi population.
Amy Winehouse: In Her Words is a new book released by the Amy Winehouse Foundation to commemorate what would have been the singer's 40th birthday.
In this reflection on Jewish identity, the author explores their complex Jewish background, which includes Jewish and non-Jewish ancestry, as well as their upbringing with both Jewish and Christian traditions.
The author reflects on her experience of sending her youngest child to a local Jewish day camp in Maine.
Grant Shapps, a veteran Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom's new defense secretary.
In this personal reflection, a rabbi discusses how their students give them hope for the future.
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a Netflix movie produced and starred in by Adam Sandler.
A Jew who is not observant wonders if it is acceptable to take off classes for Yom Kippur, despite not being religiously committed.
Helen Chervitz, a Jewish woman who immigrated from Ukraine to Boston in the late 1980s, returned to Ukraine with her husband as American citizens 25 years later.
Basketball player Jared Armstrong, who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now focused on promoting Black-Jewish relations.
The discussion revolves around the efficacy and value of Jewish day schools in building Jewish identity compared to other forms of Jewish education like after-school programs, summer camps, and Birthright trips.
This 2007 article by Rachel Safier explores the Bnei Menashe, a Jewish group in northeast India who claim to be descendants of the lost tribe of Menashe.
The term "baal teshuvah" refers to secular or non-Orthodox Jews who become Orthodox.
Daphne Kalotay, author of "The Archivists," discusses the inspiration behind her characters and the themes in her book.
Paul Cohen, an American Jew, has lived in the remote village of Narsaq, Greenland, for 22 years.
Jewish camps have a significant impact on shaping the Jewish community, helping to create a deep commitment to Jewish identity, lifelong friendships, and future Jewish leaders.
Jewish students on American campuses have been facing increased harassment due to their support or perceived support for Israel.