Centenarian Jewish couple told they were too old for aliyah – and did it anyway
At first glance, the basic story of Sandy and Rosalie Goldstein’s aliyah seems unremarkable and not much different…
Senior US Rabbi moves to Israel, chooses home in Jerusalem’s Givat Hamatos
Rabbi Kalman Topp, one of the leading figures in US rabbinic leadership who served for years as the…
Elisheva Levy, Jerusalem’s fairy godmother
“Sit,” owner Elisheva Levy says before you’ve even had a chance to look at the menu. “What would…
Israel’s Anglos have mastered aliyah but failed at politics
On Sunday, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Isaac Herzog welcomed a family from New York. Jeffrey and…
Meir Charash: Cyclist, father, and advocate who keeps on riding
On many mornings, Meir Charash takes his mountain bike and heads to the Jerusalem hills. Some days he…
What new immigrants need to know about Israel’s tax exemption
The Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) has issued an implementation circular which effectively shrinks the new exemption for olim…
Melanie Koloditzky: The breast-milk jewelry maker
When Melanie Koloditzky talks about breast milk, she sounds part scientist, part artist and entirely mom. The Buenos…
Aliyah – when Moshiach arrives
I have spoken in 500 Jewish communities across the globe and have heard – countless times – the…
Latin American Jewish converts seek recognition under Israeli Law of Return
For nearly a century, a little-known communal decree has effectively blocked tens of thousands of Jewish converts and…
The Blogs: Hubris, Humility and Hashem | Thomas Brasch
So here we go again. I’m so stressed. The extensive security check at the Israeli Consulate. This time…
America at 250: American Jews can celebrate both US and Israel
Americayit. The Hebrew feminine for “American.” A prominent fellow immigrant once told me that no matter how long…
The Blogs: Matot–Masei: Is Living in Israel One of the 613 Mitzvot? Who Cares! | David Harbater
Rabbi Dr. David Harbater is a published author, Jewish educator and public speaker. His book “In the Beginnings:…