How Shavuot was rescued by the Torah, and brought home by Israel
Of all the holidays in the Jewish calendar, Shavuot has often seemed like the poor relation. Passover arrives…
Wine accessories central to Israeli homes despite global consumption decline
Global wine consumption fell to a 27-year low in 2025, according to research by the International Organization of…
The Surprising History of Warm Iranian-Jewish Relations
Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – After the massive US and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28…
The Blogs: Buried With Her Tehillim | Yankie Denburg
At my grandmother’s funeral this week, I noticed some movement near the grave. At the moment I did…
Israeli Day Trip: The Ancient Mound Where Philistines and Crusaders Cross Paths
It’s a quick flight through the skies of history. For a moment, it seems as if the Philistines…
The Blogs: Best Chance for a Positive Israeli Future | Richard H. Schwartz
The current situation for Israel and Jews worldwide has become alarming. Despite our mission to be a “light…
‘Rabbi Rosie’ recalled for passion for Israel | Local News
An unsung hero, a North star, the nucleus of a family, a chaplain of Jewish Cleveland, a community…
Religion Was The Deal Breaker That Ended Our Relationship
If you told me a year ago that thinking about ”My Big Fat Greek Wedding” would make me…
Stolen Rare Coin Showing Temple Artifacts Being Returned From New York to Israel
Antiquities detectives in New York have recovered two rare ancient coins smuggled out of Israel, which will be…
Israel’s law of return and the fight over who is Jewish enough
Having taught the story of Israel for years, I’ve watched students grapple with a question that cuts to…
Law of Return amendment stirs debate over conversion recognition in Israel
A proposed amendment to Israel’s Law of Return has pushed one of the country’s oldest arguments back to…
What’s Israel’s role in Judaism? Zionists’ duty is to know – opinion
A common mistake made when teaching or studying the Land and State of Israel is misunderstanding its true…