Taking Action for Eden
Taking Action for Eden By Sara Schultz Do you enjoy the sight and sound of birds? Do you feel the connection to something greater than yourself when evening slowly darkens, and busy chattering fills our landscapes? For me, this is Eden. OK, what has all this got to do...The Blessing of Our Safety
The Blessing of Our Safety By Susan C. DeMari After reading Eikev I pondered when Moses goes on to warn of the annihilation of many people that will be delivered by God to be destroyed, whether some will read the passage and think solely about what is happening in...Created in the Image of G-d
Created in the Image of G-d By Dr. Devorah Okin In this week’s Torah portion, Va’etchanan, Moshe (Moses) recounts epic passages in the Torah, among them the Ten Commandments and warnings of future exile. He follows these fearsome warnings and abyssal commandments with...People of the Question
People of the Question By Rabbi Brent Gutmann On Monday night, the Jewish world will begin Tisha B’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. So too, over time it has become a kind of catch-call day for...The Perils of Movie Night and Shepherding
The Perils of Movie Night and Shepherding By Rabbi Sara Rich One guaranteed way to introduce conflict to a group of people (who are otherwise enjoying themselves) is to ask them to choose a movie to watch together. This was true in the days when you had to roam the...
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- Man arrested for ISIS-style plot to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible’ in NYC September 8, 2024The man, a Pakistani citizen who lives in Canada, was allegedly planning to attack on or around the anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. -- The post Man arrested for ISIS-style plot to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible’ in NYC appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Lisa Keys
- Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre September 6, 2024Tibon is the author of "The Gates of Gaza," a new book about the history of Kibbutz Nahal Oz and his experience on Oct. 7. -- The post Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales
- Speaking to Jewish Republicans, parents of Omer Neutra say politicians are failing to bring the hostages home September 6, 2024The Neutras' appearance was at least their second to Republican audiences. -- The post Speaking to Jewish Republicans, parents of Omer Neutra say politicians are failing to bring the hostages home appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Luke Tress
- Candace Owens criticized the Lubavitcher Rebbe. His fans quickly clapped back. September 6, 2024The far-right pundit accused modern Chabad’s late spiritual leader of promoting hate toward non-Jews. -- The post Candace Owens criticized the Lubavitcher Rebbe. His fans quickly clapped back. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish and Israeli Paralympians had a big week in Paris September 6, 2024Plus, Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s favorite soccer team honors him. -- The post The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish and Israeli Paralympians had a big week in Paris appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Gurvis
- How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know. September 6, 2024Take JTA's short survey to share your experiences and insights. -- The post How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.JTA Staff
- Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins Paralympic bronze, his 4th Paris medal and Israel’s 10th September 6, 2024Israeli Ariel Malyar finished seventh in the 50-meter freestyle event. -- The post Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins Paralympic bronze, his 4th Paris medal and Israel’s 10th appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Gurvis
- White House calls on Israel to investigate after American activist shot dead during West Bank protest September 6, 2024Palestinian and Turkish officials accused Israeli troops of fatally shooting the woman, who holds American and Turkish citizenships. -- The post White House calls on Israel to investigate after American activist shot dead during West Bank protest appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Asaf Elia-Shalev
- An Israeli restaurant empire grows in Brooklyn September 6, 2024With the opening of his Israeli-Mexican bakery Thea, Israeli chef Tomer Blechman now operates four establishments in the borough -- The post An Israeli restaurant empire grows in Brooklyn appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Julia Gergely
- Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews September 6, 2024According to an affidavit by an anonymous FBI field agent, the campaign included instructions for a plan called “The Comprehensive Information Outreach Project in Israel (and also Jewish Community Outreach in the US).” -- The post Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jackie Hajdenberg