Menorahs Vandalized in States, Abroad
Half-way through the Chanukah holiday, and already several chanukiot have been vandalized, according to JTA Wire Service. First, a 6-foot menorah in front of the...
Knockout: Violent ‘Game’ Targets Jews In Brooklyn
Across the country, the “knockout game” has people worried, but in the Jewish community, the fear might be even more pressing.
At least seven attacks,...
Analysis: A Closer Look At The P5+1-Iranian Agreement
There wasn’t a news site by last Sunday morning void of a story about the historic deal — or “mistake,” as Israeli Prime Minister...
Working For Change
These days, it seems that everyone is starting a nonprofit. What’s the appeal?
“The reason people start nonprofits is because they see a need and...
Rabbis Raised With Christmas
When Eric Woodward started rabbinical school at the Conservative movement’s Jewish Theological Seminary, he assumed he would be the only student who grew up...
Non-Jews In The Pews
To an outsider, the battles might seem to be over trifles — in some cases, just a few feet.
Where may a non-Jewish parent stand...
Off With His Head
Judith is a beautiful widow who has fascinated artists, writers, poets and composers through the centuries. The heroine of the Book of Judith, a...
U.S. Senate Passes ENDA Bill, Questions Remain
When the U.S. Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (64 to 32) on Thursday, Nov. 7, it was widely applauded by a number of...
Weinberg Foundation Distributes $106 Million In Grants
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Tuesday evening celebrated a year of giving at its annual community gathering. At the event, which was held...
JWB-Endorsed Navy Chaplain Wins Witherspoon Bible Award
Each year the National Bible Association awards the prestigious Witherspoon Award to one chaplain from each military service branch, recognizing special creativity and achievement...
