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A few months ago, a group of soldiers from Unit 8200, one of the IDF’s most elite intelligence units, sent a letter to their commanding officer refusing to be involved in...

Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, I have referred to seeing Billy Joel in concert at Madison Square Garden as a spiritual experience. His performance this week was no exception. How else can you explain...

This article originally appeared on Inspireconversation.com, a blog inspiring conversation between parents and their children. Inspireconversation.com Editor’s Note: When we first read about this story in the press, we were very...

Due to popular demand, we present more unique twists on our Purim classics by popular kosher bloggers…because there are just too many exciting options to fit into one page! Please note...

Heartfelt reminiscences and humorous anecdotes abounded as NCSY celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the Ben Zakkai Honor Society’s NCSY National Scholarship Reception. Held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in downtown...

We’ve reached out to three popular bloggers to share some easy, delicious and not-your-Bubby’s-style hamantaschen. Please note the following is a collection of meat, dairy and pareve hamantaschen and in observance...

This article originally appeared on TorahMusings.com Jews traditionally name children after ancestors, Ashkenazim after deceased ancestors and Sephardim after living ancestors. However, there are many non-traditional Jews and many reasons why...

We may be jaded and we may be cynical but the sad reality is that we don’t expect that our political leaders are going to tell the truth. “If you like your...

My wife’s grandfather, a Hasid who was trapped behind the Iron Curtain for decades before moving to Brooklyn, used to enjoy being asked who his rebbe was. After all, every good...