JERUSALEM — Protests by the Ethiopian-Israeli community and their supporters continued in Israel last week in the wake of the killing of an Ethiopian-Israeli teen by an off-duty police … more

U.S. media coverage of the Israeli election has misrepresented the results of last week’s vote. This isn’t necessarily deliberate. Israeli elections are inscrutable for most … more

In a scathing speech about corruption in the United Nations, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley accused Canada of making a “deal with the devil” and called again for the … more

On the occasion of its 95th anniversary, AMIT is planning a mission to Poland and Israel in May. The trip will showcase AMIT’s many accomplishments and offer an opportunity to meet Israeli … more

Literally translated, Acharei-Mot-Kedoshim means “after the death of the holy ones,” a reference that is all too appropriate following weeks that included Yom HaShoah (Holocaust … more

Parasha Korach begins with the 16th chapter of Sefer Bamidbar that tells the story of Korach, his wayward Levitical followers, and their rebellion against Hashem and His Torah, Moshe and … more

For years now, I’ve been hearing friends and colleagues tell me, “I just got back from Abu Dhabi” or “I have a conference next week in Dubai” as if they were talking … more

It wasn’t until I started converting to Judaism that I realized that anti-Semitism is very much alive and well — and it’s only getting worse. Last year saw the most … more

HAFTR eighth graders completed a Girls’ Empowerment Program with Dr. Yali Werzberger, Dr. Bracha Kasirer and Ms. Naami Kosofsky. Students learned to celebrate their differences, about body … more

In Judaism, the number 18, chai, symbolizes life. It is a positive and affirming symbol, which is why you often see it in Jewish artwork and jewelry. But for me, it signifies the number of years … more