Itzhak Perlman, arguably the most famous violinist in the world, has heard plenty of questions in his 50-year career. But when asked if his religious heritage has affected his playing, he sounds … more

At an early age, Betzalel Krasnow of Lawrence learned that he would need extensive--and expensive--dental work. … more

I am a big of a fan of Menachem Begin. One of the things I most admire about him is his tenacity in serving as opposition in Israeli politics for close to 30 years before becoming Prime Minister … more

By the time America woke up on Friday, Mar. 15, Google’s search engine was jammed with news of a mass shooting at another place of worship in the world. Counts of 49 dead and dozens wounded … more

In 1989, as the Soviet bloc was falling apart, the sea parted for our family, and we, along with 2 million other Soviet Jews, walked to freedom. This modern-day Exodus, which writer Cynthia Ozick … more

Israel’s adversaries in the BDS movement thought they could starve Israel through economic warfare that included even its food sector. Many remember the furor over SodaStream, Sabra hummus, … more

An Iranian-born Australian Shia imam told a Five Towns audience last Wednesday evening that he’s onboard with Israel — and that the Koran agrees that the land of Israel belongs to the … more

The sensei clapped his hands loudly — “Yame!” (“Stop!”) — and the entire dojo went silent.  We all gathered and sat as our sensei strode to the front of … more

Ari Fuld, an American-born Israeli activist, dies after being stabbed outside a shopping mall in the Judean town of Efrat. A father of four, Fuld chases his attacker and shoots him … more

Sitting in the East Room of the White House last week, I experienced an emotion as close to euphoria as I have ever experienced. I was beginning to witness the moment in history when some rather … more