From beginning to end, Genesis chapter 34, in this week’s parshat Vayishlach, tells a terrifying story. Dina, Jacob’s daughter — the only Jewish daughter mentioned in the entire … more

May is over. Did you know it was Jewish American Heritage Month? If your answer is “no,” you’re far from alone. It was easy to miss. However, the State Department’s former … more

Saudi social-media influencer Mohammed Saud, who recently made both waves and friends by playing Israel’s national anthem Hatikvah on the oud (a stringed instrument), tells JNS that … more

Before they went out of style, mother-in-law jokes were very popular. Have you ever heard of a father-in-law joke? I suppose if anyone were to author such a joke, it would be our forefather … more

One of history’s great literary revisionism discussions ensues when Moses and G-d converse after the Golden Calf fiasco. If G-d does not forgive the Israelites, “Erase me, now, from the … more

The Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls has announced its graduation honors. Valedictorian: Arielle Rosman Editor-in-Chief Yearbook; Editor-in-Chief Skappenings; Editor Holocaust … more

The moment had come. Moses was about to die. He had seen his sister Miriam and brother Aaron pre-decease him. He had prayed to G-d — not to live forever, not even to live longer, but simply, … more

An estimated 10,000 people filled four blocks of Central Park West, spilling into side streets, during a rally last Monday evening organized by UJA-Federation of New York to mark the sheloshim, 30 … more

Group home for adolescents is agency’s fourth in the area By Michael Orbach Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 With the opening of its newest group home, located at 545 Arlington Avenue in … more

Issue of Jan. 23, 2009 / 27 Tevet 5769 Marriage Wedding of Cindy Nathanson (West Hempstead, NY / Israel) & Jamie Salter (London, England / Israel) - Jan. 19, 2009 Wedding of Tova … more