Judaism
From past to present, Jews speak out in one voice
By Beth Kissileff — November 24, 2023
(RNS) — What does it mean for Jews to speak out at this moment?
The secret recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 24, 2023
(RNS) — May you know when to eat the leftovers, and when to make the compost pile, and may God give you the wisdom to know the difference.
Stung by anti-Israel protests and hate, many Jews are reasserting their identity
By Michele Chabin — November 22, 2023
(RNS) — While some American Jews leave Star of David necklaces at home or remove mezuzahs from their doorposts, others have deepened their spiritual practices or taken to the streets and social media to shout their pride in their Jewish identity and the state of Israel.
How to talk about the Israel-Hamas conflict at Thanksgiving
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 22, 2023
(RNS) — How to avoid toxic conversations at Thanksgiving. Here is a prayer that you can use.
Demanding peace even in the absence of war in Israel and Gaza
By Russell P. Johnson — November 21, 2023
(Sightings) — For those not directly affected, direct violence shouts, while structural violence whispers.
Is American media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war biased?
By Mark Silk — November 21, 2023
(RNS) — The difference between U.S. outlets and Israeli ones is a matter of hope.
DeSantis won’t condemn Musk for endorsing an antisemitic post. ‘I did not see the comment,’ he says.
By Will Weissert — November 21, 2023
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The governor also said he opposes antisemitism “across the board,” no matter if it comes from the right or left of the ideological spectrum.
In Bosnia, gentile musicians work to preserve the country’s Sephardic Jewish tradition
By David I. Klein — November 20, 2023
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (RNS) — A cadre of Bosnian musicians have realized that with the death of Ladino music's most famous singer, an essential part of Bosnian culture was in danger of being lost forever.
Franklin Graham tours devastation in Israel, commits to helping rebuild
By Yonat Shimron — November 20, 2023
(RNS) — Israel has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars from Christian charities and a flood of volunteers. Samaritan's Purse is among them.
Elie Wiesel-inspired fellowship models peace building amid Israel-Hamas War
By Kathryn Post — November 17, 2023
(RNS) — 'We are all facing a choice right now, with peers and colleagues and friends: will we lean in or will we lean out?' Ariel Burger, founder of The Witness Institute, told RNS.
Protests suggest split among US Jews on war, but support for Israel is high
By Yonat Shimron — November 16, 2023
(RNS) — Younger Jews are less supportive of US policies toward Israel, but a majority still support Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
Why the Israel rally in DC mattered
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 15, 2023
(RNS) — A historic day and its placards tell a very big Jewish story.
Jewish protesters and allies block Israeli consulate in Chicago, demanding a cease-fire in Gaza
By Claire Savage — November 15, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago protesters cheered Monday as police led demonstrators from the building with hands zip-tied behind their backs, many in black T-shirts that read, “Not in our name.”
In bipartisan March for Israel, crowd rejects cease-fire, demands release of hostages
By Yonat Shimron and Jack Jenkins — November 14, 2023
(RNS) — The march was intended as a response to numerous demonstrations across the country and the world — some led by Jews — calling for an end to Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza.
Oct. 7 reveals the flaws in Jewish education
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 14, 2023
(RNS) — Can young Jews respond to the anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses?
