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Jewish law, minus the bureaucracy: how Zoom weddings opened a halachic back door around the rabbinate

A new partnership between the Orthodox group Chupot and a Utah civil officiant now lets couples marry halachically without the Chief Rabbinate and add a video civil ceremony to register in Israel, highlighting growing frustration with the Rabbinate’s monopoly

Itzchak Tessler | 12.04.25

New prayer book offers inclusive worship for people with cognitive disabilities

Conservative Movement in Israel and the Israeli Center for Cognitive Accessibility release the second edition of a prayer book that uses symbols and simplified language to help worshippers understand prayers without long or complex texts

ynet | 12.02.25

Building bridges through social media: Aija Mayrock’s mission of coexistence

Jewish influencer with 760,000 followers documents interfaith harmony in Israel; her Muslim boyfriend, Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily, is a leading advocate for the Jewish state; the content creator defies antisemitism to highlight Israel’s diversity

Sharon Kidon | 11.28.25

Dutch-born reservist discovers Jewish roots, fights for lone soldiers’ Rights

Levi Preger learned at 17 that he was Jewish after his grandmother hid her identity for fear of another Holocaust in Europe; during the war he served more than 300 days in the reserves while studying

Itzchak Tessler | 11.27.25

‘Settler chic’: American Jewish influencer Lizzy Savetsky turns headscarf into viral fashion trend

American Jewish influencer Lizzy Savetsky marked her 40th birthday in Israel’s Binyamin region, where a local-style headscarf tutorial turned into a viral moment. “This is the settler chic!” she declared, delighting followers online

ynet Global | 11.03.25

From fear to faith: how Jewish students on US campuses are finding strength after October 7

In the wake of antisemitism, Jewish students turn to Chabad and Hillel for connection and belonging, as faith and identity take deeper root

Ayala Or-El | 11.01.25

There is no greater threat to Judaism than religious coercion

Opinion: Those who seek unity in Israel must oppose legislation meant to 'realize Jewish identity' and instead pursue agreement-based approaches. Laws imposing religious practice would only deepen division and drive people further from Judaism

Alan Peled, Rabbi Shmuel Slotki | 10.29.25

‘The Mizrahi story’: TikTok bridge to preserve personal middle eastern stories

Ciara Shalome noticed a lack of MENA Mizrahi Jewish stories on social media; stressing that labels are imperfect, she seeks dialogue among Jews and Arabs

Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 10.28.25

Jewish film festival in Malmö canceled after cinemas refuse to host it

A Jewish film festival in Malmö was canceled after every cinema declined to host it, citing security fears; Sweden’s culture minister called the situation 'a complete disaster for society'

Itamar Eichner | 10.22.25

עומר הרט, סטודנט ישראלי בבולדר קולורדו, ארגן ביחד עם הילל וחב״ד ערב תמיכה בישראל בקמפוס

What being a Jew in 2025 means right now

Opinion: Israel isn’t some far-off land in the distance; it’s the shield of the Jewish people collectively; the question is no longer whether you care, but what are you actually doing about it, because cheering from the sidelines is no longer enough

Noah Sander | 10.19.25

'There is no nation like Israel – it’s written in the Bible 70 times'

Evangelical Christians lead a sweeping show of solidarity with Israel, planting 1.5 million flags across the United States in the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews’ 'Flags of Fellowship' campaign, a powerful stand against growing antisemitism

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.09.25

נשיא סוריה נפגש עם משלחת מהקהילה הסורית בארצות הברית

Al-Sharaa meets with Syrian Jews in New York: 'Moved to see this support'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with 11 members of the Syrian Jewish community in New York, where he is attending the UN General Assembly; Israel was not discussed

Daniel Edelson, New York, Lior Ben Ari | 09.22.25

The power of a fresh start: The deeper message of Rosh Hashanah

Opinion: The Jewish New Year is more than a holiday - It is an opportunity to reset, renew and step into the life you want to create

Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 09.22.25

Ukrainian Jewish communities mark difficult year; Rosh Hashanah preparations amid war

Despite war and hardship, Jewish communities in Ukraine prepare for High Holidays with 51,500 holiday packages sent across 169 cities

Itamar Eichner | 09.17.25

Swiss cosmetics company Weleda to investigate alleged ties to Nazi human experiments at Dachau

Weleda, known for its natural skincare products, will launch an independent probe after new findings suggest its creams were tested on concentration camp prisoners during WWII; the company says it fully condemns Nazism

Itamar Eichner | 09.14.25

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