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ריקרדו שטיינבוך, איש עסקים יהודי-ברזילאי

'Everybody knows I'm Jewish, so why should I care?': Brazilian tycoon backs Israeli startup

In an exclusive interview, Ricardo Steinbruch, president of Brazilian textile giant Vicunha, explains why he backed Israel's Sonovia, how to reinvent a century-old industry, slams fashion giants' hypocrisy and discusses Jewish life since October 7

Yaniv Pohoryles | 10.16.26

She studied with the Dalai Lama, then discovered she was Jewish

Barbara Hines was raised Christian in Australia, spent nearly 20 years as a Buddhist before her son uncovered a Holocaust family secret; after learning 86 relatives were murdered, she embraced Orthodox Judaism and moved to Jerusalem, where her art is now going on display

Yaniv Pohoryles | 10.11.26

1 in 8 Israeli Jews would rather not be buried at all, survey finds

Nearly 90% say they would observe shiva after losing an immediate relative, including 74% of secular respondents; 71% say a traditional Jewish funeral matters to them, 86% visit graves after shiva or shloshim, and just 2% prefer high-density burial

Shmuel Munitz | 09.23.26

When does Yom Kippur begin and end? 2026 fast times, customs and halachic guidance

When does the fast begin Sunday evening, what takes priority under Jewish law, who may eat or drink, what else is prohibited and why many worshippers traditionally wear white

ynet | 09.19.26

The Hebrew calendar’s Babylonian secret: How gods and weather named the Jewish months

Tammuz was a Mesopotamian fertility god, Adar may have meant gloomy and several familiar month names came from Akkadian after the Babylonian exile; rabbis later found distinctly Jewish meanings for the foreign names

Shmuel Munitz | 09.13.26

When hidden sins become a collective responsibility

Weekly Torah portion: The Torah’s distinction between hidden and revealed sins calls on society to confront 'open secrets' and systemic wrongdoing, warning that collective responsibility extends beyond what can be formally proven

Michael Eisenberg | 09.04.26

Israeli pop star shuts fashion site for Shabbat, sparking backlash

Odeya asks newly revived Adika to halt online sales on the Sabbath, winning praise from religious shoppers and boycott threats from critics

Meirav Crystal | 08.29.26

כתובת "יהודי עכברוש" (מימין) וצלבי קרס באירלנד

From Manhattan to Jerusalem, liberal synagogues face the same hatred

Opinion: Attacks on Central Synagogue in New York and Kehilat Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem expose a broader assault on Jewish pluralism, liberal values and the right to practice Judaism freely

Ofer Chizik | 08.23.26

בושרא מנאי וחברי הקהילה היהודית במונטריאול

Montreal anti-racism commissioner sues Jewish group over alleged 'smear campaign'

Montreal’s former anti-racism commissioner is suing a Jewish advocacy group after being compared to Hitler and accused of failing in her role; a court backed claims of serious reputational harm amid a surge in antisemitism since October 7

Yogev Israeli | 08.13.26

Shira Ruderman on Jewish identity, campus antisemitism and why philanthropy must think bigger

The latest episode of ALL CAPS tackled growing political tensions surrounding Israel, rising antisemitism in New York, concerns over security threats targeting Israelis abroad, and featured an in-depth conversation with philanthropist Shira Ruderman on Jewish identity, American Jewry and the future of Israel-Diaspora relations

ynet Global | 07.26.26

Participants record content during a workshop in Birthright Israel’s Storytellers program

‘It felt like the best place I’ve ever been’: Jewish creators discover an Israel beyond the headlines

Birthright Israel’s Storytellers program brings social media creators to the country without scripts or posting quotas, encouraging them to share personal encounters with Israeli life, Jewish identity and one another in their own voices

Ilan Levinsohn, Yael Feldman Shavit | 07.21.26

Dar Zuzovsky on Sam Claflin romance: 'We realized it was deeper than friendship'

The Israeli actress, now starring in international productions and presenting her short film at the Jerusalem Film Festival, speaks about her Hollywood career, growing connection to Judaism, relationship with British actor Sam Claflin and the possibility of motherhood

Ifat Manhardt | 07.07.26

Weddings and Jewish rituals resume in Iran after weeks of wartime silence

Iran’s chief rabbi returns to posting community events, Tehran’s Jewish association secures a Sabbath exam arrangement for students and experts say the remaining Jews are navigating life under regime pressure

Lior Ben Ari | 07.02.26

Rabbinical court approves return to Judaism for 3 minors after Muslim father consents from prison

After children’s mother completed her own return to Judaism, their Muslim father gives his consent during prison Zoom hearing, enabling minors to formalize their Jewish status in Israeli records after years of family turmoil

Shilo Freid | 06.30.26

ראש ממשלת קנדה מארק קרני הצהרה טבח בית ספר קולומביה הבריטית

Canada antisemitism czar says he doesn't believe Hamas seeks Israel's destruction

Carney faces backlash for appointing Omar Alghabra to a federal antisemitism panel over past Hezbollah lobbying and comments on Hamas and other terror groups; 'I’m not sure he’s the right guy to combat antisemitism,' says opposition leader Poilievre

Itamar Eichner | 06.12.26

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