An open road on a beautiful day, with your kids in the back seat, maybe even a picnic lunch; what could be more perfect? I will always wonder what Tali Hatuel, eight months pregnant, with her … more

Dead. Unburied. Abandoned. Forgotten. What can be a worse fate? I once read a very moving novel about the events immediately preceding World War I and the fate of those who were caught up in the … more

The name of my my shul in Baka, Jerusalem, is Nitzanim, which means “buds or blossoms.” I’ve been associated with this kehilla for 30 years; it comprises what in America would be … more

Our parsha begins with a restriction on the people for whom a kohen may become tamei , a word usually translated as defiled, impure, ceremonially unclean . A priest may not touch or be under the … more

In 2008, just weeks after losing her husband, Jeremy Coleman, to Stage 4 stomach cancer, Pamela Becker helped transform grief into a force for good. Together with his sisters and close friends, … more

Every May, the same statistic for Mental Health Awareness Month resurfaces: One in five people are diagnosed each year. At first glance, this campaign appears to be a step in the right direction … more

Everyone’s heard of the king of beers. Now, meet the queen. For the longest time, Israel was known primarily for two competing beers: Maccabi or Goldstar, sold in stores, bars and … more

Four stellar students were selected as valedictorians and will be the student speakers at the 51st annual commencement of Touro University’s Lander Colleges on May 25 at Lincoln Center. They … more

For years, the narrative has been the same: Bedouin communities in the Negev face a housing crisis, the government offers no solutions, and legalizing the unrecognized villages would magically fix … more

The Lone Soldier Center launched its first-ever US Speaking Tour last weekend, bringing the powerful and personal stories of three IDF soldiers from the post-Oct. 7 frontlines to audiences across NYC … more