When burly guards working for the Jewish Community of Krakow blocked the entrance to a Chabad-run synagogue, it was the culmination of a series of clashes between the local establishment and the … more

Here’s what President Donald Trump said while answering press questions last Tuesday: “Any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of … more

On Erev Tisha B’Av, Jerry and I, along with another couple, were invited to Debby and Jack Shafran’s house for a pre-fast meal. Turns out all (except me) were children of … more

My grandmother had a kugel for every occasion. It seemed that she never went anywhere without a kugel. Every time she arrived with a kugel, my dad would quip, “Have Kugel, Will … more

Yeshivas unapologetically emphasize religious and ethical instruction. A small number of such schools have been accused … more

Taking the blame for actions undertaken by their governments is part of every ambassador’s job. So it’s hardly surprising that Ron Dermer, Israel’s ambassador to the United … more

If you love pickles, you might be left with jars and jars of leftover pickle juice. Before you throw out that brine, there are actually so many ways to use it. While you can definitely make a good … more

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Israelis will head to the polls for their second national election in just six months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhau’s inability to form a majority coalition following … more

As the Democratic Party continues to move toward socialism, American Jews should recognize that socialism is antithetical to Jewish values.  Karl Marx famously said, “Religion is … more

September 1 is branded on every Israeli child as the first day of school. It doesn’t matter that I left Israel after eigth grade. No matter where I am in the world, September 1 rolls around … more