AMSTERDAM — As one of Europe’s oldest and most impressive Jewish buildings, this city’s Portuguese Synagogue is known far and wide for its majestic beauty. Built in 1675 for the … more

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told Rosh Hashana worshippers at the nondenominational Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in downtown Washington that being Jewish has helped her have empathy … more

A few nights ago, when I was cleaning up the kitchen after supper, it struck me. I’m really bored as a parent. I have the efficiency thing down pat. A food schedule … more

In the upcoming season premiere of the PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” Bernie Sanders does more than look at a printout of his family tree: He gets emotional when he discovers a relative … more

Days after joining a pro-Israel group, Melissa Landa knew something had gone wrong: She said her mentor, John O’Flahavan, stopped working with her. Then he stopped … more

This week, I became an American citizen. As I intently studied my naturalization certificate after the oath-taking ceremony, it struck me how fortunate I am to be accepted into this nation on the eve … more

Most Jews look on the fragment of our community that hates Israel and Zionism with a mixture of disdain, irritation and puzzlement. Despite data indicating that a split between American Jewry and … more

TEL AVIV — In the summer of 1947, when the British turned away the SS Exodus from the shores of Palestine, the world was watching. Before the eyes of the international media, British troops … more

With thanks to Hashem, we express our gratitude for a fruitful 5777 (last week’s Rosh Hashana edition was our biggest ever!), and pray that 5778 finds us continuing in our efforts to grow this … more

With the coming observance of Yom Kippur, the recently published “Behind The Music,” by the esteemed Jewish musicologist, Velvel Pasternak of Cedarhurst, affords us the opportunity to … more