Religion

First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year

The school will confer diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in subjects ranging from Jewish and religious studies to ethics to ancient manuscripts.

By Juan Melamed December 5, 2023 7:53 pm

Teen Fellowship

When their Jewish day schools closed, these teens had to learn to adjust

In northern New Jersey, the recent demise of two schools left many students sad and scrambling.

November 29, 2023 10:10 am

Jewish groups ask Pope Francis to clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments

“This is not war. This is terrorism,” he said of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

November 24, 2023 12:53 pm

Ideas

These are the 2 Jewish blessings I’ll say when the hostages are released

By Rabbi Ysoscher Katz November 22, 2023 11:57 am

Ideas

How to give thanks when the Jewish world is grieving

By Jay Michaelson November 22, 2023 10:43 am

Ideas

In dark times like these, Jewish tradition suggests a new way of seeing

By Rabbi Diane Elliot November 16, 2023 4:03 pm

The Chabad conference annual gala, in Edison, New Jersey, November 12, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Annual Chabad rabbis’ conference spotlights rise in Jewish engagement as attendees mourn Israel’s dead

By Luke Tress November 13, 2023 4:28 pm

Ethiopian Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

By Philissa Cramer November 13, 2023 8:48 am

Some Jewish musicians are asking Jewish critics of Israel to stop singing their songs at protests

By Philissa Cramer November 8, 2023 10:30 am

30 days after Oct. 7, a Jewish world wracked by grief is marking a traditional milestone of mourning

By Philissa Cramer November 5, 2023 3:46 pm

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