What constitutes a holiday is an interesting question. The Britannica’s definition of holiday is, “A […]
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There is a desk in my basement with three drawers. It was my childhood desk, […]
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Nestled inside the Mayerson Jewish Community Center — as most of you know well — […]
Today in Israeli History: February 6-12
February 6, 2011 — Israelis Directly Elect Sharon Israelis vote directly for prime minister for […]
Joke of the week: February 5, 2026
At a conference on religion, a priest, a minister and a rabbi were all asked […]
Jews in the News
By Nate BloomContributing Columnist Lotta Arquette Stuff, Surprise Series, Mr. Roberts “Dracula” opens in theaters […]
From the Pages: February 5, 2026
In the Beginning: 1855 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]
Parshat Yitro — Exodus 18:1 – 20:23
Efrat, Israel — “And Jethro the Priest of Midian, the father-in-law of Moses, heard all […]
Trump’s end run around the old world order
By Jonathan S. Tobin (JNS) — The fact that it was formally unveiled in Davos, […]
My 4-year-old says the most precious thing in our home is our passports. She gets it.
By Rabbi Yaacov Behrman (JTA) — We are living in uncertain times, with the rise […]
