By Ethan Schwartz (JTA) — As a Chicagoan who teaches at Villanova University, it was […]
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Army service as the antidote to the mourning of the Omer
By Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander (JNS) — As they gathered at an army base preparing […]
From the Pages: May 22, 2025
In the Beginning: 1855 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]
Our house in Roselawn
This past summer, my family and I took a leap of faith — we bought […]
If you must fight, fight like lions
On a quiet Wednesday morning, I got a call that shook me. A friend had […]
Joe Rogan defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ song
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Getty ImagesJoe Rogan anchors the broadcast during the […]
Israel’s Yuval Raphael comes in 2nd at Eurovision, propelled largely by popular vote
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Sebastian Reuter/Getty ImagesYuval Raphael representing Israel walks on stage during […]
Trump and the Jews
Q: Is Trump good for the Jews? My friends and I are feeling so insecure […]
I don’t give up on people
I don’t give up on people. Or friendship. I think: If only I try harder, […]
From Tel Aviv to Cincinnati: Café Alma connects flavor, culture and community
Photo credit: Catie VioxCafé Alma’s dining area There’s a special kind of magic in a […]