I made the mistake of running a quick errand to a mall on Dec. 26. […]
Today in Israeli History: January 2-8
January 2, 1927 — Ahad Ha’am Dies Ahad Ha’am, the leader of the movement for […]
Joke of the week: January 1, 2026
Moshe left the cold climate of Brooklyn and went on a vacation to Florida. His […]
Jews in the News
By Nate BloomContributing Columnist Big Snake, Funny?; Rockin’ New Year & Harlan Coben Goes Non-Fiction […]
From the Pages: January 1, 2026
In the Beginning: 1854 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]
Parshat Vayechi — Genesis 47:28–50:26
Efrat, Israel — “And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt for seventeen years, so […]
Sorry, JD, antisemitism and ‘not liking Israel’ aren’t that different
By Jonathan S. Tobin (JNS) — Intense scrutiny comes with high office. So when someone […]
Why Jewish girls are missing in the discourse around Israel
By Ilana M. Horwitz (JTA) — When a Jewish girl in 12th grade stands up […]
JNF Tree of Life Dinner
Courtesy of Jewish National Fund. Photo credit: Leah BradyFrom L to R: Eddie and Nina […]
“I never stopped being Jewish inside”: Niki Eschen’s inner journey
Photo credit: Jewish Family ServiceSurrounded by Jewish community again, Niki Eschen is thriving Submitted by […]




