Envisioning an end to hunger
Abby J. Leibman | Special to JT
At this time of year, Jews around the world engage in moments of reflection and renewal.
We read that...
Queen Elizabeth II
In the end, everyone was an Elizabethan. Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign ended quietly with her death last week. And with the accolades from...
The Catch-22 of the West Bank
Israel has a vexing problem. Under the uneasy status quo in place between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, the PA has responsibility for oversight...
Parshat Ki Tavo: The Accursed Transgressors
Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss | Special to JT
In Parashat Ki Tavo, a series of curses are directed at twelve categories of transgressors: anyone who (1)...
Letters to the Editor: September 9
Judaism without the God of the Bible? We say yes.
Apparently, Rabbi Warren Goldstein (“Judaism without God? God forbid,” Aug. 26, 2022) has never heard...
Pelosi’s promise
Clifford D. May | JNS
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi cares deeply about the people of Taiwan, as she has throughout her long career....
Beinart blathers on
We expect a public intellectual to take sides, frame arguments, articulate thoughtful analyses and help shape our thinking. Liberal journalist Peter Beinart is a...
Student debt forgiveness
President Biden’s announcement last month that the Department of Education would cancel up to $10,000 in student loan debt (and up to $20,000 for...
How not to ask for time off on the Jewish holidays
Eli Gottlieb | JTA
“Hey Allies: Please don’t schedule meetings or events on the Jewish holidays!” So says a meme that has circulated widely before...
Tips to help you get into the Rosh Hashanah mindset this year
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer | Kveller
The month of Elul is here! It’s a time leading up to Rosh Hashanah when we have the opportunity to tune...
