And You Too Must Love The Convert
We can make Judaism more inviting and accessible without altering the seriousness and rigorousness of the conversion process.
Confused By Israeli Capitulation To The Ultra-Orthodox? You Must Not Understand Coalition Politics.
Power grabs by Haredi politicians in Israel are a disgrace to the very principals of Zionism and of Israel — but that’s how the system works.
2017 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award Winners
Each year, the Diller Foundation awards 15 exceptional Jewish teens $36,000 each. Here are the 2017 winners:
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Controversial Art Museum In Jerusalem Battles To Survive
The Museum On The Seam is in dire financial straights. Will it survive? Explore inside while you still can:
Explore Germany’s Erfurt Old Synagogue
Erfurt is a jewel-box of a city. Nestled along the banks of the Gera River in the heart of Germany, Erfurt boasts a beautifully preserved medieval center, replete with the storybook spires of a fortress and cathedrals. The Krämerbrücke, or Merchant’s Bridge, is lined with lovely half-timbered houses — which are still in use as cafés and apartments, much as they were centuries ago. In terms of history, Erfurt has strong associations with Martin Luther, the father of the Reformation, who studied and became a monk at the city’s Augustinian Monastery.
