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People want to be here: as antisemitism rises, more young Jews are showing up with purpose
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (635+ words) After Oct. 7, many young Jews found themselves forced into a more public reckoning with identity; that pressure has translated into sustained demand for Israel-based programs; 'They are here for us,' says'Masa CEO Meir Holtz As young Jews navigate rising antisemitism…...
Ten lives, one school: The fallen heroes of Himmelfarb High
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1096+ words) ynetnews "Hersh!...
International Bible Contest drama as contestant accused of AI use allowed to compete
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (757+ words) ynetnews The International Bible Contest for Youth was already filmed Monday and is set to air Wednesday, as is tradition on Israel's Independence Day But behind the scenes, a last-minute drama unfolded when a diaspora contestant was nearly disqualified over…...
Part of an 18th-century Torah scroll hidden by Jews during the Holocaust discovered in Belarus home
2+ day, 1+ min ago (755+ words) ynetnews A rare fragment of an 18th-century Torah scroll bearing ancient Hebrew script was discovered in the attic of a private home in the city of Novogrudok in Belarus Local artist Viktor Vasilyuk presented the item after it was found…...
From Saul's rage to Jonah's despair: The mental crises of biblical heroes
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1221+ words) ynetnews The Bible was written in antiquity, many years before the founding of modern psychology, yet it is filled with stories of figures who undergo mental crises One can find shifting moods, fits of rage, deep sadness reminiscent of depression…...
Young Jews see rising antisemitism but still believe they can shape the future
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (1169+ words) ynetnews A new Jewish Agency report paints a complicated picture of young Jews around the world after Oct 7: They are increasingly worried about antisemitism and hostility toward Israel, yet many also say the moment has sharpened their sense of identity…...
UK chief rabbi warns antisemitic attacks "gaining momentum" after synagogue fire in London
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1212+ words) Series of arson attacks on synagogue and Jewish-owned businesses in north-west London prompts police probe into possible Iranian involvement; Starmer says he is "shocked" and vows those responsible will face justice Attacks against the Jewish community in Britain are "gaining…...
Rabbis permit rare weddings during Omer as war delays ceremonies
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (398+ words) After the war forced widespread wedding delays, Israel's chief rabbis issued a rare temporary ruling allowing marriages during the Omer, a traditionally restricted period....
Hollow authority: Biblical warning for modern leadership
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (627+ words) Torah Portion Tazria-Metzora: The transformation of the Kohen from expert to mouthpiece highlights a timeless danger - leaders who lack knowledge or connection to the public risk losing legitimacy, as real influence shifts to others...
'Some days I wear a head covering, some days a bikini': the ultra-Orthodox influencer who defied expectations
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1071+ words) What are the odds that a rabbi's daughter raised in an ultra-Orthodox home would leave religion, date non-Jewish men and ultimately marry her father's student?...