How Ilhan Omar inspired one Orthodox Jewish woman to start wearing a headscarf
by Rachel Wizenfeld LOS ANGELES (JTA) — While spending Shabbat recently at a beachy resort in Southern California, I found myself toying with the idea…
Religion
Stop saying women convert to Judaism just for marriage
by Kylie Ora Lobell LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Whenever a celebrity decides to convert to Judaism, headlines like this abound: “Karlie Kloss confirms conversion to…
Or Shalom Sunday School fosters a sense of community
by Francie Nobleman and Debby Waldman (Edmonton) – Since opening its doors more than five years ago, Or Shalom has welcomed students from a range…
B’nai Brith Canada is calling for Jewish solidarity during Canada’s election
(July 30, 2019) – B’nai Brith Canada is calling for solidarity among all Jewish Canadians during the federal election which is scheduled during the Jewish…
Rabbis are making it harder for Israeli immigrants to prove they’re Jewish, study says
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Mikhail (not his real name), who immigrated to Israel with his parents during a wave of migration from the countries…