Let’s make Tu b’Shevat a day to demand action on climate change
by David Kraemer NEW YORK (JTA) — Though deep in the winter of North America, we American Jews allow our hearts to warm slightly as we…
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Tu b’Shvat: How going to synagogue regularly turned me into a dumpster diver
by Cnaan Liphshiz AMSTERDAM (JTA) — I was recently offered a handout while rummaging for food in a heap of trash as my two small…
Why most recent immigrants to Israel aren’t considered Jewish
by Sam Sokol JERUSALEM (JTA) — For the first time, Israel announced that Jewish immigrants to Israel were outnumbered by non-Jewish immigrants. The headlines might…
Chanukah is a beautiful time of year
By Rabbi Zolly Claman (EJNews) – Chanukah is such a beautiful time of year. As the nights get longer and our daylight gets shorter, we…
Chag Ha’Banot: Bringing women’s leadership to the community
By Rabbi Gila Caine (EJNews) – Egalitarian Jewish practice usually means, women take part in spheres of our culture which traditionally belonged mostly to men. But we have now…