Gerald Platt on why Judaism measures a meaningful life by what we do for others, from a Warsaw guide’s story to Israel’s volunteers.

Six Israeli-linked products made the list, and JNS asks how much of the multinational entries was actually built in Israel.

The British pop star toured the Nova festival massacre site in southern Israel, then was honored by President Herzog in Jerusalem.

Republican midterm losses could push the president to renew strikes on Iran before a Democratic Congress arrives, analysts say.

Mindy Holland reviews Sam Sussman’s novel about a son helping his ill mother and searching for the truth about his father.

A study of a First Temple-period seal impression is due by the end of 2026, as the Temple Mount Sifting Project faces decades of research.

Jim Clevenson on a new director of development, memories of Rabbi Rubin, a book talk at Federation, and what we really know.

Marsha Halpert reviews Louise Fein’s novel about a 12-year-old girl shaped by Nazi propaganda in pre-war Germany.

Naela Fakher Eldin, whose 11-year-old daughter was killed in the 2024 Majdal Shams rocket attack, speaks of the Israelis who comforted her.

Hundreds celebrated Sukkot at Bethlehem Chabad, with programs for teens, women, men and seniors, and Simchat Torah dancing.