Category: Opinion
Galilee cave discovery sheds light on first cases of communal worship
Prof. Ofer Marder, Prof. Israel Hershkovitz and Dr. Omry Barzilai in the Manot Cave. Photo...
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Latkes and doughnuts for Chanukah? Yes ! Think oil, but think also of other foods…
Pouring oil in this spirit of the holiday. Photo courtesy of congerdesign/Pixabay By ETHEL G....
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Vatican removes nativity display featuring baby Jesus lying on keffiyeh
A baby Jesus displayed on a keffiyeh, a decoration, was given by the Palestinian Higher Committee...
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Hadassah survey finds Jewish women feel isolated, afraid and threatened
An image from Hadassah’s anti-Semitism report. Credit: Courtesy. In the wake of rising...
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Appellate court ruling may make Jewish education more accessible
A possible preschool student. Photo courtesy of Carole LR/Pixabay. By ZEV HURWITZ JNS Our oldest...
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Shapiros tour Italy and note several Jewish spots
Larry and Marilyn Shapiro stop for a snap on their Italian trip. Photo courtesy of Marilyn...
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Jewish Family Services launches new partnership to help Holocaust survivors
Clara Simon, JFS senior resource specialist, left, is shown here with Alla Umanskaya, a recipient...
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Lessons from a few hours in Jenin with the IDF…
An Israeli military operation in Jenin on Nov. 20, 2024. Photo courtesy of Nasser...
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Gratitude, hope and unity: Bringing Jewish values to the Thanksgiving table
Table placemat. Photo courtesy of Hudsoncrafted/Pixabay. By ROBIN LEMBERG JNS Thanksgiving time is...
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Kislev: Realize your visions with trust in miracles
By Mindy Ribner Mindy Ribner, who grew up in Albany, writes books on Jewish spirituality and...
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Leonard Nimoy’s son to review relationship with his father at Ohav Shalom
ADAM NIMOY ALBANY – Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard Nimoy who was known for his portrayal of Mr. Spock...
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Former Hamas hostage relates what happened
Caption: Released hostage Ofir Engel being filmed at Kibbutz Be’eri for the “Survived to Tell-Be...
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