2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (456+ words) Shabbat is a special and elevated day. It doesn't only give us rest, it lifts us up. Shabbat elevates the week that just passed and brings blessing to the week comingahead, so our coming days can be lived with purpose…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1444+ words) The New York Times building is seen in New York City on January 22, 2026." As the allegations in the column, "The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians," sparked a widening online debate over their credibility, Jewish groups and leaders began…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (773+ words) Opening night of the 2026 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival. GPJFF is a CJP grant recipient. Every year, the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) awards grants to various local nonprofit organizations, in addition to partners serving Israel and…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1156+ words) Sheryl Sandberg speaks during special event to address sexual violence on Oct. 7 held at UN Headquarters in New York City, Dec. 4, 2023." (JTA) " A sweeping new Israeli report on sexual violence committed during the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks and against hostages in…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (468+ words) (JTA) " As Israel's Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan walked the "turquoise carpet" at the annual song competition's opening ceremony on Sunday in Vienna, this week's contest was already being eclipsed by controversy over his participation " and a debate over how his…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (379+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears on CBS' "60 Minutes," May 10, 2026. (JTA) " In an appearance on U. S. television on Sunday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that Israel should continue fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon even if the war in Iran…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (831+ words) Ethan Hott sliding into base while playing for the Stanford Cardinal. Paradise Valley native Ethan Hott plays college baseball at the highest level, and he wants to inspire other Jewish athletes to be proud of their faith and heritage. Hott,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (455+ words) As a Jewish community leader in Scottsdale, Arizona, I write with deep disappointment about recent votes by our Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, siding with Senator Bernie Sanders in favor of blocking U. S. arms sales to Israel. At a time…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (930+ words) Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, talked with Mi-Ai Parrish at Congregation Beth Israel in 2025. Antisemitic incidents in Arizona from 2021 to 2025. Data courtesy of ADL. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents on May 6, highlighting…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (638+ words) Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch during an interview on NBC4 Columbus, May 1, 2026." (JTA) " Ohio gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch, whose rhetoric has included antisemitic dogwhistles, did not come close to winning the Republican primary on Tuesday. But he was not swept…...