Protesting in the U.S.A. - A waste of time?

By Julia Bendis
Published on May 9, 2011

Is Matchmaking a Mitzvah and how many are supposed to accomplish in our lifetime?

By Julia Bendis
Published on February 28, 2011

Sukkot on the streets—finding community amid temporary shelter

Published on October 10, 2008

Every night on Skid Row, 5,000 people pile onto shelter cots or erect their flimsy huts in the concrete desert of the city. Another 9,000 go to bed in the area's residency hotels, hoping to still have a roof over their heads the next day. In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, year-round they share their sukkot with each other and remind us that we have failed to do the same for them.

Orthodox youth not immune to high-risk lifestyles

By Julie G Fax
Published on September 28, 2006

Some kids aren't cut out for academic rigor. Leaving them in a mismatched environment often leads them toward self-destructive paths to failure

Other People’s Problems

By Rob Eshman
Published on October 14, 2004

If it wasn't for the fact that America can't chew gum and hold an election at the same time, politicians and the media would have been buzzing about what happened this week in Israel.

Israeli Tourists ‘Ugly’ No More

By Larry Derfner
Published on June 17, 2004

Leafing through travel books on Turkey at Tel Aviv's L'Metayel (For the Traveler), veteran sojourner Ronen Lazar suggests how to curb the phenomenon of the "ugly Israeli" -- the obnoxious Israeli tourist.

Who’s to Blame for Terror?

By Loolwa Khazzoom
Published on January 1, 2004

Like many hothead progressives around the world, I preach antiracism, teach multiculturalism and recognize the United States to be a politically and culturally imperialistic society.

Proper revolutionary that I am, I have no problem with guerrilla warfare against oppressive regimes, and I fully recognize that "terrorism" can be a political term used to invalidate the violent behavior of one group and justify that of another.

One might say I'm an all-around, groovy radical. And yet, I've got a major problem with compassion for Palestinian suicide bombers blowing up Israeli citizens

Hot Property

By Lilla Zuckerman
Published on August 21, 2003

Mr. Ex had just sold his condo, and was shopping for a new house. I had just bought a place and considered myself a bit of a pro at the whole house-hunting game, so I offered to help him look for houses -- you know, be his "second eye" and "sounding board."

Red Flag From Cupid

By Mark Miller
Published on July 3, 2003

Not very romantic? I was stunned. Did I miss something here? Is it our anniversary? It's our first meeting, for crying out loud!

Jews Report Less Workplace Discrimination

By Julia Goldman
Published on January 6, 2000

Religious discrimination in the workplace may be less of a problem for Jews than for other religious minorities, according to a new nationwide study.