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Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death

Andrew Witkoff died of an opioid overdose in 2011 at age 22. Steve Witkoff previously spoke about the loss at a conference on the opioid epidemic organized by Melania Trump.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026; illustrative.
 A flower shop owner is seen arranging roses for a customer on Tu B'Av, the Jewish holiday of love, in Jerusalem, on August 15, 2019.

Tu B’Av’s deeper meaning: Rebuilding Jewish connection beyond romance - opinion

‘SEPARATIONS/DOME,’ Batsheva Ensemble. ‘The work began from a feeling, an everyday sensation of vulnerability.’ – Bosmat Nossan

The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive

ZOHAR FRESCO: The work of acclaimed percussionist Zohar Fresco traces the roots of frame drumming back to ‘Miriam’s drum’ and its place in Jewish cultural memory

Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience


More action, less words: Mixed marriages and the future of Jewish identity

In an era of hyper individualism, few choose to live as Jews simply in order to belong to the tribe.

Jewish wedding (Illustrative)

Oldest known Ten Commandments tablet sold for $850,000

The 1,500-year-old tablet is chiseled with 20 lines of Samaritan script.

A depiction of the tables of the law in the Levantine synagogue

The Jews are more united when Judaism is responsive to their quest

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The UNESCO Follies

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Jewish Prayer Shawl on Christian shoulders as a sign of Judeo-Christian spiritual unity

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Positive Energy Is Real Energy

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The integrity of kosher America

For millennia, Judaism’s purpose has been to uplift the soul to perform its heavenly duties here on earth and bring about positive change to a world occupied with conflict, exploitation and woe.

Young people wave Israeli flags during the Jerusalem Day march on June 5

The tree and the menorah

The menorah was not just a candelabrum. It symbolized the Covenant between God and the Jewish people.

Menorah

Confessions of a Jerusalem wanderer

Years of prayer experiences in modern Orthodox shuls on three continents have left me feeling that there are multiple ways of connecting with God, and not all of them are to be found in a shul.

Streets of Jerusalem

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