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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.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
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

Often called the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” Tu B’Av offers a deeper message: breaking down barriers, strengthening relationships, and rebuilding Jewish belonging.

|BySAMANTHA VINOKOR-MEINRATH
‘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

In their new works for the Batsheva Ensemble, choreographers Bosmat Nossan and Roni Chadash echo the rhythm of Miriam as a practice of necessity.

|ByORI J. LENKINSKI
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

Pe’imat Miriam, a female percussive endeavor, revives an ancient rhythm to find a collective voice of hope – core to the biblical Passover narrative and to our spiritual well-being.

|ByBARRY DAVIS

Red Sea Split - a Miracle!!

APRIL 9, 2015ByDOVID BEN-MEIR
The Jerusalem Post

Tell me a story

APRIL 2, 2015ByDOVID BEN-MEIR
The Jerusalem Post

L’homme qui posait des passerelles

Nettoyer les cimetières juifs en Pologne, telle est la mission qu’un baptiste américain s’est donnée via une organisation de volontaires chrétiens

FEBRUARY 24, 2015ByJAN-JABEN EILON
Inauguration du mémorial dédié à la famille Narcys à Wolbrom, en Pologne, en juillet 2015

Two Jerusalemites contribute to George Washington’s legacy

As Presidents’ Day was celebrated in America last week, two Jerusalemites were proud to have added to the canon of George Washington’s heritage.

FEBRUARY 21, 2015ByDAVID GEFFEN
AN 1889 DRAWING of a Seder in New York City with the image of George Washington in the right hand corner next to the door being opened to greet Elijah

Theater Review: Panic

By Robin Hawden, Translated by Yaron Frid, Directed by Alon Ophir, Habima National Theater, January 13.

JANUARY 17, 2015ByHELEN KAYE
Taken from "Panic"

Don’t blame the USY’ers – blame the adults

I’m proud of the times when USY’ers have led the way in publicly modeling Jewish observance – despite frequent poor choices by adult Conservative Jews.

JANUARY 6, 2015ByDAVID BENKOF
Dating in the 21st century

Ask the Rabbi: May one steal wood for Lag Ba’omer bonfires?

Rashbi himself would undoubtedly remind all celebrants that the Torah prohibits stealing and admonishes us to guard our health zealously.

MAY 1, 2014BySHLOMO BRODY
Lag B'aomer