Jewish life
From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination
Three titles garnered the recommendation of the Association of Jewish Libraries: “Construction Site, Hanukkah Lights,” “Banana Menorah,” and “Lost and Found Hanukkah.”
Parashat Toldot: Jacob’s conviction and Israel’s moral clarity
Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students
Memory and history: Quintessential components of who we are - opinion
CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – Alarming Levels of Antisemitism Recorded in UK
1,521 anti-Semitic incidents recorded across the UK in January-July 2025, the second-highest total ever
Brick by brick: The power of one in today’s fight for Jewish resilience - opinion
'The individual should never underestimate the power they have to make a difference.'
Annual Shabbat in the Park Returns to New York on June 6
Young Jewish leaders to gather for JNFuture’s sold-out Shabbat in the Park, uniting in support of Israel and celebrating resilience through community and purpose.
Amid rising antisemitism, Jewish life is surging on US campuses - opinion
A recent study from the Jewish Federations of North America found that nearly a third of American Jews have become more engaged in Jewish life since October 7.
Birthright Israel works: Alumni are more Jewishly active than their peers, study finds - exclusive
The study assessed that due to Birthright participants having an increased chance of having a Jewish spouse, there were consequent indirect increases in Jewish engagement.
Modern Zionism: Embracing complexity, building a shared future - opinion
Modern Zionism is gradually abandoning David Ben-Gurion’s “melting pot” approach, embracing instead a profound social transformation.
Poor, frustrated antisemites: Truth, history must take second place to outrage - review
The endless suffering of the Jew and the frustration of the pathetic antisemite make a hell of a world that is filled with much beauty and mostly decent people.
It is time for a new vision of Zionism - opinion
After almost 77 years, it seems that Zionism has deviated from its path and needs to recalculate its course.
How are the dynamics of Jewish family life always shifting? - study
Jewish parents share common aspirations, including raising children with empathy, moral responsibility, and a strong sense of self.
This week in Jewish history: When Egypt said all Jews are 'Zionists'
Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
Zach Margs's viral comedy unites Jewish identity, Israeli culture
Margolin’s comedy has become a way to spread laughter and foster resilience and pride within the Jewish community.
