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Protest encampment in support of Palestinians at McGill University in Montreal

Is authenticity at risk in Canada? The struggle of Jewish identity in Montreal

AN ACTIVITY in solidarity with Israel takes place at the Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy – Jewish Day School in Stamford, Connecticut.

Beyond ‘Never Again’: Returning to identity in Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist education

David Schwimmer presents the inaugural "Heroes Against Hate" recognition to 30+ influential and courageous voices at ADL Never Is Now at the Javits Center in NYC on March 4, 2025.

'I wish you would stand up': David Schwimmer calls out celebrities silent on antisemitism

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

MK Gilad Kariv is seen at a Knesset discussion on May 7, 2024

Kariv to CoP: Israel cannot define itself as ‘Jewish’ if it does not bring all hostages home

By ELIAV BREUER

A DELEGATION from the Israel Educational Travel Alliance conference visits Gaza border communities earlier this month.

Returning to Israel educational travel is essential for Jewish identity

By SHELLEY KEDAR , ANNA LANGER

An illustrative image reflecting how the events in Israel impacted Jewish education.

Empathy, resilience, and adaptation should drive education in a post-October 7 world

By BARB SHIMANSKY

LEAD GUITARIST Trey Anastasio (C) performs with his band, Phish, during the 2010 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York.

'This is their song too': A look at Phish and their Jewish fans

By HOWARD BLAS

Author Meir Y. Soloveichik

'Sacred Time': Jewish sovereignty, an essential part of our identity

The delegation of student leaders from across North America during their visit to Israel.

'Tablets Shattered': The uncertain future of Jewishness in the US and admiring Jewish values

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER

Attendees hold up the flag of Israel as CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition Matt Brooks (out of frame) speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024.

Over 90% of Jewish, Israeli Americans say candidates’ stance on Israel impacts their vote

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

One year after the October 7 massacre, we are faced with the challenge of how to remember.

What have we learned since Oct. 7?

By MOSHE TARAGIN

DEMONSTRATORS STAND near the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, as they attend a demonstration under the heading of ‘Together against left-wing, right-wing, and Islamist antisemitism – solidarity with Israel,’ in Berlin, in March.

Who decides: Who will live, who will die?

‘Car yard outside Kibbutz Tkuma’ oil on Linen, 2024

Avi Vofsi: Embracing Jewish identity through art

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

Victoria Starmer (L).

No. 43: Victoria Starmer: Bringing a Jewish face to 10 Downing Street

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

BLOWING THE shofar is an expression of faith and confidence.

Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year

By MOSHE TARAGIN

TOURO STUDENTS unite with hundreds of thousands of Jews from around the world at the rally to support Israel, in Washington, DC last fall.

Unity in crisis: Why Jews must stand together in the face of global threats

By ALAN KADISH

An illustrative photo of a man blowing a shofar, a ceremonial ram's horn, which is done repeatedly on Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah: The courage to blow the shofar and reach unreachable heights

By NATHAN LOPES CARDOZO

'Just For Us' by Alex Edelman

Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ an HBO comedy on antisemitism and Jewish identity

By BEN SALES/JTA