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We Married Off Our Oldest In Jerusalem Last Week

Last week we married off our daughter, our eldest, to a wonderful young man, in the hills of Jerusalem. The groom, like our daughter, chose to leave the place he was born and return to our ancestral homeland. He chose to bravely serve his land. Even though it is only days after the wedding, he […]

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Are Orthodox Jews Zionists Or Anti-Zionists?

Dear Jew in the City, I have a few Orthodox friends who are very pro-Israel, but I have also read that some forms of Orthodoxy are vehemently anti-Zionist. I’ve heard of other sects who completely separate the concepts of Zionism and Judaism as two essentially separate belief systems. I have no idea if any of […]

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Adobe Just Recognized a Jewish ERG. Here’s Why That Matters So Much Right Now.

In a time of rising antisemitism and increasing workplace hostility toward Jews, a quiet but powerful milestone was achieved inside one of the world’s most recognizable tech companies. Earlier this month, Adobe officially recognized a Jewish Employee Resource Group (ERG)—a decision that’s being hailed as a breakthrough for Jewish representation in the workplace. ERGs, or […]

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What Does the Torah Say About Aiding Our Enemies?

Dear Jew in the City, With all the international attention on Israel’s war with Hamas, I’ve been hearing a lot of debate—both within the Jewish world and beyond—about whether Israel is obligated to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. Some argue that as Jews, we’re commanded to help all people, even our enemies. Others say that […]

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