When Israel was brutally attacked on October 7 in ways most people wouldn’t even be able to imagine, Jews came together. We united in spirit, in prayer and in action — sending money and any resource our Israeli family could need. Jews were using their own skills and talents to contribute. Dylan Kaplan, a producer […]

In a time when it seems like the world is turning against us, when people all over are crying out that a Jewish state shouldn’t exist, we keep getting gifts that show us just how true to the land we are. (If only others would take note!) The discovery by researchers at four Israeli universities […]

Dear Jew in the City, Can you please explain Jewish/Muslim relations in the Torah, in particular why they’re so contentious? Sincerely, Itai   Dear Itai, Thanks for your question. The Torah has literally nothing to say about Jewish/Muslim relations. To explain why this is, please consider the following timeline: 1312 BCE – The Torah is […]

I have tried engaging in rational dialogue on social media with detractors of Israel on many occasions, only to be met with personal or national death threats. So I mostly just block and delete Jew haters these days. But when I do engage, here’s what it sounds like. Them: Palestinians were there first. Me: Actually, […]

Happy (almost) New Year! While many of us celebrate the new year at Rosh Hashanah time, the changing of the calendar from one year to the next also holds some undeniable weight. It’s another fresh start, another opportunity for change and growth and an additional moment to reflect on the past.   We’re reflecting on […]

My younger sister had her first baby a few weeks ago in Israel. We’re very close and I was really hoping to be there for her at this time, even just a little bit if I could. With the war, I wasn’t planning to go anymore with my husband and kids, as we initially wanted […]