A new book that criticizes Britain’s chief rabbi is opening old wounds and sparking a new debate about whether the institution of the British chief rabbi has outlived its usefulness.\n
A former AIPAC president and board chairman kicked off his campaign for a Massachusetts state office.\n
A car crashed into the front steps of a Pittsburgh-area synagogue.\n
Conferees from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate met to shape a final Iran sanctions bill.\n
Israel\’s military is investigating the shooting of a Palestinian protester.\n
If Knesset member David Rotem has his way, Israel will enact a new law to make it easier for non-Jewish Israelis to convert to Judaism.\n
A new European Jewish lobby modeled after J Street will present a petition criticizing Israeli policies while defending Israel\’s right to exist.
When many Jews think of the Gold Rush, one thing that often comes to mind is Levi Strauss and his watershed invention — blue jeans. While his fortune is forever associated with San Francisco, it is important to note there were other Jews who traveled west to find gold, but ended up prospering in other ways.
The first step is to join an Introduction to Judaism program or find a rabbi who will study with you. Programs usually consist of about 18 sessions and delve into a number of topics, including but not limited to Jewish history, rituals, Israel and core Jewish values.
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