Roya Hakakian on the Power of Words to Create Change
Jewish poet and refugee advocate talks about her hopes and fears for Iran and what we can do to help.
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Jewish poet and refugee advocate talks about her hopes and fears for Iran and what we can do to help.
As director of Partnership2Gether of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Pnina Agenyahu brings together disparate
Musician with Hadag Nahash balances lyrics on important issues with keeping the music fun.
In our interview, the former Israeli religious affairs minister says he attempted to bring Israelis closer to Judaism — by reducing religious laws
In our interview, the author of “The Wrong Kind of Jew” talks about the Mizrahi community and his struggles to be heard inside and outside Judaism.
For Publishers Weekly, I interviewed an Israeli author who rethinks the trial of Jesus. He
Author discusses ‘token Jews,’ his struggles in the LGBTQ+ community and how to bring back Jewish pride.
When I was managing editor at JTA (1999-2001) I covered the birth of Birthright Israel and other issues
Author Michael Benson chronicles how Jewish leaders worked together with the likes of Meyer Lansky.
Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor chose to forgive the Nazis. And that went too far for many Jews. But who are we to tell them how to move on with their lives?