Jewish World

People

PEOPLE

The Diminutive Giant: A Tribute to Rabbi Jacob Kret (1909-2007)

“So, when are you hannouncing?” he asked me. I loved talking with—and listening to—Rabbi Kret. There were superficial reasons for…

FAMILY

“Pulled up Short” by Shmuel

My son, Shmuel, was born four years ago on the tenth of Cheshvan. My wife woke me at 3 A.M.;…

PEOPLE

Up Close with Harold Gans

Nine years ago, Jewish Action published a fierce debate on the validity of the Torah Codes. Emotions ran high as…

JEWISH LIVING

Bestowing the Final Act of Kindness

Those who perform acts of kindness are described by the Talmud as those who seize the covenant of Avraham. Doing…

PEOPLE

Keeping the Shul Doors Open

For an ambitious young rabbi or cantor, a congregation that only conducts services twice a year is hardly the place…

ISRAEL

The Chicken Lady of Jerusalem

Something about the young girl in front of her on line at Hacker, a butcher shop in Jerusalem, seemed familiar,…

PEOPLE

Welcome to the Shapiros’ – Open 24/7: Perfecting the Mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim

It’s a typical Shabbat at the Shapiros.’* The front door swings open and closed as guest after guest files in.…

PEOPLE

Seeing Miracles Every Day: Meet the Landys

The Landys may very well be the most conspicuous family in Rochester, New York. Anita Landy drives around town in…

JEWISH LIVING

Extending the Mitzvah of Chesed Shel Emet: The Work of Alan Reinitz

When a family member passes away, we follow the Torah’s guidelines for the proper burial of the body. The interment…

PEOPLE

The Journey From Hate to Love: A Former Terrorist Speaks Out

People would rather believe that Walid Shoebat is an undercover operative working for (choose one): A. the Arabs, B. the…

PEOPLE

A Clash of Cultures

Most people hadn’t heard of Wafa Sultan until an interview on Al Jazeera television in February 2006 propelled her into…

More Issues to Discover