Chaim Topol, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatregoers and movie-watchers, has died in Tel Aviv at age 87. Israeli leaders say Chaim Topol, - the award-winning Israeli actor known for portraying Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" - has died in Tel Aviv. (March 9).

From the very heights of government and diplomacy, to fierce advocacy for democracy and refugees, Madeleine Albright set a new and trailblazing standard. The first woman to become secretary of state died Wednesday afternoon in Washington, but leaves an impressive legacy.

חזניות העולם מאוחדות בשירה ובתפילה- ירושלים של זהב -Female Cantors from around the world united In song & prayer Yerushalayim Shel Zahav .In honor of Jerusalem's 53rd reunification anniversary.

In response to the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin in 1995, Composer William Goldstein wrote this piece to inspire and create positive energy that in a small way may help move the many forces at play in the Middle East to mutual respect and cooperation, a light unto the world. Inspired by Yehuda Avne...

Several myths circulated that Haym Solomon negotiated, as return for his assistance in the Financing of the War of Independence, presence on the Seal of the United States. A close look at the one dollar bill reveals that is not the physical star that is present but the formation of the stars of the ...

The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal. Jon Wertheim reports.

a provocative Israeli film that tells the story of forbidden love between a married ultra-Orthodox family man (a father of four) and a young male yeshiva student. The film captures the complex relationship between two men who struggle to reconcile their sexual desires with their religious and socia...

For all of you “Hamilton” fans out there, get excited. Because one cantor, Azi Schwartz, sung “Adon Olam” to the tune of “You’ll Be Back” from the hit musical to his congregation at Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City on October 22, 2016.

Thank you Ray Chew and Vivian Chew for joining us for Shabbat last Friday and closing our service with these poignant words and music, helping us understand how our brothers and sisters from the African American community feel. May we all be a bridge over troubled waters.

Three leading Israeli security experts brief the media on why the Iran nuclear agreement serves Israel’s long-term interests. The news conference included Knesset member Omer Bar-Lev of the Zionist Bloc, Major General (Ret.) Amiram Levin, and Ambassador Alon Pinkas and took place after the Obama adm