State of the Nation

Proclaim Liberty: A Jewish Vision for America at 250

BY YAEL GRINSTEIN As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, American Jewry stands at a crossroads. This Semiquincentennial is more than a national milestone; it…

Zionism Is Not Just Politics 

BY ADIEL RAMIREZ In January 2024, Americans witnessed a series of highly publicized congressional hearings featuring testimony from the presidents of MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania on the…

Symposium

Judaism Begins with Motherhood

BY KATE LIFSCHITZ Rabbi Meir Soloveichik’s 2005 essay “The Jewish Mother: A Theology” offers a dignified and deeply moving vision of Jewish identity, one that challenged how I thought about…

Interview

An Interview with Dr. Erica Brown

BY MORIAH SCHRANZ Today more than ever before, we need strong examples of leadership in the Jewish community. Dr. Erica Brown, Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University

Arts & Culture

Features

Why Every Jewish Child Should Go to Sleepaway Camp  

BY SAMUEL FIELDS In my generation, children deal with a wide range of challenges. Mental health struggles, issues in school, interpersonal problems with friends and family, and more. Growing up…