Why Two Women — One Jewish, the Other Muslim — Are Taking Moms to Visit Auschwitz
Langage de Femmes (Women’s Voices) was set up to combat the growing problem of anti-Semitism in France, recognizing the vital role mothers play in sharing information
Shachar Peled
Shachar Peled is a journalist based in New York, covering international news. Working for news outlets in the US and Israel, Shachar reports on politics, social justice, culture and technology. Shachar regularly produces and writes for CNN and was previously a correspondent for i24news. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.
Why Is Nazi Memorabilia on Sale at Top London Tourist Destination?
German war medals available from $40 at weekly antiques market in Covent Garden; antiques market operator apologizes and vows Nazi artifacts will be removed
For These Palestinian Kids, a First-ever Day at the Beach Means the Whole World
Sometimes it involves defying the Israeli authorities, but taking children from the West Bank village of Beit Ummar for a day of fun in the waves of the Mediterranean has its own rewards
This Israeli Wants to Save the World With Big Data - and Still Protect Your Privacy
Israeli data scientist Dr. Kira Radinsky predicted riots in the Middle East and says she could have cured tuberculosis before it was discovered. Now she's been appointed to a new UN panel that wants to go beyond Cambridge Analytica and use data for good
Netanyahu Responds to LGBT Criticisms: Proud to Lead One of World’s Most Open Democracies
'There is a big gap between what Netanyahu writes and the real discrimination the LGBTQ community is experiencing in Israel,' activists say in response
How Millennials Fell in Love With Typewriters and Saved a Small New York Store
Family business Gramercy Typewriters has been operating in Manhattan since 1932 and is now enjoying an unlikely renaissance. Owner Paul Schweitzer explains the key to its success
Israelis in New York Protest New Surrogacy Law That Excludes Gay Men
Protesters warn that law's effects could include potential brain drain of young gay professionals who feel increasingly alienated in Israel
WATCH ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ as You've Never Heard It Before
This first-of-its-type production is the most authentic-sounding yet on Broadway – even though most of the cast couldn’t speak a word of Yiddish when they signed up
Israeli Director Reveals Recipe for Success With Surprise Hit ‘The Cakemaker’
It took Ofir Raul Graizer eight years to get his debut film onto the big screen. Now, fresh from critical acclaim for his sweet tale, he’s baking up an American remake
How the Book of Leviticus Inspired a Gay Jewish Author's New Novel
Daniel M. Jaffe spent his early years tormented by his sexuality within the Orthodox community. It is a past he revisits in his latest book, hoping his own attempted suicide can now can help others
Rabbis, Imams and Ministers Unite on U.S.-Mexico Border in Support of Detained Migrants
A group of 40 interfaith clergy take part, with one of the participants, Rabbi Jill Jacobs, promising to return with delegations of rabbis
Hundreds of Jews Protest in New York Against Trump’s ‘Inhumane’ Immigration Policy
Award-winning writer Tony Kushner compares Republicans’ backing of U.S. president to the German right allowing ‘maniac’ Hitler to take power in the 1930s
After Taking on Netanyahu, Natalie Portman Sinks Her Teeth Into a New Target
The Jerusalem-born actress doesn’t insist that everyone go vegan; once a day or once a week would be good, as she explained in a Q&A on the new documentary she produced
Barred From Israel, This Iranian Artist Found a Unique Way of 'Visiting' Jerusalem
Bridging geopolitical and physical divides, an interactive exhibition spanning a period of six weeks is showcasing the printed-out, life-size body parts of activist-artist Morehshin Allahyari
N.Y.C. Eatery Caters to Huddled Masses Yearning to ... Cook!
Take a few trained chefs, add a group of refugee students and a pinch of memories from their home kitchens, and you get Brooklyn’s Emma’s Torch, which trains the newcomers for free and prepares them for a future in America’s food industry
Birthright Co-founder Says 'Angry' With Israel: Netanyahu Widening Already Dire Rift With Diaspora
Jewish billionaire philanthropist Charles Bronfman suggests establishing 'reverse AIPAC' in Jerusalem with Israeli and North American groups
The Biggest Surprise for Jews Taking in Syrian Refugees? What They Have in Common
With an estimated 22.5 million refugees worldwide, these Jewish families and organizations in the Diaspora are recognizing the imperative to be kind to the stranger, no matter what their religion
In New York Living Rooms, Survivors Share Memories of the Holocaust
Zikaron BaSalon events have spread worldwide since first being held in Israel in 2010. These intimate talks allow millennials to reflect on the Shoah while the world continues noisily outside their apartments
Glamorous Women Visiting Temple in High Heels and Sexy Clothes – Isaac Mizrahi’s Unlikely Memories of Orthodox Life
The Jewish-American fashion designer is best known these days for his flamboyant lifestyle and work. Yet his Jewish upbringing as the descendant of Syrian Jews in Brooklyn was decidedly different
The Kids Are Alright: The American Teens Working to Change Muslim-Jewish Relations
Women’s advocacy group the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom is launching teen chapters later this year. The pilot scheme has already proved a success, with the girls looking to avoid the mistakes of previous generations
'We Can't Let This Happen': Protests Erupt Worldwide Against Israel's Deportation of Asylum Seekers
Protests from N.Y.C. to Paris, Bejing to Toronto, gather outside Rwandan embassies to fight a deportation plan one demonstrator called 'a crime against humanity'
What Really Happens to U.S. Orthodox Jews When They Come Out
Young Jews in the LGBTQ community often feel the need to live double lives, but now a New York-based group is empowering them to take pride in who they are
Young U.S. Christians Fear Trump Is Turning 'Evangelical' Into a Dirty Word - and Israel Is Paying the Price
U.S. Jews and evangelical Christians have something in common other than a love of Israel – a younger generation that is becoming less connected to their faith's core beliefs, including on the Holy Land
ACLU Sues Arizona Over Law That Targets BDS Supporters Who Back Israel Boycott
Civil liberties union says treatment of lawyer Mikkel Jordahl over his decision to boycott firms supporting Israel in the occupied territories is a violation of his First Amendment rights
Pence: Trump 'Actively Considering' How to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
Speaking at event marking 70th anniversary of UN vote that established Israel, U.S. VP says 'America will always stand with Israel.'
'We Will Not Back Down' Fighting Despair, Family of Israeli Civilian Allegedly Held in Gaza Turns to International Community
Abera Mengistu, an Israeli man with a mental disability, walked into Gaza in 2014. 'Since her son disappeared, her life has become a nightmare,' said Mengistu's brother of his mother
Bannon Addresses ZOA, Urges Jews to Join 'Insurgency' Against anti-Trump Republicans
Addressing the Zionist Organization of America, Bannon explains: 'We're a nation at war, Trump needs our back'
Ladies' Night at the Alt-right: Meet the Women Trying to Soften the White Nationalist Movement
Up to 20 percent of the so-called alt-right are women. They are adopting more traditional gender roles while being seen as champions of a less aggressively racist voice
Terror Hits New York: 8 Killed in Manhattan Truck-ramming Attack
Justice will be done, mayor and governor say ■ Suspect identified as 29-year-old from Uzbekistan ■ Suspect reportedly yelled 'Allahu Akhbar,' left note claiming allegiance to ISIS
'This Can’t Be Women Just Speaking Up': Men Respond to #MeToo, Pledging #HowIWillChange
Horrified by the tales of sexual assault and harassment women have been sharing online, men share how they intend to prevent it in future