Sallyann Amdur Sack was deeply involved in her career as a clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C., when her 15-year-old daughter came home from camp and

Adapting an ancient language for a modern population, the Arabic Language Academy is working to expand the vocabulary of Israeli Arabs while maintaining their cultural

The Dutch Jewish community was decimated under the Nazis. Today, the Liberal congregation in Amsterdam is moving optimistically into the future. Lila Grunfeld walks up

Michal Negrin’s floral, ornate earrings and necklaces have a large and devoted following; and her shops, located around the world, are the places where her

Nir Barkat, 50, the successful high-tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, was elected mayor of Jerusalem in November 2008, pledging to improve life in the city

The story of Israel, it has often been remarked, is a tale of two cities: secular Tel Aviv and religious Jerusalem. They are indeed different

Having fathered the famous logo of New York City, his work is instantly recognizable, but fewer know the story of this graphic design legend. Soft-spoken

Against all odds—and thanks to state support—Israel’s haredicommunity has grown in numbers. But can Israel continue to pay the price? I’m standing in the Kerem Avraham