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

It was an extraordinary time, it was a normal time. During a 48-hour period last July, surgical teams at the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

Hadassah is well-known for its skill in treating the ailments of Israel’s human patients, but its doctors have also come to the aid of the

A Question of Morals Jay Michaelson’s “Commentary: Gedaliah in the Eye of the Beholder” (August/September issue) starts with a glaring historical error and goes on

Whether as martyrs, heroes or rebels, women were also involved in the Hasmonean revolt—a fact that lately has received some acknowledgment in Israel. The crowd

There is much to celebrate in this season. The Hanukka story expresses our Jewish courage and commitment; we light our menoras and rejoice in the

While there are no exact statistics, it is clear that Jewish girls are among those suffering from eating disorders. The question is: How can we

Despite rapid advances in technology and medicine, human affairs seem to change slowly, if at all. Our language is littered with expressions—history repeats itself; the