Proposed PA Bill Supports Solar Energy While Threatening Water Quality

July 17, 2017 By Sam Haut

What changes to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act mean for the environment.

News & Opinion

RSU Adopts Definition of Anti-Semitism

July 19, 2017 By Andrea Cantor

Ryerson University adopts a definition of anti-Semitism. Does this mean other academic institutions will do the same?

The Kosher Table

Chocolate-Coffee Icebox Cake

July 24, 2017 By Ronit Treatman

In the summer creative housewives invented a deliciously cold dessert, the icebox cake.

Community

Gratz College Offers a Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

July 24, 2017 By Jodi Benjamin

Gratz College launches the first online doctoral program in Holocaust and genocide studies.

Israel

The Western Wall, with crowd in front and Jerusalem Skyline beyond.

Knesset OK of Pluralistic Prayer Ban Has Far Reaching Consequences

June 29, 2017 By Rabbi Neil Cooper

The issue goes far beyond the Western Wall. Included in this discussion are the related issues of recognizing the legitimacy of non-Orthodox expressions of Judaism and the authority of non-Orthodox rabbis

Living Judaism

Using a smartphone. Photo: Jew in the City. Women staring at their smartphones.

Smartphone Addiction Inspires New Maccabeats’ Shabbat Video

June 30, 2017 By Jodi Benjamin

Do you, like Katy Perry, wish there were “a worldwide day where we’re not on our phones … an actual day of real rest”? If so, turn off your phone, and turn on the sound of Shabbat.

Arts & Culture

From Barrack to Broadway

July 18, 2017 By PJV Contributor

Two college students break into the producing world with the new off-Broadway hit “Puffs.”

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