New York State Of Mindfulness
Wherein our intrepid reporter spends a week in search of that meditation high.
View ArticleA Brooklyn Artist Transforms Trash Into Art In Process Of Healing, Empowerment
Sara Erenthal creates art from furniture left on the streets of NYC, upcycling TVs, bookcases, & tables left for trash on the curb. We followed her around to see her in action.
View ArticleThe Cuisine That Binds
Israeli food as the great connector, erasing borders and biases.
View ArticleKosher Dining Matures In New York City
More and more upscale kosher restaurants are opening to cater to a developing kosher palate.
View ArticleFighting Food Waste, Discovering Community
In the leafy Berkshires, a Jewish conference to discuss food waste and sustainability incidentally becomes a model for community building.
View ArticleSix (Baby) Steps To A More Sustainable Lifestyle
As it turns out, it's not that difficult!
View ArticleSharing Women’s Stories To Inspire Change On A Global Scale
JDC's first-ever women’s empowerment summit brought changemakers and leaders from around the world together to 'imagine more.'
View ArticleRecently Discovered: 1939 Rosh HaShanah Greeting From Gandhi
The letter, addressed to a Jewish leader and written on the eve of WWII, offers a glimpse into the Indian leader's complicated relationship with the Jews at the time.
View Article‘Peace With People But Also Nature’
For environmentalist peacebuilders in the Middle East, solving the climate crisis & the conflict go hand in hand. An interfaith water ceremony here showcased their unique approach.
View ArticleMeet An Israeli Version Of Prince Who Fuses Arabic, Hebrew, Jazz & Soul Music
With Ravid Kahalani at its helm, genre-defying band Yemen Blues is known for a deeply experimental sound & live performances that border on the spiritual. Next they perform in NYC.
View ArticleIn coronavirus-stricken China, Jews adopt new, hi-tech ways to worship for Purim
Jewish leaders adapt to serve a small, tight-knit community — under lockdown at home or dispersed around the globe — with virtual activities and modified programming
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