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Real Stories of Survivors: ‘Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre’

Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, news and social media sources have been filled with story after story – each more heartbreaking,...

Suspect Arrested in Antisemitic Attack Outside Washington, DC Synagogue

Police in Washington, D.C., have arrested a man in connection with an antisemitic attack outside a synagogue Sunday morning in the district’s Georgetown neighborhood. A...

Jake Tapper: Anchor, Author and Proud Jew

https://youtu.be/EyRxF_Gl0Dc In the weeks since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, people around the world have been glued to their televisions, computers and mobile...

Behind the Curtain: The Mullah’s Hand in Hamas’ Reign of Terror

By Erfan Fard In recent times, the rise of China as a global power and Russia’s sustained influence present persistent global challenges. Simultaneously, the Middle...

Charlotte Mirman

On Sept. 23, Charlotte Mirman of Rockville, Md., passed away. Devoted mother of Naomi Mirman, Steven (Marlene) Mirman, and Debbie (Dan) Stillman; loving sister...

Chabad Man From Potomac Honored as Outstanding IDF Soldier

Yossi Bluming knew he wanted to be a soldier when he was nine years old. Growing up in Potomac, Md., near Washington D.C., with...

Reflecting on 25 Years in the Rabbinate

Rabbi Marc D. Israel This month, Rabbi Marc D. Israel of Tikvat Israel Congregation in Rockville celebrated the 25th anniversary of his rabbinic ordination. Here,...

Letters to the Editor | February 22, 2023

Need for commitment continues The d’var Torah by Rabbi Josh Jacobs-Velde (“Why Judaism is different on ‘what is a fetus?’” Feb. 16) was a succinct...

God of circumstance

Rabbi Greg Harris | Special to WJW This week’s Torah portion is Vayigash, Genesis 44:18-47:27. Theology is a tricky thing. I learned from my late teacher,...