Josefin Dolsten JTA
Alexa Rae Ibarra immersed in the lake at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires to complete her conversion to Judaism. Photo courtesy of Alexa Rae Ibarra via JTA
August 5, 2020, 12:28 pm
They wanted to convert to Judaism, but the mikvahs were closed
They went to Jewish summer camp instead
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Medical student Tal Lee, left, and nurse Michele Morton are working with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to provide free coronavirus testing. Photo courtesy of Lee via JTA.org
May 20, 2020, 2:29 pm
This Jewish medical student helps racial disparities in coronavirus testing
Tal Lee volunteers with Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Rabbi Danny Burkeman of the Reform synagogue Temple Shir Tikvah in Wayland, Mass., leads services from his home. Now Conservative synagogues will also be allowed to livestream on Shabbat services following certain parameters. (Courtesy of Burkeman)
May 15, 2020, 8:35 am
Conservative movement allows livestreaming on Shabbat and holidays
The new halachic ruling is applicable only to current pandemic situation
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Natalie Portman decided she would not accept the Genesis Prize, awarded to celebrities who embody Jewish traits and character. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Environmental Media Association)
January 29, 2020, 10:08 am
Controversy-plagued ‘Jewish Nobel’ cuts ties with Netanyahu’s office
Previous recipients stirred controversy
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Drew Goldberg, seen here in Kerala, India, makes a living traveling the world and posting about it on social media. Photo courtesy of Drew Goldberg via JTA.org
January 23, 2020, 10:33 am
This 28-year-old makes a living visiting every country in the world
Blogger visits Jewish communities throughout the world
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Jason Greenblatt after speaking at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck, New Jersey, Jan 12, 2020. Photo by Josefin Dolsten
January 15, 2020, 6:19 pm
Jason Greenblatt, recalls his time as Trump’s former Middle East negotiator
Isn’t sure that Israelis and Palestinians are ready for peace
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Amar’e Stoudemire is leading an initiative to connect Jewish and African-American students at Florida International University. Photo courtesy of FIU Hillel
September 25, 2019, 3:55 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire is now an undergrad, goes to his campus Hillel
Former NBA player wants to boost black-Jewish relations
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
September 18, 2019, 12:03 pm
The real story behind ‘The Spy’
Sasha Baron Cohen's new Netflix series
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
August 7, 2019, 11:06 am
What is 8Chan?
The site is linked to shooters in Christchurch, Poway and El Paso.
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
July 31, 2019, 11:59 am
Six years on, the parents of a Jewish Army veteran who committed suicide
are still fighting for change
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
June 27, 2019, 6:29 pm
New York City is considering a ban on fur
Chasidic Jews and Jewish fur dealers aren’t happy
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
June 19, 2019, 11:12 am
It’s Ashkenazi vs. Sephardi Jews in this take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Jewish spin on Shakespearean love story
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Shais Rishon’s latest book, “Ariel Samson: Freelance Rabbi,” tells the story of a black rabbi. (Photo courtesy of Shais Rishon)
October 18, 2018, 3:34 pm
A black, Orthodox rabbi’s novel addresses racism in the Jewish community
Book is based on author's own life or stories told to him by other Jews of color.
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Alexandra Straytner and Zachary Levine took the course with their dog, Jofi. (Photo by Josefin Dolsten)
October 12, 2018, 12:42 pm
Want to teach your dog Yiddish? There’s a class for that
In Central Park that weekend, about 20 people could be seen and heard pointing at the ground while yelling “zits” and “shtai” and urging their dogs to “shpring” over hurdles.
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
Etrogim can come with a hefty price tag, such as this one that retailed for $345 in Brooklyn. (Photo by David Moster)
September 27, 2018, 6:15 pm
How a Chinese fruit became a Sukkot symbol
it wasn’t until the Second Temple period that Jews started using the lemon-like etrog as part of their Sukkot celebrations.
By Josefin Dolsten JTA
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