More than 800 years ago, Maimonides described eight rungs on the ladder of charitable giving. Remarkably, his approach is still relevant today.

Stan Kreis analyzes President Obama's plan behind his job plan.

"Mah Matzav?" Shaul Amir tries to make sense of the last several months in Israel and the Middle East for BJN readers. Exclusive.

We stand on the eve of the biggest Israeli civil demonstration ever, culminating seven weeks of protests and demands for social revolution and the restoration of a social government in Israel.

Stan Kreis says the UN statehood push by the Palestinian Authority is not about the intransigence of Israel in checking the formation of a Palestinian State.

The summer of 2011 marks twenty years since the fall of the Soviet Union and the beginning of a new era for Russian Jewry. Read about the resulting identity challenges for the latest generation of Russian Jews.

I was pondering maybe Tisha B'Av is a good time to advance a different way of thinking about the Shoah.

After three weeks of a having break from the internet and phone once a week, I can see why it is important to "take a break" from life.

Deb shares some lovely summer thoughts for her August post.

Alan Dershowitz wrote an article last March on the Norwegians, anti-Semitism and the defamation of Israel. Stan connects to the tragic events of last week.

The recent terror attack in Norway, this time by an anti-Muslim extremist, is the mirror image of the attack by radical Islamists. Stan Kreis discusses.

Where is the handy catch-phrase of the pro-Israel movement?

Deb Dusansky shares her thoughts about our freedoms and the accompanying responsibilities as we celebrate America's Independence.

Stephanie Schneider leaves Boulder this week for an 18-month program learning and teaching in Israel and India.

Daniel Bennett, Boulder Jewish Day School's final Head of School, offers some thoughts on the school's demise.

I took video of the tour Representative Polis hosted for AIPAC delegates, and here are three of the most interesting segments.

The oldest American just passed away at 114. He shared his longevity wisdom before he died. I found his wisdom to be spot on.

Matan Har reports on his recent visit to Sderot and some of the nearby kibbutzim and moshavim as part of his MASA program.

More AIPAC Conference-related news from Stan Kreis, including meeting with Jared Polis.

Stan Kreis explores the implications of President Obama's speech on Thursday, even in light of his AIPAC appearance on Sunday.

Someday we may have peace in the Middle East. In the future, and not necessarily in our generation.

Deb Dusansky has Spring Fever -- and she's trying to spread it around.

The incredible coincidence of the timing of the announcements of the deaths of Adolph Hitler and Osama Bin Laden suggest no coincidence at all...

Renewing Jewish life and confronting the greatest challenges of our generation are inextricably intertwined, according to Nigel Savage, founder of Hazon. A timely Earth Day guest post.

Morah Yehudis Fishman crafts a heartfelt, personal letter to the community about the closing of the Boulder Jewish Day School.