Zionism

Sing Us the Songs of Zion

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

Arik Einstein, who died last week at the age of 74, basically invented Israeli popular music. He was a unique Israeli combination of Sinatra, Dylan and the Beatles, embodying the spirit and the struggles of a younger, more optimistic Israel.

His death brought

Growing up in Hebrew - in Manhattan

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

Max, my only grandchild, had his first birthday recently. He lives with his parents in Manhattan and – trust me on this – he is perfect in every way. Since he was born, his mother, my daughter Adina, has spoken to him only in Hebrew.