Open Search form

Yonah Friedman

Apply for a Blog

Apr 5, 2026, 11:54 PM

New Book: ‘The Last Generation of American Jewry’

A coffee table book open on a table. (AI)

Some of my earliest recollections of any topic in Jewish history come from coffee table books. You know - the large, glossy photo collections about various moments in Jewish history or culture that sit in living rooms. The topic that...

Mar 26, 2026, 11:55 PM

There’s More to Judaism Than Israel…Not Really

Israel. Zionism. Eretz Yisroel. The Holy Land. Jerusalem. Yerushalayim. They say that the Inuit have endless ways of describing snow in their native language. Something that plays such a constant and critical role in a culture develops nuance—multiple ways of...

Mar 25, 2026, 9:51 AM

Dear North American Rabbi, Some Homework For You

Dear North American Rabbi, We all understand. You have a job. A mission. A purpose in life that can only be fulfilled in a very specific place. You have a calling to lead, to inspire, and to provide critical life support...

Mar 23, 2026, 6:18 AM

Young Israel of Goshen is Accepting New Members

The following depiction is fictional. But it may not be as far from our reality as we think. It’s Erev Shabbat, and the streets of Goshen are buzzing with the excitement that accompanies the imminent arrival of the Day of...

Mar 22, 2026, 9:23 AM

Reese’s Pieces: the Legacy of the Jewish Diaspora

The Jewish narrative is often told through our tastebuds. In our home, a new custom has quietly taken shape over the past few years.. During the recent military campaigns against the various regimes that have sought to harm us, we...

Mar 19, 2026, 6:30 AM

Why No One is Calling

“Why is no one calling?” “Where are all of the public calls for prayer for our ‘brothers and sisters’ in Israel?” “Why does no one seem to care?” The list of questions goes on for myself and everyone else I know who...

Load more

About Me

The author is a experienced marketing professional who has been living in Israel and dreams to be a part of the Jewish Future.