Open Search form

Queen Elizabeth

Apply for a Blog

Jan 20, 2023, 3:52 PM

Showing care by being there: Parshat Vaera

Queen Elizabeth II visits the cemetery at Aberfan on October 29, 1966. (YouTube Screen capture, British Pathe)

Moses and Queen Elizabeth – two leaders who had to learn how to comfort the people in their time of suffering

Shmuley Boteach

Jan 2, 2023, 9:09 AM

Harry’s real sin with Meghan was to become an American

I’m not the most important guy in the world – although my Jewish mother might take issue with that statement – but with nine children and 10 grandchildren, thank God, I have better things to do with my life...

Joseph C. Kaplan

Nov 4, 2022, 3:30 AM

Where Your Own Nose Begins

Jewish holidays are governed by and consist of a variety of distinct laws, ritual observances, and liturgy. But as those observing these holidays know, there’s more to it. Each holiday is distinct, with its own tone, feeling, and essence, beyond...

Sara Mason Ader

Oct 17, 2022, 10:18 PM

Crossing Paths with The Queen

After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week, my mom, Susan Mason shared a treasured memory of being on an outing with dear Israeli friends and running into Queen Elizabeth in my hometown of Lexington, Ky. While living in Lexington...

Sep 28, 2022, 8:22 PM

Five Elections and a Funeral

Michal and I were recently touring through Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales, but not Northern Ireland) for a few weeks. Almost at the beginning of our trip, while we were in Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II died. Immediately, our trip...

Patricia Levinson

Sep 25, 2022, 6:00 AM

Queen Elizabeth II: A Remarkable Life of Good Deeds

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Photo issued by Buckingham Palace and supplied by Hadassah.

Together with many millions around the world, over the past few days I found myself glued to the TV watching the memorial services and funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. As I watched, I realized that the way...

Sep 22, 2022, 3:46 PM

When Queen Elizabeth helped us hunt Nazis

Britains's Queen Elizabeth II delivers a speech during a reception at Charlottenburg Castle, in Berlin, on May 26, 1987, marking the 750th anniversary of the City of Berlin. (AP)

The late monarch used her royal powers for justice, against strong opposition, by making it possible to prosecute war criminals who escaped to the UK

Sep 22, 2022, 9:15 AM

T’is the Season of Kings: Rosh Hashanah and Cognitive Dissonance

The Queen is Dead: Long Live the King Two major events occurred in our Jewish lives this week, and I say this without sarcasm. One is the death of Queen Elizabeth and the other is the selichot service which leads...

Elchanan Poupko

Sep 21, 2022, 6:35 AM

Rosh Hashanah: Queuing for the King

From the cold night in Edinoborough to recent days in London, it is hard to watch the queues of people waiting to pay Queen Elizabeth final respect and not be moved. Older adults, children, moms with babies, world leaders,...

Sep 19, 2022, 5:37 PM

Die like a queen

When the time comes – and the time will come – having detailed plans in place and communicating those plans regularly can ease the burden on those closest to us

Load more