A Japanese Bar-Mitzvah Boy Comes of Age in Israel
The bar mitzvah became a magazine's cover story circulated to synagogues throughout Israel, and my son's fame became legendary—literally.
The son of Holocaust hero Chiune Sugihara is setting the record straight about his father’s story
After decades of relative obscurity, the tale of the Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara has become one of the best-known Holocaust rescue stories, rivaling those of Oskar Schindler and Irena Sendler.
11-Year-Old Japanese Orthodox Jew Wrestles His Way To The Top
Noah Leibowitz embraces Japanese-Israeli culture on his way to All-Japan youth championship • Calls Israel his second home, family contemplating aliyah
Winter Poems As We Celebrate at Hanukkah
Inspired by her multicultural heritage, poet celebrates winter.
Forced to give up half her identity
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Israeli Food Big in Japan (Alright!)
In the last few years, at least eight restaurants and hummus joints have popped up in different Japanese cities, according to JTA. Explore Israel's 'ethnic' cuisine!
Mazel Tov, Yuto
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Light to the nation
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Passage to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
Against the order of his government, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees to help them flee the Nazis during World War II.