The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jonathan-sarna/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jonathan Sarna | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jonathan-sarna/ 32 32 Small but growing number of US Orthodox rabbis officiating same-sex weddings https://www.timesofisrael.com/small-but-growing-number-of-us-orthodox-rabbis-officiating-same-sex-weddings/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2417816 They're breaking ranks to perform ceremonies unthinkable until recently in the Orthodox Jewish world

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]]> Newly discovered 19th century American Jewish novel includes rare feminist voice https://www.timesofisrael.com/newly-discovered-19th-century-american-jewish-novel-includes-rare-feminist-voice/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:05:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2187364 Over 100 years after her death, Cora Wilburn is finally getting her 10 minutes of fame as she is recognized as likely being the first to write a great American Jewish novel

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]]> Don’t rush to say Kaddish for non-Orthodox Judaism https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/saying-kaddish-for-american-non-orthodox-judaism/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:14:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1763908 The American progressive denominations are developing engaging programs; we Orthodox should learn from them

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]]> Brandeis to give American Jewish history scholar Jonathan Sarna rare honor https://www.timesofisrael.com/brandeis-to-give-american-jewish-history-scholar-jonathan-sarna-rare-honor/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:19:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1739332 Title of university professor is conferred on those whose renown cuts across traditional disciplines and who have achieved exceptional scholarly distinction

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]]> Historian Sarna warns of anti-Semitic backlash in US if Kushner indicted https://www.timesofisrael.com/historian-sarna-warns-of-anti-semitic-backlash-in-us-if-kushner-indicted/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:00:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1628618 'It's good for Jews to worry,' says renowned American Jewish scholar, while drawing parallels between the news and past events

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]]> Precedent for Trump’s Muslim ban exists from nearly a century ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/precedent-for-trumps-muslim-ban-exists-from-nearly-a-century-ago/ Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:19:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1553175 While temporary restrictions on immigration have been put into place in recent times, it has been almost 100 years since religion played a key role

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]]> Altering prayer to exclude Trump, rabbi taps into history of liturgical dissent https://www.timesofisrael.com/altering-prayer-to-exclude-trump-rabbi-taps-into-history-of-liturgical-dissent/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:19:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1542634 Protesting the new president, a progressive Orthodox rabbi echoes the past by asking others to join him in no longer 'blessing the Tsar'

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]]> How Israel can trace its flag’s roots to Boston, 1891 https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-can-trace-its-flags-roots-to-boston-1891/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:33:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1521489 The 'flag of Judah,' paraded in Beantown 125 years ago, quickly captured the imagination of the Zionist movement

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]]> Removing the second ‘L’ from Lincoln https://www.timesofisrael.com/removing-the-second-l-from-lincoln/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:40:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1511446 A new book prompts discussion by Jonathan Sarna, Leon Wieseltier and Ruth Calderon on the American president's legacy and history with the Jews

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]]> US Jews grapple with election-year eruption of anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jews-grapple-with-election-year-eruption-of-anti-semitism/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:54:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1502013 After Trump's win, donations to ADL jump 50-fold, while many Jews express anxiety over spike in anti-Jewish vitriol and abuse

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]]> After Elie Wiesel, can anyone unite American Jews? https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-elie-wiesel-can-anyone-unite-american-jews/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:10:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1425776 Most US Jews believe Holocaust remembrance is essential to their Jewish identity. Few were as central in crafting that unifying sensibility as the iconic survivor and author

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]]> ‘Reverse Birthright’ gives Israelis a look at America’s Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/reverse-birthright-gives-israelis-a-look-at-americas-jews/ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:07:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1415286 Highlight of Haifa U. master's program, designed to create future leaders, features influencers from Phillip Roth to the Three Stooges

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]]> Beating health scares, Jonathan Sarna seals status as rock star Jewish historian https://www.timesofisrael.com/beating-health-scares-jonathan-sarna-seals-status-as-rock-star-jewish-historian/ Tue, 24 May 2016 16:44:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1394189 The Brandeis professor bounced back to produce his ubiquitous text on American Jewish history -- and didn't stop there

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]]> Amid freedom of speech scandal, Brandeis head steps down https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-freedom-of-speech-scandal-brandeis-head-steps-down/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:54:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1133488 But insiders say it was his lackluster fundraising that made Frederick Lawrence leave the leading 'Jewish' liberal arts school

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]]> UMass Amherst scraps fall study programs in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/umass-amherst-scraps-fall-study-programs-in-israel/ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 07:22:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1047508 University evacuated six students and one faculty member in Israel last month on an archaeological dig

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