Alan Rosenbaum

Alan Rosenbaum covers a wide variety of stories for the Jerusalem Post, ranging from the popular Veterans/New Arrivals column in the Friday Magazine, to feature particles, promotional pieces, and coverage of Jpost Conferences. Before embarking on his journalism career, Alan was vice president of the Davka Corporation for 30 years, which pioneered the development of Hebrew and Judaic software.. Alan holds a bachelors’ degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, a master’s degree in administration from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, and received rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois. Born and raised in Chicago, he has lived in Israel since 1996.

Dish at Skyline Jerusalem

Skyline Jerusalem: Twelve floors up, a feast awaits with sweeping city views - review

'The old and the new’ combines traditional Ethiopian weaving with modern techniques.

Shaping memory through ceramics

SAM GRUNDWERG,  outgoing Word Chairman of  Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal.

Leading through the storm


Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future

Ashmoret CEO explains how the company harnesses its purchasing power and expanding range of services to improve educators’ lives and strengthen the country’s education system

Ari Steinberg, CEO of Ashmoret

Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel

Sitting in their apartment on a sweltering summer afternoon, bowed by old age but not broken, Sandy and Rosalie tell the story of their lives, their aliyah, and their future.

SANDY & ROSALIE, at home: ‘If not now, when?’

‘My form of Zionism’: Jerusalem nonprofit helps new olim build businesses in Israel

MATI Jerusalem gives new immigrants the guidance, tools, and confidence they need to launch successful businesses and keep them growing.

Eli Bentata​, chair of the MATI Jerusalem Board, opens the organization’s new office in Jerusalem.

The war for Israel’s home

HaBithonistim chairman Erez Winner calls for a return to decisive victory, a larger and more self-reliant IDF, and national service for all Israelis

Erez Winner, chairman of HaBithchonistim

No time to retire: Why growing older does not have to mean slowing down

Growing older should not mean withdrawing from life. By protecting our health, challenging our minds, and staying connected, we can continue to grow, learn, and find purpose at any age.

An elderly couple going for a run.

Jewish education’s brightest stars take center stage

The Jewish Teachers Award will recognize up to 7 exceptional educators whose dedication is strengthening Jewish identity, connecting young people to Israel, and shaping Jewish communities worldwide.

THE JEWISH TEACHERS AWARD

The blast that still echoes: The King David Hotel bombing, 80 years on

Eight decades after the bombing shook British rule in Mandatory Palestine, its role in the struggle for statehood and the controversy surrounding it continue to be debated.

The ruins of the King David Hotel bombing.

At Israel's biggest Bible study gathering, thousands turn to Tanakh for answers on politics

The event, founded initially 33 years ago by Rabbi Yoel Bin-Nun as a summer professional development program for teachers, has grown into a major annual gathering that is open to the public.

Taking in a Tanach lecture, Alon Shvut.

Building Israel’s campus ambassadors

For more than a decade, Students Supporting Israel has been training students to advocate for the Jewish state. Founder Ilan Sinelnikov discusses the challenges facing campuses today

Participants in the 9th SSI National Conference at Florida Atlantic University

Herzog College Bible festival connects ancient texts to modern Israel - preview

The multilingual festival combined lectures, online study, and historical tours, bringing Tanach to audiences in Israel and around the world.

THREE GENERATIONS learning together: Brondie Levine with daughter Nechama Weiss and granddaughter Shira Levine.