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Parashat Pinchas: A prophet for difficult times
The Three Weeks do not ask us to despair. They ask us to remember what we lost, why we lost it, and, above all, that God has never stopped remembering us.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce
PremiumPremiumTwo republics, one covenant: Why the US-Israel alliance is bigger than politics - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A fallen soldier's widow remarries, stories of renewal inspire - opinion
What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion
Sacks dedicated his life to teaching that covenant is stronger than politics, and that Jewish survival depends not on uniformity but on mutual responsibility.
Huvy Elisha and the enduring power of Biblical Art in Jerusalem
Meeting our ancient cousins: What the Samaritans can teach about Jewish continuity - opinion
The existence of the Samaritans reminds us that possessing a text is not enough. The greater wonder is the survival of a people and a living tradition.
Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible
Other books on the list include "Charlotte’s Web" by E. B. White and “Animal Farm” by George Orwell.
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.
Parashat Hukat haftarah: The argument that persists
The conclusion is clear: a nation that attacks another in an attempt to annihilate it forfeits its claims to protection. Israel did not conquer out of ambition. It defended itself.
Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis
At the ICEJ Jerusalem Summit, pastors, theologians, and Jewish leaders warned that antisemitism and replacement theology are gaining ground inside parts of the Christian world.
Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion
There is much more to be learned about the history of the Hebrew nation, its literature, and even geography from the Great Isaiah Scroll.
'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries - review
The book grew out of courses the author taught, and covers Leviticus’ chapters 1 through 10.
What the Israelites' greatest failure can teach us about today's uncertainty - opinion
Dreams are perfect. Reality is not. Reality demands sacrifice, perseverance, and the courage to confront uncertainty.
