Jewish faith
'Reclaiming Redemption Vol. II': Tracing Jewish survival from exile to war - book review
Moshe Taragin’s wartime essays argue that Jewish faith is carried not only through ideas, but through the people whose resilience has preserved it across history.
Why "Mazel Tov" endures as the Jewish World's Favorite Blessing
The Knicks won on June 13, some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence
Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people - opinion
Angel of death and signs of hope, Israel's dichotomy - opinion
In the Jewish nation, horror and hope go hand in hand. As we move to Remembrance Day and Independence Day, we must hold space for pain, but not lose sight of celebration.
No atheists in a foxhole: Turning to God during hardship - opinion
The adage, “There are no atheists in a foxhole” encapsulates this phenomenon, suggesting that in moments of peril, belief in a higher power surges, becoming a beacon of solace and hope.
In search of safe haven: Chazal's prophecy on turmoil and distress
My family's Jewish day school story - opinion
I knew I wanted my children to have more Jewish education than I had; to have friends who could play with them on Shabbat to make it more fun; and to know all of the stories that make our heritage.
'Shema Yisrael' symbolizes the unity of the Jewish people - comment
For me, those words signify the unity of the Jewish People, binding us together through thick and thin.
Does the Torah have multiple authors? - opinion
In the modern epoch, academic study of the Hebrew Bible attributes conflicting texts in the Torah to different human sources.
Israel-Hamas War: How to maintain faith in trying times - opinion
Faith is an indefinable emotion. It doesn’t remove pain, but it can help you endure it.
Hanukkah: The great light of the small jug
The Maccabees understood the message: Yes, pure oil, even in small quantities, can illuminate much more than meets the eye.
Jewish history is predetermined: We know how it ends, just not when - opinion
Taking the long view of Jewish history mustn’t distract us from present and immediate challenges, but it should provide optimism even during dark moments.
How can we continue to pray amid war and atrocity? - opinion
How can we extol a God who listens to the calls of His people and provides for His creations when confronted with such unspeakable violence?
