Judaism
On Shabbat Nachamu, Isaiah reminds us that human power is just an illusion
Isaiah declares, “Behold, the nations are as a drop from a bucket, and are regarded as the dust on the scales... All the nations are as nothing before Him” (Isaiah 40:15,17).
At Israel's biggest Bible study gathering, thousands turn to Tanakh for answers on politics
Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming - opinion
Parashat Va'ethanan: The positive within the negative
Parashat Va'ethanan: Behind the curtain
At Sinai, the people were instructed to remain outside the boundary. In the Sanctuary, the holiest place stood behind a curtain.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
On Tisha B'Av, Israel's politics must reject hatred over unity - editorial
Israel’s first election since the October 7 massacre should have begun with humility and reflection. Instead, an opening image appeared to use a bereaved father's grief as political ammunition.
Today in photos: Thousands gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av lamentations
Tisha B'Av is first and foremost a fast day, during which Jews abstain from all food and water for approximately 25 hours, from sunset until nightfall the next day.
Brilliant Hebrew calendar: More than just dates - opinion
Thanks to the Hebrew calendar, Jewish history is never abandoned or forgotten. Jews celebrate or commemorate – from destruction to rebirth.
Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US
See when the fast begins and ends in your area.
Tisha B'Av 2026: What the Jewish summer fast day is all about - explainer
On Tisha B'av, the Jewish people mourn the two destructions of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem. Here is everything you need to know.
'Faith in a Turbulent World': Lamentations teaches us how to endure grief - review
Yael Ziegler shows how the structure, rhythm and shifting voices of Lamentations hold grief, accusation and faith within the same biblical text.
Tisha B’Av: Can Jews mourn destruction while witnessing national rebirth?
Rabbi Akiva’s smile offers a model for Tisha B’Av, allowing Jews to grieve past destruction while recognizing the beginnings of restoration.
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.