Judaism
America provided safe refuge to some who now seek to dismantle it from within – opinion
US Rep. Ilhan Omar and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are just two examples in a long line of turncoats – those who strive to undermine the very values that protect them.
Super Zio: The Israeli creator turning Jewish pride into a viral movement - opinion
When the 'choosing people' head back to the ballot box, will they take a leap of faith? - opinion
Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan
Elul teaches us a Jewish lesson: The last siren has not sounded - opinion
For us, though, the final siren is not until the shofar is blown on Yom Kippur. We still have time to score more points.
Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation
Elul's call to confession requires more than admitting failure. Authentic teshuva also means recognizing personal growth and the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of this generation.
Parashat Ki Tavo: The power of joy
Parashat Ki Tavo teaches that joy is not a luxury but a religious obligation, revealed through gratitude, generosity and serving God with a sincere and joyful heart.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Jonathan Spector’s ‘Birthright’ puts Jewish history and memory on the stage - opinion
In its first act, set in 2006, we join six friends just back from a Birthright Israel trip. Lev, the seeker of “meaning,” introduces “historiography.”
Beyond the Headlines: Yehuda Katz, whose remains returned from Lebanon after 44 years, and us
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
AI will not change the Jews – or will it? - opinion
AI may not change what it means to be Jewish. But it could profoundly change the institutions through which Jewish life has been transmitted from one generation to another.
The kippah in his pocket: Don’t hide your Judaism, you never know who needs to see it - opinion
Recently, my son spent three weeks on an intensive residential course in Australia – long days outdoors, very little sleep, and a great deal of mud. The organizers made sure he had kosher food.
Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals
Study shows strong sense of purpose, healthier digital habits lower risks for addiction, depression.
Haftarat Ki Tetze: When others destroy, Jews rebuild and make things greater
Jerusalem has endured exile and loss, but Isaiah tells her not to look only at what has been destroyed. She must look ahead to what will be rebuilt.
