Judaism
Parashat Shmini: Guarding a pure heart
The Hebrew word timtum means “blockage” or “dullness.” Forbidden foods can lead to this blockage – to emotional numbness and a diminished ability to perceive spiritual depth.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel
Between miracle and memory: The evolution of Miriam in art over the years
Voices Israel anthology 2025: Celebrating English poetry shaped by war, love, and memory
War, love and memory intertwine in Voices Israel’s 2025 anthology, a powerful collection of global poetry shaped by Oct. 7 and beyond.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
In the shadow of the Holocaust, survivors kept Passover alive in 1946 - opinion
The first post-Holocaust Passover brought survivors together to reclaim dignity, remember loss, and celebrate survival.
Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion
As Passover begins, a rabbinic voice challenges the Pope’s remarks on war, arguing that Jewish ethics demand moral clarity and the obligation of self-defense.
Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment
In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.
A Passover tribute: Kindness from a Jerusalem neighborhood pharmacy
Every year as Seder approaches, we all look for inspiration in how to make our Seder even richer than the year before.
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and the evolving ways we mark the Seder night.
Coming home: Traveling from Maine to Israel during the Iran war
A modern exodus unfolds as a rabbi navigates flights, borders, and devotion to reach Israel.
Rewriting the ‘Pharaoh Constant’: A sci-fi reimagining of the Exodus - opinion
Future historians would deride this as the “Pharaoh Constant” – a civilization of unbroken empire, universal slavery, and global misery.
Freedom is not free: Passover 5786 in the shadow of war - opinion
This Passover, Jews sit at the Seder table amid sirens, reflecting on freedom, oppression, and existential threats in today’s world.
