Judaism
Ben-Gvir’s gallows betray the Jewish values at the heart of Zionism - opinion
Ben-Gvir’s gallows, in so many ways, does not represent life. It is also antithetical to Judaism and Zionism.
I’m Jewish at a Christian high school, it’s taught me a lot about who I am - opinion
Sukkot 2026: Yom Kippur reminds us life is short - Sukkot asks what we do with it - opinion
Sukkot 2026: What the sukkah and Four Species teach us about Israeli unity
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.
AI is reshaping humanity, and Israel has a divine opportunity to light the way - opinion
The statistics present a warning as to where humanity is heading, as well as an opportunity for Israel to play the role of a “light among nations” as predicted in the Bible.
Parashat Ki Tetze: Set adrift on the island of Elul
Parashat Ki Tetze abruptly shifts from collective responsibilities to personal ones. It is the densest legal section of the Torah, containing more commandments than any other parasha.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
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As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion
Will I ever be religious? I do not know. But, as Baruch ben Michael said in his Ethics, “All things perfect are as difficult as they are rare.”
Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms
The move was done as part of an "initial experiment aimed at ensuring the Middle East doesn't lose its mind over this," journalist Arnon Segal reported.
