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
A different mind, a shared covenant - opinion
I often find myself drawn to the story of Moses, who, when called, responded: "Why me?" Any of Moses’ traits might be understood in the context of autism
From Flatbush to Israel: How ignorance fuels the haredi draft crisis - opinion
What a Brooklyn protest reveals about Israel’s internal struggle over equality, service, and a divided society.
Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children
The first book I received of Dina’s series of three was her Scroll of Ruth, most appropriate since Shavuot was only a week away.
'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries - review
The book grew out of courses the author taught, and covers Leviticus’ chapters 1 through 10.
What the Israelites' greatest failure can teach us about today's uncertainty - opinion
Dreams are perfect. Reality is not. Reality demands sacrifice, perseverance, and the courage to confront uncertainty.
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
Protecting brit milah means separating the covenant from a risky practice that Jewish law does not require.
Parashat Beha'alotcha: The courage to see beyond
The Menorah in Zechariah’s vision still burns. Its message still endures. And it still calls to each of us: light the flame. Raise it high.
Parashat Beha'alotcha: Know your place
After Pharaoh intensified the Jewish slaves' work, Moses felt that his mission had failed. Out of deep pain, he turned to God and said, “Why have You done evil to these people? Why did You send me?
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people - opinion
The Torah does not begin with the story of Moshe Rabbeinu; it begins instead with Bereishit – with creation.
