Judaism
Dnipro chief rabbi: Joy in being Jewish restored post-Soviet Dnipro Jewry
When Kaminetsky arrived in the Closed City in 1990, the years of pogroms, Nazi conquest, and Soviet oppression had reduced almost fifty synagogues to one small house of worship.
From exile to ecstacy? Israel’s enduring resilience in the face of crisis - opinion
After October 7, this haredi woman refuses to stand apart from Israeli society
Jerusalem highlights: January 30-February 5
When brothers reunite: Ezekiel’s prophecy and Israel’s deepest divide
A biblical vision of unity shows why Israel’s deepest fractures are also its greatest tests.
My Word: 2025, in its own words - opinion
From AI slop to rage bait, 2025’s words reveal a world shaped by tech, outrage, and the human need to connect.
Grapevine, December 26, 2025: In his father’s footsteps
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Parashat Vayigash: A shoulder of tears
Though the formal verse of 'Shema, Israel' would only be inscribed later in Torah, Jacob sensed its truth centuries earlier.
Parashat Vayigash: Sharp emotional transitions
The Torah describes the emotional upheaval, the sharp transition from deep sorrow to astonishment and joy, when Jacob discovers that Joseph is alive and even holds a senior position in Egypt.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.
The day everything changed for Jewish Australians - opinion
The Bondi Beach attack on December 14 changed everything for Jewish Australians, revealing hate, heroism, and choices that shape their future.
Beyond the Headlines: In memory of Rabbi Eli Schlanger - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Death penalty debate: Jewish reverence for life vs Ben-Gvir’s cheapening of life - opinion
In degrading terrorists and criminals, Itamar Ben-Gvir is trashing Jewish religious values and cheapening everybody’s life.
