Parsha
Beyond the Headlines: Have you heard Elkana Levi’s speech? - opinion
Elkana did not gloss over the pain or the difficulty. He spoke about friends who had been killed, and about his darkest moments.
Parashat Re'eh: The choice to choose
On Shabbat Nachamu, Isaiah reminds us that human power is just an illusion
Parashat Hukat: A life of meaning
Our fallen soldiers live on, like Jacob and David - opinion
The ancient teaching that our biblical forefathers never truly died finds new meaning in the enduring legacies of Israel's fallen heroes.
Parashat Vayigash: Trading passion for compassion
Israelis are deeply passionate about their political and ideological beliefs. As a people, Jews possess a natural tenacity and a remarkable strength of will.
At the edge of doubt and faith - opinion
"Doubt has pushed me into a more profound and existential space, forcing me to confront life’s rawest truths and to anchor myself in something deeper."
Parashat ‘Vayishlach’: Be Thyself
"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world."
Parashat Toldot reveals the profound impact of genuine communication - opinion
So many aspects of our lives are impacted by misinformation and enhanced by genuine communication.
Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem
This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle.
Jewels of wisdom: Rivkah’s gift of sensitivity
Parashat Vayeira: Order of priorities
No spiritual experience, no matter how lofty, takes precedence over simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming guests, visiting the sick.
At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening
Ishay Ribo’s concert at Madison Square Garden brought together thousands of Jews in a powerful expression of unity and spirituality amid recent grief and loss.
The IDF reflects Israeli society: Ethical through and through - opinion
Ancient Torah laws of war resonate in modern Israel, linking ethical society to military strength.
