Religion
In Israel, even fear and grief can become courage, resilience and joy - opinion
Israelis confronted terror, grief and October 7 remembrance with the courage, resilience and humor that define the Israeli spirit.
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
Bones of medieval tsar, 48 religious relics to be exchanged under new Greece-Bulgaria heritage MoU
Baku's Jewish school passes 100 students as Azerbaijan's Jewish community continues to grow
To mark the occasion, members of the community gathered with Isayev in a sukkah in Baku, joined by representatives of the Azerbaijani authorities.
Zionist education must teach students to understand, not fear, Zionism - opinion
Zionist education should give young Jews the history and knowledge to understand their national identity rather than fear defending it.
South Jersey's Jewish community and personal injury legal rights
A look at New Jersey personal injury law and the practical considerations Jewish clients may face, from Sabbath scheduling and kosher care to community institution claims.
Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial
On Yom Kippur, Jews across the world gather to recite the same confessions. That shared observance does not require Jews to agree about how Judaism should be practiced.
In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis
The October 7 attack has affected all Israelis somehow. Some have questioned God’s existence. Others have gotten closer to religion, and sought connection to spirituality.
The Jewish sin we never confess: Choosing indifference over love - opinion
Judaism does not demand agreement or unity. It demands that we never erase another Jew from the circle of our obligations.
Taking decisions in both hands: Ex-hostages Keith, Aviva Siegel find new meaning in Yom Kippur
After being denied the most basic choices in Hamas captivity, Keith and Aviva Siegel are reclaiming their freedom and finding a different meaning in Yom Kippur.
An American perspective: Why Yom Kippur still brings Jews together, even without belief - opinion
We are made viscerally aware of the value of time, of a moment, of a day. And so it is with Yom Kippur, the Day.
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
Beyond its connection to Yom Kippur’s theme of repentance, experts believe the answer lies in Kol Nidre's core musical architecture.
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, NLI’s curator Dr. Chaim Neria explains how the NLI came to house thousands of prayer books, noting that “it fits into the overall mission of the library.”
