Religion
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
Taking decisions in both hands: Ex-hostages Keith, Aviva Siegel find new meaning in Yom Kippur
An American perspective: Why Yom Kippur still brings Jews together, even without belief - opinion
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion
There was a young man who was chosen. He did not choose himself. In fact, he had no plans to enter politics and no ambition to become prime minister. Yet God often chooses people who never expect it.
The breached walls we must rebuild this Seventeenth of Tamuz - opinion
This fast day is a reminder that destruction begins inside when unity fails and division takes root.
Israeli organization's 'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad
The 'Secular House' is the brainchild of the Free Secular Movement, an Israeli activist organization that promotes secularism and the separation of religion and state in Israel.
The mikveh belongs to the women of Israel, not to those who yell at them - opinion
Publicly funded mikvaot exist to serve the people of Israel. Every woman who enters should be treated with respect.
Cardinal Cupich's support shows Jews are gaining powerful allies against antisemitism - opinion
A key voice in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, is speaking up in support of the Jewish people.
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.
Not your zaide’s kiddush: Jerusalem's young olim are reinventing the Shabbat kiddush
From apartments to synagogues, Jerusalem's young adults are reinventing kiddush as a social gathering that fits modern life.
Florida attorney general says schools must allow absences for religious instruction
Florida’s attorney general has issued a legal opinion saying school districts must allow parents to excuse their children from off-site religious instruction programs.
Israel's haredi divide has become a test of national unity - opinion
Israel's haredi crisis is about more than military service; it's a test of shared responsibility and national cohesion.
