Torah
Netanyahu built Israel’s military power - but undermined its security - opinion
Power is the capacity to strike, and Israel has it in abundance. Security is a society’s capacity to absorb a blow, hold together, and sustain itself. Power did not save Be’eri or Nir Oz.
Parashat Noah: The main thing is the intention
Torah MiTzion marks 30 years of strengthening ties between Israel, Diaspora Jewry
The land and sky of miracles: Flydubai hijacking reminded Israel of God's protection - opinion
'Echoes of Rashi': Exploring R. Shlomo Yitzhaki's ideas and their relevance today
Rashi’s comment reminds us that history is shaped not only by people who occupy positions of power, but also by the timing of their arrival.
Parashat Bereishit: The world of water
Water is also the thread that connects the festival of Sukkot, which we recently concluded, with the first Torah portion, Parashat Bereishit, read on the first Shabbat after Sukkot.
Beyond the Headlines: The lessons we cannot afford to miss - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF
The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.
United Hatzalah volunteers rescue Torah scrolls from Jerusalem synagogue fire
Just as Jews devote themselves first and foremost to protecting human life, United Hatzalah also protects sacred objects when they are threatened.
Simchat Torah 2026: What exactly are we so joyous about?
The joy of Simchat Torah is not merely an individual’s personal joy. It is joy about the Torah that exists within the people of Israel.
MK Busso criticizes haredi draft march, says Shas, Likud will continue collaboration after election
"These are the same people who also march against the haredi parties. Against me and against each and every one of us."
Ben-Gvir’s gallows betray the Jewish values at the heart of Zionism - opinion
Ben-Gvir’s gallows, in so many ways, does not represent life. It is also antithetical to Judaism and Zionism.
Sukkot 2026: Yom Kippur reminds us life is short - Sukkot asks what we do with it - opinion
Yom Kippur asks God for life. Sukkot asks what we will do with it and whether we will make our time count.
Sukkot 2026: What the sukkah and Four Species teach us about Israeli unity
The sukkah is where we spend much of our time over the holiday, eating our meals, and many sleep in the sukkah when conditions and weather allow.
