Torah
What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?
Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.
Rediscovering an ancient gift: What Nigerian Jews taught me about the meaning of Shabbat - opinion
This week in Jewish history: Moses ascends Mount Sinai, a massacre shakes Hebron
Parashat Shoftim: Wholehearted – and well
Parashat Devarim: Always relevant
The Torah remains unchanged, yet its message can be expressed anew in the language, challenges, and circumstances of every generation.
Beyond the Headlines: New synagogue in Kissufim, with the old Torah ark from Gush Katif - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Are there other lessons from October 7? - opinion
The October 7 massacre fell on 22 Tishrei – Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two days that signify the highest joy: one completing the festival of Sukkot, the other our rejoicing in the Torah itself
Fixing the blurred line between Judaism and religion - opinion
Religion, similar to volunteer work, is better kept private to preserve its authenticity. Religious adults generally make the decision to remain religious due to their personal beliefs.
Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
Thinking about the Basic Law: Torah Study - opinion
This law means by “Torah study” includes only haredi students at haredi yeshivas who are engaged almost exclusively with religious issues, and most of whom have very little, if any, general education
Israel's hysterical Torah study bill will backfire on the ultra-Orthodox - opinion
What’s really happening is a payoff to the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) political parties, against the will of an overwhelming majority of Israelis and in direct defiance of the Supreme Court.
Basic Law: Debasing Torah - opinion
The proposed Basic Law: Torah Study would grant constitutional status to Torah study, but in practice it would turn a sacred obligation into a political and legal instrument. That would harm Torah...
Retracing the history of Talmudic sage Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki (Rashi), from Germany to France
Many associate him with Worms, Germany, where he studied as a young man. However, his hometown was Troyes, the capital of France’s Champagne region, where he served as a rabbi and dayan.
Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes
An Israeli nonprofit is using a Tinder-style app to match shelter dogs and cats with loving families and reduce failed adoptions.
