What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
The mitzvah of honoring one's parents is not a narrow religious demand but a foundational moral duty.
Judaism
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
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Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years
The service came following a decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand entry hours to the site beyond nighttime visits.
A new exhibit honors writer Lore Segal, a child survivor and lifelong skeptic of easy truths
The title of a new exhibit mounted by the Leo Baeck Institute in New York: “And That’s True Too: The Life and Work of Lore Segal,” will be available on April 15.
Parashat Bo: Jeremiah’s timeless promise to Israel
Empires crumble, pain persists, yet Israel survives; Jeremiah’s words offer reassurance across generations.
Parashat Bo: The world is catching up, again
'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion' was a crude forgery that peddled the myth of a clandestine Jewish cabal manipulating institutions under the guise of doing good.
Parashat Bo: Promises must be kept
Keeping promises is the foundation of trust between people, of educating children, and of building a moral future.
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The high price of not listening: What Pharaoh teaches us about power and humility
Pharaoh ignored every warning until his nation collapsed. His mistake isn’t ancient, it’s painfully familiar today.
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Parashat Va'era: Between Pharaoh and Persia, pride before a fall
The Iranian regime, like Pharaoh, has long encouraged the belief that it is untouchable. Yet the protests reveal a profound rupture between the state and the society it purports to lead.
Parashat Va’era: Why being good is the secret strength we forget
Why does Moses step aside for Aaron during the first plagues? The answer reveals a profound Torah teaching about humility and gratitude.
