Abraham
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
The strongest predictor of antisemitic attitudes was belief that God’s promises to the Jewish people have ended, while men who believed God's covenant endures had lower antisemitic attitude scores.
‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion
Israel is winning the World Cup of public diplomacy by aiding earthquake-hit Venezuela - opinion
Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion
Israel's first olim: Abraham and Sarah
The story of his life up until the moment God tells Abraham to leave is tantalizingly elusive. This is why the midrash there plays such a central role in answering: Why was he chosen?
Parashat Lech Lecha: Justice – the source of blessing
Abraham’s unique path - and ours nowadays - is to pursue justice and perform acts of loving-kindness.
Why is Abraham the chosen one?
Shouldn’t this great man be introduced along with his heroic credentials? Why is this his past résumé kept confidential?
Judaism has compassion for animals
Jewish thinkers and commentators weigh in on textual sources about compassion and cruelty regarding animal slaughter.
UAE cabinet approves opening embassy in Tel Aviv
The UAE and Israel agreed to normalize relations in August, a deal forged largely over shared fears of Iran.
Israel-Europe ties improving, warming up to Abraham Accords - exclusive
The Foreign Ministry has been working to help those European diplomats understand the shift in the paradigm of the Middle East.
Five-hundred years in the life of the Amon family
From the surrender of Spain to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent and beyond, they were there.
What does the 'lech lecha' phrase mean?
What does 'lech lecha' mean, and how can we understand it as a calling to search for God?
The exodus from Babel continues
As the debate over Abraham’s exodus from Babel resumes, it is incumbent upon us to try to read that invisible ink that leads to the Promised Land.
Jordan Peterson turns to Genesis for lessons on civilization in peril
Peterson's search is for eternal values – virtues and themes that are “common across all human experience, across all time.”