Bible
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.
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years
Parashat Devarim: 'And from my students more than from all'
This dynamic of student inquiry and the teacher’s patient, honest response is essential for effective and meaningful learning – for both the teacher and the student.
Legacy in the desert: Why this Israeli national park is like no other
Blending ancient history with modern innovation, Timna Park has become a national treasure, thanks to decades of development led by Jewish National Fund-USA and the Chudnow family.
Parashat Pinchas: Every Jew is torn between hope and history
Moses does not stand alone on Nevo – we stand with him. Together, we gaze toward a future we build but may never fully enter. Together with him, many Jews look toward a land they may never cross.
Parashat Pinchas: Zealotry: The impetus to do the right thing
The story of Pinchas reminds us that even someone who once acted boldly in zeal can also become a leader of peace and understanding.
Tehran has arrested at least 21 Christians since Israel ceasefire, non-profit claims
The arrests occurred in Tehran, Rasht, Urmia, Kermanshah, and Varamin, with a further arrest in Kerman before the conflict, UK-based non-profit Article18 claimed.
Shiloh excavators zero in on gate they say could match the Ark-capture scene
The Associates for Biblical Research’s 2025 season is centred on an Iron Age gateway that team leaders claim aligns with the moment, recorded in 1 Samuel 4, when Israel lost the Ark of the Covenant.
This week in Jewish history: Moses breaks the Tablets
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Parashat Balak: Others’ privacy is sacrosanct
Compassionate eyes and a kind heart – yes. Probing eyes and a gossiping tongue – no.
AI cracks Hammurabi’s ancient script with near-perfect accuracy
Computers now read cuneiform tablets almost flawlessly.
Parashat Chukat: Simple faith
Faith – even when things don’t make sense. Faith – even when life is hard. Even when we have questions, we will always remain steadfast in our beliefs.
