Israel
The approach of spring: In Jerusalem, nature continues its cycle amid war - opinion
Like the plants, Jerusalemites are tough. In the last few years, we have undergone pain and grieving. But truly loving this city and this land, we are resilient.
Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
In the shadow of the Holocaust, survivors kept Passover alive in 1946 - opinion
Paul Ben-Haim’s war symphonies get just deserts
Romania weighs cancelling drone contract with Israel's Elbit Systems
The deal, signed in 2022, envisaged deliveries beginning in 2025, but delays prompted Romanian Defense Minister Miruta to consider canceling the deal.
Winning the psychological war: How Israelis endure Iran’s war of nerves
Iran’s strategy is psychological; the missiles are meant to do more than damage infrastructure, they are meant make us feel like we are unsafe.
Online algorithms are driving Israel’s global reputation crisis - opinion
Algorithms and short attention spans are eroding Israel’s image, but strategic engagement could change the nation's fortunes.
Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion
As Passover begins, a rabbinic voice challenges the Pope’s remarks on war, arguing that Jewish ethics demand moral clarity and the obligation of self-defense.
When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion
There are moments in history when reality itself seems to fracture, when the familiar dissolves, and humanity is forced to confront the limits of fear, power, and hope: The Exodus is one such moment.
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and the evolving ways we mark the Seder night.
IDF says missile launched from Yemen, Kindergarten struck in latest Hezbollah barrage
IRGC targets Amazon in Bahrain • Two soldiers injured in Lebanon • IDF kills over 40 Hezbollah terrorists in last 24 hours • Two infants wounded in Iranian barrage
Coming home: Traveling from Maine to Israel during the Iran war
A modern exodus unfolds as a rabbi navigates flights, borders, and devotion to reach Israel.
From ancient Egypt to Amalek: Understanding today’s threats through the Passover story - opinion
This Passover, Jews sit at the Seder table amid sirens, reflecting on freedom, oppression, and existential threats in today’s world.
Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world
From playful rituals to cherished stories, public figures share how they make their Passover Seders.