Judaism
Grapevine, August 29, 2025: Keep kids away from Uman
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
Parashat Shoftim: A king who rules over himself
Miri Regev waives Ben-Gurion Airport flight curfew for travelers to Uman
Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized
Following two seperate incidents and under pressure from the Philadelphia Jewish community, the Weitzman will return the flag to its place.
Seventy Years of Guinness World Records, 70 Years of Jewish Excellence
As the Guinness Book celebrates 70 years, Israel and the Jewish Diaspora continue to break records, from the heroic to the heartwarming.
Beyond the headlines: Taking care of yourself
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Two congregations, two opinions as Torahs hit the floor at separate NYC services
Torah scrolls are treated with such reverence that on the rare occasions that they are dropped, it becomes news, at least in the Jewish media.
Between two narratives: A candid conversation with an ultra-Orthodox Israeli
Explaining the ultra-Orthodox mindset that has led to widespread refusal to serve in the IDF.
Israel aims to improve absorption of olim into education system ahead of coming school year
Making Aliyah is a massive life change for all olim, but school-aged children often face a unique struggle when integrating into the Israeli education system.
'You’re part of genocide': Chilean synagogue targeted by anti-Israel vandals
The Jewish Community of Chile's representative body condemned the attack in a Sunday X/Twitter post, warning that acts of hatred could not be normalized.
Tel Aviv decries 'non-issue' in synagogue controversy, ‘faith’ clause removed months ago
The most up-to-date text of the clause shows that the “faith” part has been taken out, undercutting what many ministers and Members of Knesset were quick to catalogue as a widespread liberal threat.
From neighbors and friends, why betrayal still haunts Jews to this day - opinion
Betrayal does not break us. It hardens our realism, sharpens our solidarity, deepens our reliance on God, and strengthens our commitment to Israel.
Parashat Re'eh: Divine consolation, both intimate and universal
'The time for consolation is now, and the path to redemption lies before us.'
Parashat Re'eh: The gift of mercy
This is our ancestral heritage, passed down through the generations, and rooted so deeply that it is part of our very nature.