Judaism
Jerusalem highlights: June 5-11
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Parashat Shlah: The absolute truth
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
What does the kashrut reform repeal mean, and could it raise food prices? - explainer
From Passover to sirens: Why Jewish survival still demands action - opinion
In every single generation, there are those who would seek our destruction – but we are still here.
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: The promise of permanence
The covenant endures. The people have returned. And, as the Malbim teaches, we shall never again be cast out.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Love your neighbor as yourself
The days between Pesach and Shavuot invite reflection, as Rabbi Akiva teaches that loving others is central to receiving the Torah.
Israel must welcome all Jews, not only those who fit a narrow mold - opinion
Calls for aliyah must inspire all Jews, not just select groups, and reflect a broad, inclusive Zionist vision rooted in dignity and shared purpose.
Israel at 78: An appropriate birthday gift - opinion
Nations, like individuals, are not defined by how they celebrate their birthdays, but by how they respond to the clarity those moments provide.
The Torah our children wrote - opinion
On the stickers lining our lampposts, our fallen soldiers left something ancient. A new Mishnah, written not in ink but in lives.
Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion
Beyond security, Israel must serve as an anchor for Jewish identity, culture, and global engagement.
Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone
Yakov Schacht finds the mentality behind ninjutsu – which also forms the basis of his Shinobi Leadership Coaching business – invaluable and instructive in these scary times.
This month in Jewish history: History, memory, destiny
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.
