Judaism
WATCH: Thousands gather at Western Wall for selichot prayers as 'Post' observes Yom Kippur
The Jerusalem Post will temporarily pause news coverage to observe Yom Kippur. We wish all our readers a gmar hatima tova and an easy and meaningful fast.
ITIM demands equal conditions for women in upcoming Chief Rabbinate exams
In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis
The Jewish sin we never confess: Choosing indifference over love - opinion
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Rosh Hashanah 2026: Recognizing God's presence in the world after a year of conflict, division
The year leaves us with a divided picture: God’s presence has felt startlingly close, even as it has grown more obscured in the moral and cultural chaos around us.
25 ViZionaries: Rudy Rochman - No. 17
Founded and led the Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.
Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion
The High Holy Days are an opportunity to recalibrate approaches to Zionism, including the idea that it merely signifies a physical domain
As antisemitism rises, the Jewish world faces a turning point - opinion
From Toronto to cities around the world, rising antisemitism is threatening Jewish communities and raising urgent questions about their future.
Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion
A reading of the Talmud suggests that a soldier who won’t engage in life-saving activity on the merit of avoiding physical contact is but a ‘pious fool’
‘You are standing today’: A Jewish lesson for America, 25 years after 9/11
As we approach the 25th anniversary of that terrible day, this week’s haftarah (Isaiah 61:10-63:9) offers a powerful perspective on destruction, rebuilding, and memory.
Parashat Nitzavim: Why we are all responsible for one another
In a world increasingly focused on personal success, Parashat Nitzavim reminds us that no one stands alone. Our fate is bound together, and we are responsible for one another.
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From Israel to New York: Fighting for truth on the front line - opinion
A bonus is that we’re making our fellow Jews feel safer: More seen. More heard. More represented. More protected. And that, for us, is the biggest blessing of all.
