Judaism
One people cannot survive under two laws: What pushed Israel's deputy FM to resign - opinion
What I taught my daughter on Tisha B’Av – and why I resigned from the government.
On Shabbat Nachamu, Isaiah reminds us that human power is just an illusion
At Israel's biggest Bible study gathering, thousands turn to Tanakh for answers on politics
Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming - opinion
The mikveh belongs to the women of Israel, not to those who yell at them - opinion
Publicly funded mikvaot exist to serve the people of Israel. Every woman who enters should be treated with respect.
What Nishmat’s Ma’ayan program for Ethiopian women says about Israel’s future
As a board member of American Friends of Nishmat, and as someone whose family has proudly supported the institution for many years, I was privileged to witness the event.
Meeting our ancient cousins: What the Samaritans can teach about Jewish continuity - opinion
The existence of the Samaritans reminds us that possessing a text is not enough. The greater wonder is the survival of a people and a living tradition.
Jewish day school enrollment rising across denominations
One report found that non-Orthodox school enrollment has increased by 3% from 2021 to 2024, while Orthodox schools have seen a 7% increase.
Parashat Balak: Guarding our eyes
Jewish tradition values personal modesty and meaningful inner growth that is not displayed for public attention. Such conduct is fitting for a people who serve God.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Europe condemns settlements, but ignores Zionism’s deeper roots - opinion
Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people’s religion and culture, its national soul, cannot be complete without a national territory and is some 4,000 years old.
Resurrecting Herodium: A royal desert fortress awakens After 2,000 years
'Engaging the Essence': The Lubavitcher Rebbe as philosopher - review
While the Rebbe did not write a system, he spoke to occasions for 40 years. Bronstein anchors the structure of the Rebbe’s talks in his first discourse of 1951.
Fair is not always equal: Adapting bar, bat mitzvahs to developmental challenges - review
The goal of "A Different Spirit" is to offer practical guidance to those planning Jewish rite of passage ceremonies for youth with autism, anxiety, or other mental/physical health issues.
