Magazine
What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
The mitzvah of honoring one's parents is not a narrow religious demand but a foundational moral duty.
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Sightings, sounds, and self-knowledge: Ten reasons to go out next week
Parashat Toldot: Directing our natural inclinations
This is humanity’s eternal challenge: Not to give in to impulses and the desire for immediate gratification but to steer it toward a higher purpose.
Israel's Piano Man: Rami Kleinstein's journey from Long Island to Hebrew pop maestro - interview
Many people refer to Kleinstein as the Israeli Billy Joel, mainly for the similarities in their melodic, piano-based songs about love and life. But the parallels don’t end there.
A comical series of bureaucratic frustration: Effi Frohwein's aliyah story
After Oct. 7, I had in mind that I want to be with my family, meaning Am Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael
Lihi Lapid on ‘I Wanted to Be Wonderful’: An honest look at raising an autistic child
Lihi Lapid is a best-selling Israeli novelist and author of an essay collection and children’s books, as well as a journalist and photographer who speaks regularly about women’s issues.
De Facto: Dinner turns to dancing at this simple yet ambitious restaurant - review
The concept behind De Facto is simple yet ambitious, says owner Rom Sherman. 'We wanted to create a place where guests never have to choose between a great meal and a great night out.'
Roots: A perfect model of coexistence, and one of the best kosher restaurants in Israel - review
'We arrived later than planned and were ravenous. This has nothing to do with the conclusion we reached after our meal that Roots must be one of the best kosher restaurants in Israel.'
Voices from the Arab press: The Grand Egyptian Museum, Mamdani, and Gaza
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
The healing waters of the Galilee: Rediscovering Israel’s northern sanctuary
Its mild climate, hot mineral springs, and tranquil surroundings have vast potential for integrative wellness. Along these northern shores, a new story of healing is emerging.
Is emigration harming Israel's medical services? - opinion
Was this just the way that hospitals and surgeries work? Or was there a shortage of doctors, contributing to delay and inability to share basic, comforting information to an anxious patient in pain?
Parashat Chayei Sara: ‘Ger v’toshav’ – unfinished belonging
Until our people are gathered and the land is restored, we remain wanderers yearning for wholeness.