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
Local Testimony 2025: Powerful images of conflict, life, and hope at Eretz Israel Museum
The Eretz Israel Museum hosts Local Testimony 2025, a moving exhibition of photography documenting war, life, and hope.
'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review
Rabbi Leo Dee does not write about trauma from a theoretical distance, nor is the book solely a memoir. Instead, he combines his own experience within a broader human framework.
'Why Am I a Jew?' A sincere attempt at addressing big questions about Judaism - book review
Rosner’s book was written primarily for non-practicing Jews perplexed by Judaism in general and by apparent contradictions between Jewish and Western values in particular.
Bar-Ilan University’s ecosystem: Science, crisis, and institutional responsibility
From the Phantom jet to the helm of Israel’s second-largest university, Prof. Arie Zaban reflects on leadership during war and why universities can’t lose sight of the people they serve
Why I can’t live without Shabbat
The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.
Aliyah: Navigating the contours of academia
What began as export of American branch campuses to the Gulf states ended up with those same states investing millions into American universities in a non-transparent way.
Supporting Israel’s soldiers: Alon Center helps reservists rebuild their lives
The Alon Center helps Israeli reservists navigate life after combat by providing support for the soldiers and their families.
Embrace the wins: When life turns upside down, focus on what you can control
'I am grateful, as always, to all of my readers and ask everyone to include my three-year-old grandson Yishai ben Shayna Miriam in your prayers. Together we all can and will make a difference.'
New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity
From light lagers to imperial stouts, Israel’s new craft beers offer unique flavors and stories in every sip.
Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv: Veteran vegan cuisine - restaurant review
My companion’s choice was savory buckwheat crepe with an arugula salad. It had an excellent sweet dressing and a vegetable I had never encountered before – watermelon radish.