Mount sinai
Rosh Hashanah 2026: The Jewish people must answer the shofar’s call to unity - opinion
In a year marked by antisemitism and uncertainty, the Jewish community has shown the strength that comes from standing together as one people.
Parashat Eikev: With respect for the past
Parashat Korah: The story of the almond – and of diligence
Parashat Shlah: The absolute truth
The six most important days in Jewish history
Over 1.2 million days have passed since we left Egypt. To pick just a few days to visit is an impossible task. Yet in my fantasies over the years, I kept settling on the same few days.
Seeing the speaking mouth: A Jewish approach to the material world
The creative impulse takes on progressively greater shape, finally culminating in the tangible creation of the physical universe
Shavuot: Between revelation and revolution - comment
In each generation, the Jew has an obligation to follow and interpret the Torah, assuring that the Sinaic tradition will endure and never die out.
Shavuot: The voice of God in the revelation on Sinai
The revelation at Mount Sinai of the Torah remains a mystery as to what exactly happened and what exactly was heard.
Parashat Yitro: What preceded the receiving of the Torah?
The parasha is called Yitro because it begins with the story of Jethro coming to the Israelites’ encampment.
Ancient Christian manuscripts digitized at monastery beneath Mount Sinai
The monastery lies at the foot of Mount Sinai, by tradition the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Novel Speech
Shvimer-Rothschild: "It is important for us to make our treatment accessible to people around the globe."