The Exodus
Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming - opinion
Written roughly in the time of Isaiah, The Odyssey had nothing to do with the Jews. Its narrative, however, sure is relevant to the Jews, as their own narrative comes under assault.
Partial statue of Ramesses the Great found in ancient Egyptian capital city along Nile
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion
From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state - opinion
As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart
The book of Exodus: Our resilience and ability to grow from trauma
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Archaeologists find sword linked to Ramses II, tied to Biblical Exodus
Egyptian military structures were strategically built along routes in the northwestern Nile Delta to bolster defense against threats from the Western Desert and Mediterranean Sea.
Passover and Sukkot: lessons for Israel's unfinished journey to freedom post-October 7 – opinion
Israel's ongoing journey to freedom and security is an all-in collective effort, especially following October 7.
Parashat Pinhas: How Moses ended his role as leader of the Jewish people
God informs Moses: Your role is over. You have led the people faithfully for the past 40 years, and now, just before the people reach their destination and enter the Land of Israel, must step aside.
Jews are in a moment of broken illusions, but we’re stronger than we think - opinion
Our Torah portions offer comfort, reminding us that the past was never perfect and that the gap between the real and ideal has been part of our DNA from time immemorial.
The modern exodus and messianic fulfillment is today's Israel - opinion
We can project that since Israel is the Exodus of our millennium, it will be at the center of the developing Jewish culture going forward. The Jewish origin story is the origin of our modern nation.
Unity from division: The lesson of God splitting the Red Sea and the Jews
When we learn the lesson of the Sea of Reeds to feel unity in our hearts, with all our differences, we can be more of the mind to “see” each other, be more forgiving, and able to focus on the good.
Mindfulness: Is freeing yourself harder than parting the Red Sea?
Mindfulness involves releasing attachment to our thoughts and emotions, rather than becoming entangled in them and seeing them as personal traits.
Miracles do happen: A look at the biblical splitting of the Red Sea
The splitting of the Red Sea is central to Jewish identity, but as the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks asked, "In what sense was it a miracle?"
