Torah
Shabbat Aliyah: Israeli communities that make aliyah possible come together to honor new olim
As 42 congregations across Israel celebrate Shabbat Aliyah, they honor both the journeys that brought olim here and the communal spirit those immigrants bring with them.
Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone
Parashat Lech Lecha: There is no wisdom like that gained through experience
Norwegian auction house withdraws sale of SS-looted Torah fragment following Israeli outcry
Israel’s election must be about repairing society after October 7 - opinion
The silent majority of the Israeli public must step up and choose tikkun – the repair of society to make it better – and ensure that our heroic soldiers will not have died in vain.
From learning to leading: How students can pass on Jewish tradition - opinion
From leading campus tours to organizing charity committees, students can help strengthen Jewish identity by learning to pass it on.
I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion
Whenever an election approached, everyone wanted to know: Who are you voting for? “I can’t vote,” I would answer. “I’m Canadian.” I loved being neutral.
Beyond the Headlines: Dedicating Torah study and why no good deed is done alone - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home
Zionism awakened an ancient attachment to Israel, offering even less religious Jews a powerful connection to their people and homeland.
Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe
A Satmar scribe and a Reform synagogue joined forces to restore 1,564 Torah scrolls rescued from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Netanyahu built Israel’s military power, but undermined its security - opinion
Power is the capacity to strike, and Israel has it in abundance. Security is a society’s capacity to absorb a blow, hold together, and sustain itself. Power did not save Be’eri or Nir Oz.
Parashat Noah: The main thing is the intention
Noah’s sacrifice after the Flood offers a lesson in sincere faith and the importance of doing good without seeking recognition.
Torah MiTzion marks 30 years of strengthening ties between Israel, Diaspora Jewry
Hundreds of former emissaries and community leaders gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate three decades of Jewish education and religious-Zionist outreach across more than 20 countries.
The land and sky of miracles: Flydubai hijacking reminded Israel of God's protection - opinion
The dramatic events of flydubai’s flight 1073 – what I like to call “the miracle at 30,000 feet” – have brought to the surface a host of eye-opening revelations.