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 ANCIENT COLUMNS lie in the submerged Egyptian harbor of Tyre/Sour, southern Lebanon, seen in 2019.

Southern Lebanon is actually northern Israel

Historically speaking, southern Lebanon is in fact northern Israel, and the roots of the Jewish people in the area run deep.

  An illustrative image of a man on a mountaintop.

Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash

We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.

Faith in miracles must be accompanied with taking action post-Oct. 7

Like Elisha, we must combine faith in miracles with direct, personal action. Our wounded defenders need not only our prayers; they need our presence, support, and commitment.

By KENNETH BRANDER
15/11/2024

Vayera: Having the courage to answer God's call to responsibility

Jews do not accept the world that is. They challenge it in the name of the world that ought to be. Walk ahead. Take personal responsibility. Judaism is God’s call to responsibility.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
15/11/2024

Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right

Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
04/11/2024

Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage others to be good. There are times when each of us must lead.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
01/11/2024

Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR MARRAKECH
01/11/2024
 YORAM RAANAN, ‘The Three Pillars,’ 100 x 70 cm., acrylic on canvas.

Parashat Noah: Upholding the world

Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good deeds can contribute to the stability of the world.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
01/11/2024
 THE MAGNIFICENT creation had decayed and become corrupt.

Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent

No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.

  An illustrative image of plants shaped like the Earth's continents.

Parashat Bereshit: A world of building and creation

Everything created in the six days of creation requires action, such as mustard needing to be sweetened, lupines needing to be cooked, wheat needing to be ground, and even man needing to be perfected

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