Judaism
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
Levi Preger: From a Dutch town to the IDF
Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in a sweeping retrospective
Jerusalem Orthodox churches don’t represent all Christians - opinion
New York’s Jews are rightfully wary of Mamdani’s interfaith outreach. He should listen - editorial
Declining to sponsor the event was not a rejection of interfaith dialogue. It was an acknowledgment that dialogue alone is not enough.
Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock
Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.
Israeli voters deserve representatives they can trust - opinion
Reform is needed to make Israeli democracy meaningful as voters don't have enough influence over Knesset members.
The Epstein scandals and the collapse of moral restraint - opinion
Trust in today's world feels increasingly fragile, and Judaism offers hope that societies can recover not by lowering standards to match disappointment, but by reaffirming religious values.
Jerusalem through Ethiopian eyes: Understanding Israel's capital through its Ethiopian communities
As Jerusalem continues to evolve, the rhythms of Ethiopian heritage shape its character in unmistakable ways.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog
Moses understood that genuine service of God is not found in thunder and lightning but rather in the place of fog, confusion, and lack of clarity.
Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai
Whenever people are convinced that they are acting in the name of higher goals – especially when they believe they are serving God – moral boundaries become fragile.
The paradox of antisemitism education – and why it backfired - opinion
Antisemitism is not ordinary bigotry, and treating it like every other form of prejudice misunderstands its psychology and makes the problem worse.
Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah
Ariel Weintraub, an Argentinian-Israeli who has been living in the country for the past 20 years, decided to fully convert to Judaism after connecting with his Jewish coworkers.
