Judaism
Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working
Far-right, antisemitic media personalities such as Dan Bilzerian and Nick Fuentes slammed Lang for being a "Jewish operative" and a Jew "larping as a white Christian."
The next war after Iran: The battle for the soul of Islam - opinion
Understanding the psychology driving modern antisemitism - opinion
From Parshat Zachor to war with Iran: Israel will never be defenseless - opinion
A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world
Early morning sirens coincided with the morning of Shushan Purim, as thousands of Israelis gathered, despite a prohibition on public gatherings, to fulfill the mitzvah of hosting a Megillah reading.
From Hollywood to aliyah and wartime: Diane Neal’s leap of faith
The former television star opens up about loss, Israel and why she chose to begin again during war.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
The Book of Esther: How letters preserved Jewish identity across empires and exile - opinion
How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.
Purim 2026: Celebrating with faith, fun, and resilience through the years
From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.
Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
The Tomb of Mordechai and Esther: Iran's Jewish, Purim heritage
According to the tradition of the Jews of Persia, after Haman’s downfall, hostility toward the Jews intensified, and Mordechai and Esther left Shushan and wandered north, to the city of Hamadan.
Megillah in the Miklat: Tel Aviv moves Purim underground as Operation Roaring Lion rages
Despite Operation Roaring Lion, Israelis continue to celebrate Purim in shelters and homes, with community efforts to ensure the mitzvot are fulfilled, including sending gift packages to the needy.
'The Gavriel Tirosh Affair': Unforgettable teacher, lingering memory - review
Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.
