Judaism
Love at 85, 93: Rosh Hashanah romance that began at shul
A Rosh Hashanah moment in shul sparked a late-life romance in Jerusalem’s French Hill.
From Der Judenstaat to modern Israel: Herzl’s vision in today’s world - opinion
Temple Mount’s delicate balance tested as Jewish prayer, Ramadan crowds meet
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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
Preger, aged 27 is a lone soldier who made aliyah from the Netherlands. For the past four years, he has been active with the Growing Wings Foundation, a nonprofit that supports lone soldiers.
Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in a sweeping retrospective
A trained sociologist and street photographer, Aron took iconic photos of his fellow members of the New York Havurah in its 1970s heyday.
Jerusalem Orthodox churches don’t represent all Christians - opinion
Evangelical Catholics reject claims that Christian Zionism is harmful and believe in the Jewish people’s covenant with god.
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.
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