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From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state

As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart

By KENNETH BRANDER
07/02/2025

Parashat Beshalach: The path to victory

Unite the nation through love and kindness, and we will defeat the descendants of Amalek.

Parashat Beshalach: How to cross the Reed Sea

We are at a watershed moment, and we need to respond from courage, artfulness, and faith, – not from despair. It’s time to cross the Reed Sea together.

By RAPHAEL SHUCHAT
07/02/2025
  An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Jewish Youth across Europe embrace Bible Quiz in historic competition

Munich event sees record participation as young Jews reconnect with tradition and identity.

Hatred, a spiritual sickness that consumes the soul

Avoid hatred; it is the poison of progress and is a cancer to the soul. 

Parashat Bo: Beautiful as the moon

The commandment of sanctifying the month is not merely a technical instruction for those who establish the calendar on how and when to determine the new month.

Parashat Va'era: Pharaoh’s sin of hubris

The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse.

Trump stirs curiosity online after not placing hand on Bible during oath

Trump had chosen the Bible the 16th President Abraham Lincoln was sworn in on and one given to Trump by his mother, his transition team said.

By REUTERS
21/01/2025

Parashat Shemot: Compassion and respect for others

Redemption and progress cannot come at the expense of another’s dignity.

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