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  PROSPERITY CAN lead to forgetfulness (Illustrative).

Parashat Ekev: The remembering person

The remembering person is the moral person. The remembering person does not sink into self-satisfaction, pride, and narcissism.

An ultra-Orthodox jew prays at the Westen Wall July 17, 2002 on Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av is the time for some serious soul-searching

Know Comment: On the eve of Tisha B’Av, Israelis ought to recommit themselves to a vision of the common good; to just a little less hacking at each other politically; to a touch more tolerance.

  Abuse (illustrative)

'Learn to be grateful': 22 ways bad therapists defend abusers to victims

Therapists often encourage victims to pamper, protect, pity, and even praise abusers! Their goal is: “Maintain relationships at all costs.”

By MIRIAM ADAHAN
11/08/2024

Newly discovered biblical moat in Jerusalem reveals city's ancient fortifications

A 3,500-year-old trench found in Jerusalem's City of David reveals the city's northern fortification, resolving a 150-year-old debate.

21/07/2024
 A close-up of the Tyrian silver shekel coin.

Israel Archaeological Proof: Bringing proof of ancient Jewish settlement in Israel

Newly updated website provides proof of Jewish settlement in Israel from the biblical period onward.

By DAVID BRUMMER
20/07/2024
 DID THE people of Israel have any real reason to fear Balaam’s curse?

Parashat Balak: Can God be bribed?

What does God require of us? He demands – and this is a firm demand, not a polite request – that we be good: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.

Grapevine July 12, 2024: Important visits

Movers and shakers in Israeli Society.

Parashat Chukat: Protest against death

Judaism has a surprising perspective on death.

Judaism encourages haredim to draft into IDF

Evasion from military service, even to learn Torah, has no precedent in our history or our writings and codified laws. 

By ODED FORER
08/07/2024

Biblical, Quranic names dominate: Abigail, David, and Mohammed are most popular in Israel in 2023

The name Mohammed (the name of the Islamic prophet) is the most popular in Israel overall and among Muslim boys in particular.

03/07/2024
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