God

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Talking about God and Israel on Italian prime time TV

I don’t remember much of what I said; all I know is that at a certain point, I managed to squeeze in God, our land, the Torah, and the word “forever.”

By HADASSAH CHEN
27/10/2024
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We are the best generation of Jews ever and we chose to forgive God out of love

The people of Israel have clearly demonstrated this year that we are the greatest generation of Jews EVER. This year, we forgive God because we too love Him too much to end this story. 

By AHARON E. WEXLER
26/10/2024
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Simchat Torah: Grasping the divine strands of joy

It’s strained, if not seemingly impossible, to embody joy right now. The divine strands of joy around us are so dim as to be nearly invisible.

By RABBI SUSAN SILVERMAN
23/10/2024
  An Israeli family is seen in a bomb shelter in Safed during a wave of Iranian missiles.

Faulty shelters, resilient beauty: Sukkot and safety during wartime

As we push forward toward even more advanced, hermetically-sealing laser technology, we pray that God continues to guide us and protect us from the demonic forces that darken our skies.

  A man is seen constructing a sukkah for the Sukkot holiday.

Why sukkahs are made of waste, and what it teaches us about God

The commandment to build a sukkah using waste has a surprising dual meaning: It encourages us to seek more balance in our relationships.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
16/10/2024

After our repentance on Yom Kippur, will God repent for October 7?

What was God doing as the residents of Beeri were being BBQ'd alive? Why was the Almighty passive as Shani Louk was paraded unconscious and naked — and then decapitated? 

 The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron.

Yom Kippur 2024: Reconciling our personal journeys and collective experiences

How do we reconcile the deeply personal journey of Yom Kippur with the overwhelming collective experiences of the past year?

Rosh Hashanah: Wishing for a good and sweet year

It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the year.

Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah is the day of divine authority, and we are currently locked in a struggle to preserve His presence. One day, His presence will be palpable and undeniable. Until that day, we have faith.

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Our Mother who art in Heaven? Is God our mother or our father?

The Bible depicts God as both father and mother. Here's a look at both.

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