God

Divine right or historical fact? Understanding the basis of Zionism in modern Israel

Is Zionism based on divine promises or historical claims? Explore how religious and secular perspectives intertwine in the foundation of the State of Israel.

This week in Jewish history: Divine mercy, Munich massacre, Khartoum resolution

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
30/08/2024

Heaven sent: Is Lebanon's earthquake a testament to divine protection?

Hezbollah's underground ambitions may now lie buried, turned to ashes before they had any chance to harm us. 

By DUVI HONIG
13/08/2024
 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

Want the solution to mental anguish? Try prayer

In times of threat and challenge, the value of prayer emerges as a multifaceted tool, offering solace, unity, and a pathway to mental peace.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
11/08/2024

Bill Maher’s misstep on faith and commentary

As a Bill Maher fan, I respect his truth-seeking, but his recent monologue on the Trump assassination attempt and religious language missed the mark.

By HAYIM LEITER
31/07/2024

'Making sense of God' through Norman Solomon's new book

Solomon’s aim is not to indoctrinate or convert but rather to provoke thought and stimulate discussion.

By RABBI REUVEN CHAIM KLEIN
21/07/2024
 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.

Is God an antisemite?

Since there is no good reason not to like us, is God’s disfavor toward the Jews something akin to the United Nations or the European Union, which just despise us irrationally?

Playing God: Judaism and the idea of randomness

God isn’t arbitrary and doesn’t abandon His world to chance.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy