Jewish faith

Hanukkah: The great light of the small jug

The Maccabees understood the message: Yes, pure oil, even in small quantities, can illuminate much more than meets the eye.

Jewish history is predetermined: We know how it ends, just not when - opinion

Taking the long view of Jewish history mustn’t distract us from present and immediate challenges, but it should provide optimism even during dark moments. 

How can we continue to pray amid war and atrocity? - opinion

How can we extol a God who listens to the calls of His people and provides for His creations when confronted with such unspeakable violence?

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
13/10/2023
  Mike Pompeo (left) and David Friedman filming Route 60

Route 60: Biblical Highway breaks box office expectations

The movie, produced by Trinity Broadcasting Company, was released on Monday night.

‘HAVING CHOSEN God, the Torah is God’s response to us.’ Pictured: The Yanov Torah, rescued from the

When Daf Yomi meets the headlines - comment

Both sides need to open up Tuesday’s Daf - Gittin 56 – and learn the lessons, and both sides need to do so immediately.

11/07/2023

Israel is like the Titan submersible: Frail and fragile - opinion

Ben-Gurion was warned repeatedly that should he carry out his pledge to declare statehood, we would be cast into a hostile sea of enemies who would determinedly bang against our hull.

Is religion rational? - opinion

Though the red heifer ceremony is exceptional, it is also iconic. It signals that all commandments lie beyond the grasp of human comprehension.

We have seen the Jewish future, and it is all about choice

Choosing to be Jewish is at the center of Jewish life in America, how are the different streams of Judaism adapting?

By JEROME A. CHANES/JTA , MARK SILK/JTA
17/06/2023

Parashat Shelah: The age of pessimism

Our descent into gloomy pessimism was caused by loss of faith – both in God and in ourselves.

What Interfaith Meetings Can Lead To - Opinion

How do we move from interfaith conferences to interfaith action?

By RABBI ARIE FOLGER
25/05/2023
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