Judaism
The Epstein scandals and the collapse of moral restraint - opinion
Trust in today's world feels increasingly fragile, and Judaism offers hope that societies can recover not by lowering standards to match disappointment, but by reaffirming religious values.
Jerusalem through Ethiopian eyes: Understanding Israel's capital through its Ethiopian communities
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog
Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai
Whenever people are convinced that they are acting in the name of higher goals – especially when they believe they are serving God – moral boundaries become fragile.
The paradox of antisemitism education – and why it backfired - opinion
Antisemitism is not ordinary bigotry, and treating it like every other form of prejudice misunderstands its psychology and makes the problem worse.
Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah
Ariel Weintraub, an Argentinian-Israeli who has been living in the country for the past 20 years, decided to fully convert to Judaism after connecting with his Jewish coworkers.
Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion
Jews must combine the ways of life of both the Diaspora and the Israelis to ensure a safe, strong, and vibrant future.
Women as halachic leaders, then and now - opinion
In our generation, we are privileged to encounter women whose learning, commitment, and spiritual leadership who serve the Jewish people by answering halachic questions and issuing rulings.
Light unto the nations: Rivkah Lambert Adler and teaching Torah outward
The concept of illuminating the nations of the world was always envisioned as one of prophetic destiny rather than real obligation. Author Rivkah Lambert Adler confronts this very notion.
Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue
Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.
Israel is awaiting potential Iranian attacks as uncertainty rises - opinion
Citizens of Israel are adapting their daily routines while preparing for the possibility of Iranian missile attacks.
Pax Silica: Israel’s chance to become a must-have ally - opinion
Pax Silica offers Israel a path from protected ally of the US to indispensable partner on the global stage.
Dnipro chief rabbi: Joy in being Jewish restored post-Soviet Dnipro Jewry
When Kaminetsky arrived in the Closed City in 1990, the years of pogroms, Nazi conquest, and Soviet oppression had reduced almost fifty synagogues to one small house of worship.