Judaism

Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working

Far-right, antisemitic media personalities such as Dan Bilzerian and Nick Fuentes slammed Lang for being a "Jewish operative" and a Jew "larping as a white Christian."

Far-right influencer Jake Lang speaks in front of Gracie Mansion regarding the attempted bombing at a protest organized by the influencer on Saturday, on March 9, 2026 in New York City. Two suspects were arrested on March 7 for allegedly throwing bombs that did not explode during a protest outside G
Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

The next war after Iran: The battle for the soul of Islam - opinion

PROTESTERS FORM up behind a banner during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, on March 15, 2026.

Understanding the psychology driving modern antisemitism - opinion

 U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025.

From Parshat Zachor to war with Iran: Israel will never be defenseless - opinion


Why I'm proud to be a Zionist living in the State of Israel - opinion

From desert blooms to Jerusalem’s ancient streets, Zionism still matters in creating a Jewish homeland.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

'A hug from God': Diana Klein on music, healing, and women’s empowerment - interview

Diana Klein’s music offers comfort, hope, and strength for women seeking self-appreciation.

Diana Klein singing.

Finding faith, family, and business: Ben Woolf’s story from England to Jerusalem

From a fractured past to Israeli entrepreneur and devoted family man, Ben Woolf’s story inspires.

Ben Woolf dons his own Promise State Israel logo shirt.

AI is transforming work, but it must not redefine humanity - opinion

With the rise of artificial intelligence, true human connection and empathy are needed more than ever.

 Artificial intelligence (illustrative)

When Jewish law fails: Decades-long struggle of Jewish women seeking freedom - opinion

Even with legal tools, Jewish women who are trapped in bad marriages wait years for divorce.

 A WOMAN seeking divorce in a ‘beit din’ was the sole female in the room until the advent of ‘toanot.’ (Illustrative)

The Purim-inspired chess technique that confuses my rivals - opinion

I win at chess by making opponents nervous, bewildered, and prone to blunders.

Chess

Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion

On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.

 Purim celebrates the grape in a nod to the Persian wine parties.

On Purim, Jewish tradition tells us to give to anyone who asks, no questions required - opinion

On the day we wear masks, we are commanded not to look away. This Purim, when a hand reaches out, give. Start with something that feels like too much.

Purim is a time when giving tzedakah freely is encouraged.

‘A living bridge’: Freed hostage mother, IDF veteran start to breathe again after October 7 trauma

Following the October 7 massacre, two women, a hostage’s mother and an IDF veteran, embody resilience, unity, and the unbreakable bond of the Jewish nation.

Mothers of former hostages with Momentum founding director Lori Palatnik (C); Miriam Gritzewsky (in all  white); Tzahit Levi (far R).

Parashat Zachor: Remembering Amalek in every generation

Amalek exploits spiritual weakness; Parashat Zachor calls on us to strengthen our identity and faith in every generation.

Cooling the bath: Amalek.