Mount sinai

First values, then holy places: Lesson from Sinai and Jerusalem - opinion

A hostage’s testimony and Parashat Yitro show that the Torah places values before territory.

	Former hostage Eitan Mor attends a conference titled “Gaza: The Day After” at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 12, 2026.
The God one seeks is found precisely in the confusing, unclear place.

Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog

A big ball of fire (illustrative)

Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai

 READING FROM the Torah in synagogue: Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments. These commandments, like the Torah, offer stories, insights, values and actions as ways in to God

Beyond the Headlines: Unity, Identity and the Torah Within


Living in the present: Counting the Omer with meaning

Albert Einstein wrote: 'There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.'

 ‘Sefer HaMinhagim,’ or ‘Book of Customs’ was printed in Yiddish in Venice, 1601.

Egypt to control Gaza: Avigdor Liberman reveals his 'day-after' plan in 'Post' exclusive

Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman shares his vision for Egypt's role in Trump's proposal to safely evacuate Gazans and secure a lasting peace.

 Avigdor Liberman over a backdrop of the Gaza Strip.

Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound

Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.

 Lightning is seen over Palmachim Beach.

IDF allows visitors to see 'burning bush' on Mt. Karkom, but what is it? - explainer

The military noted it would open the area, habitually an IDF fire zone, on December 20-21.

"Burning Bush" Of Mount Karkom.

Unity from division: The lesson of God splitting the Red Sea and the Jews

When we learn the lesson of the Sea of Reeds to feel unity in our hearts, with all our differences, we can be more of the mind to “see” each other, be more forgiving, and able to focus on the good.

 ‘CROSSING THE RED SEA’ by Yoram Raanan.

The opportunity that comes in rebuilding anew - opinion

In this moment, our challenge is to face the brokenness created by this war and to refashion ourselves and our society.

After a year of trial-and-error, the Hebrews built a Tabernacle – so that God could dwell within them

Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Higher and higher

Notwithstanding its mysterious whereabouts, Mount Sinai is a mountain. Why is that significant?

 MOUNT KARKOM, winterbourne waterfall (dry state) atop a mountain ridge.

A Zionist Omer: Significant days in Israeli history

A proposal for a Zionist counting of the Omer, a purposeful reflection on the significance of just a few of the anniversaries, commemorations, and celebrations in the weeks ahead.

 A CELEBRATION of Yom Yerushalayim.

Egypt sees progress in ‘freeing Sinai’ from terror threats

The defeat has been accomplished through local reform, confronting extremist ideas in religious institutions and also shifting educational priorities.

THE BORDER fence cuts across the arid landscape. Looking north, Egypt and the Sinai Desert are to the left of the fence and Israel and the Negev Desert lie on its right.

What are the Ten Commandments in the Bible? - explainer

The Ten Commandments have a central place in Judaism and Jewish history, given by God and Moses at Mount Sinai. Here's what you need to know about them.

 Moses and Aaron with the 10 Commandments (illustrative).