Torah
The 11th commandment: Choose it or lose it - opinion
Embracing life in Israel is a spiritual mitzvah that connects Jews to God, their history, and religion.
Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem
Love at 88, 96: Rosh Hashanah romance that began at shul
Parashat Mishpatim: All or nothing
Parashat Mishpatim: The long search for moral society
God’s will does more than guide individual behavior. It provides direction for building societies grounded in justice and compassion.
Chief Rabbinate opens certification exams to women after High Court ruling
The Chief Rabbinate opens its exams to women after a court ruling deemed the long-standing exclusion unlawful. A historic moment for equality in Israel’s religious institutions.
Jewish leaders call for prayers for Nancy Guthrie after FBI releases man from interrogation
Leaders from Jewish communities across the US rallied prayers and awareness efforts for Nancy Guthrie, while some explained how the Torah prohibits kidnappings.
Beyond the Headlines: Everyone is an emissary - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
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.
Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog
Moses understood that genuine service of God is not found in thunder and lightning but rather in the place of fog, confusion, and lack of clarity.
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.
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.
From exile to ecstacy? Israel’s enduring resilience in the face of crisis - opinion
Life for the Jewish people, and virtually anyone who comes within our circle, is unpredictable.
