Tradition of israel

What's Israel’s role in Judaism? Zionists' duty is to know - opinion

People, leadership, and land are the three foundations of the Jewish nation; understanding how each of these pillars interacts with the others is key to understanding Israel's role for Jews

A view shows a town nestled in a valley seen near Jerusalem in April in 2026.
 A RALLY against recruiting haredim into the IDF takes place in Jerusalem, on Sunday. Ironically and unashamedly, it is those who cloak themselves in the garb of religiosity who appear most ready to ignore our central precepts, the writer charges.

Judaism encourages haredim to draft into IDF - opinion

 A PROTEST against judicial reform takes place in Tel Aviv, this past Saturday night. It has become increasingly clear that for those demonstrating against judicial reform, the real issue is an existential, not a political one, says the writer.

We must make Israel a Jewish state – we owe it to our ancestors - opinion

 (L-R) Massimo Manetti and Tali Friedman sign the Matching Markets Deal between Florence's historic market and Machane Yehuda, July 3, 2023 in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's Mahaneh Yehuda market celebrates centennial, signs historic agreement with Florence


Social divide? Not here! How Israel’s Neighbors’ Day brings us closer - opinion

The rift in the nation has deepened, and all of this comes alongside another military operation which has just ended.

 AN AERIAL view of the ever-growing Jerusalem, above the Yemin Moshe neighborhood.

Upholding the sanctity of life: Organ donation and Jewish tradition - opinion

Regrettably, some Orthodox opinions still prohibit posthumous organ donation due to the misguided belief that brain death is not considered death.

 Efrat Residents standing outside their homes with Israeli flags to show solidarity with the Dee family, following the death of Lucy Dee, who died of her wounds three days after the deadly terror attack that killed her two daughters Rina and Maia, in Efrat, in the West Bank, April 10, 2023.

Plato, the Haggadah and the art of reading

Unwittingly, Plato touched on a most fundamental aspect of the Jewish tradition.

Bust of Plato, Vatican Museum, Rome

Horoscopes for Nisan 5779

Birthing newness during "Hodesh ha-Aviv."

Under the stars in Mitzpe Ramon

Want to fully understand your family genealogy? Not without a court order

According to some ancestry websites there are indicators to tell you if you possess "Jewish" DNA or not.

Boxes of Ancestry.com DNA kits sit in a box ready for sale at the 2019 RootsTech annual genealogical event in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., February 28, 2019

Grapevine: Yet another investment in the future

A round-up of news from around Israel.

 Canadian philanthropist, and passionate cyclist Sylvan Adams.

From tragedy to triumph

The lesson is clear – tragedy should be acknowledged, mourned and learned from, while recognizing that triumph is bound to follow.

Ari Harow 311

The wilderness in Jewish and Christian tradition

The caves at Qumran

Hallelujah

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

One thousand cool things about living in Israel

“I started this page in March of 2013 with one goal: so that my children and others like them would continue to appreciate the uniquely Jewish aspects of life in Israel."

The Samson family just after making aliya in 1996