Religion
Canadians pray for Jerusalem as Parliament penalizes quoting the Bible - opinion
The success of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa suggests that there is still a hunger for unity, moral clarity, and courage.
Netzach Yehuda's CNN altercation: Why religion is driving Israel toward extremism - opinion
Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Coming home: Traveling from Maine to Israel during the Iran war
A modern exodus unfolds as a rabbi navigates flights, borders, and devotion to reach Israel.
From ancient Egypt to Amalek: Understanding today’s threats through the Passover story - opinion
This Passover, Jews sit at the Seder table amid sirens, reflecting on freedom, oppression, and existential threats in today’s world.
Seder night: A crumpled white shirt reveals Passover’s deeper meaning
Rav Amital’s lesson shows that even a rushed Seder can be meaningful and spiritually powerful.
The Seder’s message: Why we diminish our joy for others’ pain on Passover
The spilling of wine at the Seder lessens joy to recognize that freedom came with suffering and calls for empathy toward all.
Passover Seder night: The deeper meaning of matzah and the urgency of the Exodus
“When a mitzvah comes to your hand, do not let it ‘become leavened.’”
Flying frogs, Seder spins: Unique Passover traditions from Jews around the world
From playful rituals to cherished stories, public figures share how they make their Passover Seders.
On Passover, former Gaza hostages say freedom 'takes on a different meaning' - interview
Former hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel return home, discovering a deeper, personal meaning of freedom this Passover.
From Egypt to Jerusalem: Passover inspires hope and security - opinion
“Next year in Jerusalem” reflects centuries of faith, miracles, and God’s ongoing protection of the Jewish people.
Make this year’s seder meaningful when tables are smaller - opinion
We are a link in a chain that stretches back over three millennia, a chain that has endured exile, persecution, and upheaval, yet has never been broken.
Long-term deradicalization in Gaza faces major hurdles - opinion
Efforts to deradicalize Gaza face geographical and political barriers, making lasting change unlikely.
