Religion

Israel can shift the global narrative and make a case for peace - opinion

Israel must show the world that it is willing to negotiate and build a peaceful future with the Palestinians.

The flags of Israel and Palestine are seen on a map of the Middle East (illustrative)
 People walk on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, during Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations, May 13, 2024.

What Israel means to the Jewish people: Beyond politics and borders - opinion

Said Mansour Rezk Abdelrazek and his fiancee, Sophia.

‘They had him crucified’: Christian convert faces torture, execution in Egypt for leaving Islam

 IT’S WEDDING season.

Want to secure the Jewish future? Start by helping singles find love - opinion


Hurt people hurt people: Isaac teaches us how to break the cycle - opinion

Isaac teaches us that we cannot always control what happens to us, but we can decide what we do with that pain. We can pass it on to others, or we can transform it into something positive.

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed waves on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Don't exempt us from the Israeli army – include us - opinion

Build an army where Torah fits, and watch who shows up.

Haredi soldier

An Iraqi call for peace with Israel rooted in Abrahamic heritage - opinion

Differences in creed do not preclude cooperation, mutual respect, or the building of peace on an Abrahamic foundation.

Iraqi and Israeli flags waving (illustrative).

Beyond the headlines: Reunited in gratitude

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

Bar Kuperstein leading the HaGomel blessing.

Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis

The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.

Shiite muslim pilgrims hold portraits of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (R), Imam Ali (C) and depiction of Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali ibn Abi Talib (L) as they march to the shrine city of Karbala ahead of commemorations for Arbaeen on July 19, 2026.

JPMorgan Chase Bank subsidiary discriminated against conservative customers, US investigation finds

A JPMorgan spokesperson responded to the findings, telling CBS News that the subsidiary has since been shut down as a result of the revelations.

Exterior view of the new JPMorgan Chase global headquarters building at 270 Park Avenue on November 13, 2025 in New York City.

From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home

Zionism awakened an ancient attachment to Israel, offering even less religious Jews a powerful connection to their people and homeland.

There are many roads that lead home.

Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe

A Satmar scribe and a Reform synagogue joined forces to restore 1,564 Torah scrolls rescued from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.

On Febuary 7, 1964, two enormous trucks carrying the 1,800 stained and tightly packed scrolls arrived in London...

Parashat Noah: The main thing is the intention

Noah’s sacrifice after the Flood offers a lesson in sincere faith and the importance of doing good without seeking recognition.

He could throw the empty cup out the window, thinking no one will notice.

Israelis feel more Middle Eastern as views of Europe sour, study finds

A Hebrew University survey finds Israelis increasingly identify as Middle Eastern, feel safer in Israel, and view Europe more skeptically.

People shop at the Mahane Yehuda market on the first day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Jerusalem, September 27, 2026