Jewish faith
Why "Mazel Tov" endures as the Jewish World's Favorite Blessing
The Knicks won on June 13, some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence
Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people - opinion
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Passover and the Holocaust: Why Judaism refuses to build identity on tragedy - opinion
The only safeguard against this constant danger is constant vigilance: seeing Jewish duty as the greatest of privileges.
Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue
Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.
'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review
Rabbi Leo Dee does not write about trauma from a theoretical distance, nor is the book solely a memoir. Instead, he combines his own experience within a broader human framework.
‘Hineni': Thanksgiving’s answer to Jewish tradition's sacred question - opinion
May we remember that gratitude is not the result of a perfect life, but the practice that fills every life with meaning, purpose, and hope.
Parashat Vayera: Abraham vs Social Darwinism
Abraham believed in the power of his connection to God and in its ability to bring about true transformation – far more powerfully than any punishment, no matter how justified.
‘Kohelet’: Advantage vs purpose in Ecclesiastes - opinion
There is a clear connection between Kohelet and Sukkot.
Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion
For the joy of Sukkot is not a sign of naivete; it is a declaration that Israel’s story will end not in fear but ultimately in redemption.
Bring it on, Yom Kippur! Why we are worthy of God this year - opinion
If Yom Kippur is about showing God that His people are worthy, then surely this year we can stand tall.
'Questioning Belief': Torah and tradition today - review
Understanding the Torah in ways that ‘make sense to the modern mind,’ to ‘facilitate a deeper connection with our traditions and our Creator.’
A Christian activist believed in me and in my Judaism, his name was Charlie Kirk - opinion
A campus encounter with Charlie Kirk sparked a journey that reshaped my faith, deepened my Jewish identity, and changed the course of my life.
