Jewish faith
Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people - opinion
The Torah does not begin with the story of Moshe Rabbeinu; it begins instead with Bereishit – with creation.
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Passover and the Holocaust: Why Judaism refuses to build identity on tragedy - opinion
Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue
'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.
From neighbors and friends, why betrayal still haunts Jews to this day - opinion
Betrayal does not break us. It hardens our realism, sharpens our solidarity, deepens our reliance on God, and strengthens our commitment to Israel.
When life doesn’t fit: How to adjust your angle for success - opinion
In Judaism, the concept of tzimtzum teaches us that if G‑d can make space for us, surely we can learn to make space for others and new possibilities.
