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.

An Argentine oleh (new immigrant to Israel) who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after a long period of conversion.
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

DO WE not have the right to mourn, to take stock of our losses? Pictured: Direct Iran missile hit in Arad, seen March 22.

Passover and the Holocaust: Why Judaism refuses to build identity on tragedy - opinion

Hanna Yaffe sings and plays guitar.

Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue


Leap of faith: A lesson on embracing God - opinion

In philosophy, a leap of faith is the act of believing in or accepting something not on the basis of reason.

 An illustrative image of a man leaping over a chasm with bright stars behind him.

Witnessing miracles: The role of faith in Israel's breakthrough against Iran - opinion

As we continue striving to advance the human condition and bring welfare and life to the world, our enemies, unable to face this reality, continue choosing to hate us.

 ‘KING HEZEKIAH,’ a 17th-century painting in the Sankta Maria church in Åhus, Sweden.

Spiritual frameworks: Faith and family in Israel at war - opinion

Raising spiritually bilingual children in Israel: the instinctive awareness born of immersion and the thoughtful commitment shaped by reflection. 

 THE WRITER’S youngest child touches the Western Wall on a visit soon after the family made aliyah.

A matter of faith: Israel will rid the world of Iran's evil, even if it must do it alone - opinion

Once again, this week we are left with no alternatives but to summon faith and confront this daunting challenge with courage, and unshakable resolve.

 An illustrative image of ballistic missiles over the Iranian and Israeli flags.

Tze’ela Gez’s mother-in-law, Naomi: 'Life is still beautiful'

'For me, life is very, very straight. Hashem is the king. We have to understand what that means deeply. It’s not just words.'

Hananel, Tze'ela and sons in happier times.

From campuses to combat zones, Rudy Rochman fights for Jewish unity

Whether it's confronting antisemitism at Columbia or fighting in Gaza, Rochman blends activism, empathy, and unapologetic Jewish pride

 Rudy Rochman, a vocal young activist of the Jewish community

Not for Personal Needs: How Should One Truly Recite Psalms?


Sasha and Elena Troufanov: Hostages' story of faith and survival - opinion

Sasha and Elena Troufanov's harrowing account of survival and a profound reflection on human strength, faith, and the bonds that hold us together.

 Former hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov spoke publicly for the first time on March 1, 2025

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

Amid crisis, a quiet spiritual awakening is taking root in the Jewish world, marked by unity, resilience, and renewed faith.

 (R) Brody shows the new tefillin that he bought himself (L) Steve's tefillin selfies, May, 2025.

38% of American Jews believe in life after death, study finds

Unlike in some Christian denominations, where a belief in the afterlife is an organizing idea, Judaism has no single doctrine about what happens after death.

 Haredi Orthodox pilgrims pray at the grave of Rabbi Naphtali Hakohen Katz, a 17th-century Kabbalist, in the Ortakoy neighborhood of Istanbul, Jan. 17, 2023.