Jewish faith
Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion
With Yom Kippur fast approaching, now is the time for Jews to look inward and ask how one can do better to support one's own nation and peoplehood.
'Reclaiming Redemption Vol. II': Tracing Jewish survival from exile to war - book review
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
Maintaining our humanity during a war for our survival - opinion
Make sure to first sympathize with human suffering. Compassion and sympathy must always precede ideology.
Angel of death and signs of hope, Israel's dichotomy - opinion
In the Jewish nation, horror and hope go hand in hand. As we move to Remembrance Day and Independence Day, we must hold space for pain, but not lose sight of celebration.
No atheists in a foxhole: Turning to God during hardship - opinion
The adage, “There are no atheists in a foxhole” encapsulates this phenomenon, suggesting that in moments of peril, belief in a higher power surges, becoming a beacon of solace and hope.
In search of safe haven: Chazal's prophecy on turmoil and distress
My family's Jewish day school story - opinion
I knew I wanted my children to have more Jewish education than I had; to have friends who could play with them on Shabbat to make it more fun; and to know all of the stories that make our heritage.
'Shema Yisrael' symbolizes the unity of the Jewish people - comment
For me, those words signify the unity of the Jewish People, binding us together through thick and thin.
Does the Torah have multiple authors? - opinion
In the modern epoch, academic study of the Hebrew Bible attributes conflicting texts in the Torah to different human sources.
Israel-Hamas War: How to maintain faith in trying times - opinion
Faith is an indefinable emotion. It doesn’t remove pain, but it can help you endure it.
Hanukkah: The great light of the small jug
The Maccabees understood the message: Yes, pure oil, even in small quantities, can illuminate much more than meets the eye.
Jewish history is predetermined: We know how it ends, just not when - opinion
Taking the long view of Jewish history mustn’t distract us from present and immediate challenges, but it should provide optimism even during dark moments.
