Judaism

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.

|ByRABBI DORON PEREZ
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.
IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.

Not a numbers game: The migration debate Israel is really not having - opinion

We can bemoan those departing Israel at its greatest hour of need, in the face of open miracles and hard-won victories, but I believe that Israel will survive without them.

|ByDAVID MAGERMAN
Kibbutz members take part in traditional Shavuot Festival celebrations in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, May 22, 2026.

Beyond the Headlines: Finding our personal portion in the Torah after Shavuot - opinion

Our Sages explain that Shavuot is considered a “Rosh Hashanah” for the Torah. It is an appropriate time to dedicate ourselves to learning a specific part of the Torah or to join a Torah class.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Polona Vetrih, Robert Waltl and Sophia Huzbasic stand outside the Jewish Community Center in Ljubljana.

Slovenian Jewish community approaches new government with 'cautious hope' - interview

Robert Waltl said that the community received virtually no systematic state support from the previous government.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Wine accessories take center stage in Israeli homes despite global decline in consumption

The younger generation tends to drink more moderately, with their wine consumption a choice rather than just another drink.

MAY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

The day-long, faith-focused rally transformed the historic space into a venue for prayer and national reflection.

MAY 18, 2026ByJONAH DAVIDOV
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leads a prayer at the Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026.

Antisemitism has returned after October 7, despite decades of remembrance - opinion

Examining the surge in antisemitism after October 7 and the broader cultural and historical dynamics behind it.

MAY 17, 2026ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz

At the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, middle school students from 33 Jerusalem schools put their knowledge to the test this week at the Jerusalem Quiz.

MAY 16, 2026ByPENINA HOROWITZ
In total there were 33 participants, each representing a different Jerusalem school – religious, secular, and mixed.

This month in Jewish history: Revelation, thrill of victory, agony of defeat

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

MAY 16, 2026BySTEVEN DRUCKER
THE PALMAH’S ‘German Squad’ on a training march, 1942.

From Sinai to today: Judaism and the long march of monotheism - opinion

We were not selected for privilege but to carry God’s presence and moral vision into a broader world.

MAY 16, 2026ByMOSHE TARAGIN
MONOTHEISM WAS never intended to remain the private inheritance of a single nation.

America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion

Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.

MAY 15, 2026ByTULY WEISZ
A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles.

Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion

Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.

MAY 15, 2026ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
Jewish men dance with Israeli flags during Jerusalem Day celebrations at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2025.

Parashat Bamidbar: ‘Machar Chodesh’

This week’s haftarah offers a timely message about longing, loyalty, and the enduring bond between the Jewish people and their homeland.

MAY 15, 2026ByMICHAEL FREUND
IDF SOLDIERS stand at the Western Wall in June 1967 after it was captured during the Six Day War.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.

MAY 15, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shabbat candles