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.
Not a numbers game: The migration debate Israel is really not having - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: Finding our personal portion in the Torah after Shavuot - opinion
Slovenian Jewish community approaches new government with 'cautious hope' - interview
Parashat Bamidbar: The individual within the collective
When the Torah counts the people by tribes and families, it teaches the art of integration: Each individual is counted on his or her own, yet as part of a larger structure.
Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion
US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.
Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion
Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.
Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion
As Jerusalem Day approaches, the Western Wall stands once again as a symbol of Jewish longing, prayer, and togetherness.
The New Jewish Question - opinion
Zionism secured Jewish survival. Survival is no longer the crisis. Legitimacy is. The future of Jewish sovereignty will not be decided by armies alone, but by whether Jews know who they are.
Law of return reform reignites debate over Jewish identity in Israel - opinion
A controversial bill challenges the inclusivity of Israel’s Law of Return and sparks Diaspora tensions.
From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity - opinion
From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.
Proposed Law of Return amendment sparks debate over conversion standards in Israel
Religious coalition lawmakers frame the bill as a return to halachic conversion standards, while opponents say it would hand the religious establishment greater control over Jewish identity
'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness - book review
Yael Ziegler’s 'Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy' is a 534-page book on a four-chapter megillah.
What's Israel’s role in Judaism? Zionists' duty is to know - opinion
People, leadership, and land are the three foundations of the Jewish nation; understanding how each of these pillars interacts with the others is key to understanding Israel's role for Jews
