Religion
'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review
This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.
Torah study and Israeli military service are both sacred, but not the same - opinion
Caught between two homelands, a Lebanese Christian finds his place in Israel
This month in Jewish history: Nobel and Noble
Parashat Vayikra: Mutual responsibility
Vayikra’s message of purity, repentance, and unity teaches that even without sacrifices, we can draw closer to God and to one another.
Iran’s leaders may welcome chaos instead of fearing collapse - opinion
As the West gauges damage and deterrence, Iran’s ideological core may see war as a divine test, preparing the world for a messianic era.
From Parshat Zachor to war with Iran: Israel will never be defenseless - opinion
From a synagogue reading to the skies over Iran, the US-Israel alliance shows its enduring strength.
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
After a shocking antisemitic rally, a 76-year-old man embraces Judaism, reconnects with family, and finds community.
Local religious movement claims the Ark of the Covenant is in the Solomon Islands
Among the To’abaita people in the north of Malaita, a deeply rooted belief holds that they descend from the “Lost Ten Tribes of Israel.”
From Khaybar to Khamenei: Historic battles and their echo in modern Iran - opinion
Historic battles and religious memory echo across generations, from the Battle of Khaybar to the death of Khamenei.
Israel never stops bringing its soldiers home - opinion
A special forces mission in Lebanon shows the ancient promise still guiding Israel: no Jew is ever left behind.
From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist
A southern-born chef brings creativity and flavor to Jerusalem through home-cooked meals and culinary adventures.
Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah
Twin bnei mitzvah, Persian palace dreams, and Iranian missiles lead to an unforgettable Shabbat Zachor.
From Shushan to Tehran: Purim’s story repeats itself - opinion
Again and again, the pattern returns: a decree of destruction, a sudden fall, a people still standing.