Religion
Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation
Elul's call to confession requires more than admitting failure. Authentic teshuva also means recognizing personal growth and the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of this generation.
Parashat Ki Tavo: The power of joy
The E1 area: The strategic link between Jerusalem and Israel’s eastern border - opinion
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall
On Shavuot morning, the prayer groups at the Western Wall are composed of Jews of different stripes and appearances, creating a broader cross-section of Jewish life than is there at other times.
Serendipitous gifts are all around us: The invisible threads connecting Israelis in times of loss
In Judaism, there is no such thing as mere happenstance. Everything is viewed as hashgacha pratit (divine providence).
What the Israelites' greatest failure can teach us about today's uncertainty - opinion
Dreams are perfect. Reality is not. Reality demands sacrifice, perseverance, and the courage to confront uncertainty.
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
Protecting brit milah means separating the covenant from a risky practice that Jewish law does not require.
Parashat Beha'alotcha: The courage to see beyond
The Menorah in Zechariah’s vision still burns. Its message still endures. And it still calls to each of us: light the flame. Raise it high.
Parashat Beha'alotcha: Know your place
After Pharaoh intensified the Jewish slaves' work, Moses felt that his mission had failed. Out of deep pain, he turned to God and said, “Why have You done evil to these people? Why did You send me?
From Shavuot to Ramadan: Living in the guidance of sacred scriptures - opinion
Knowledge matters, but what truly defines a person is the ability to translate knowledge into life and action.
'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review
From gender roles to religious authority, American-trained leaders transformed key debates in Israeli Judaism.
Shavuot and Mount Sinai: Why modern Jews still wrestle with the Torah
The debate over Torah from Sinai may depend less on proof than on the condition of the soul.
Shavuot 2026: The holiday's enduring call to faith, loyalty, and Jewish purpose
From Sinai to modern Israel, Shavuot reminds Jews of the power of faith, words, and commitment.
