Spirituality
'Jews are Magic': Museum exhibit explores Jewish fascination with occultism
Jews Are Magic,” opening this month at YIVO’s Manhattan headquarters, explores the Jewish fascination with mysticism, fortune telling, amulets, psychics, and occult practices.
Human rights group honors Jews, Christians, and Jerusalem
Sinking, spooky feeling? A subsonic sound may be at fault
David Kosak on cultivating hope as a discipline in a digitally saturated, emotionally complex world
Parashat Kedoshim: The holiness of inclusion - opinion
The essence of holiness lies in recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of their abilities or limitations.
Third of Israelis hold a stronger belief in God since October 7, 'Post' survey finds
An absolute majority of respondents (75%) said that since October 7, they feel a greater connection to the State of Israel (69%) and the diverse Israeli society (68%).
What can Jewish mysticism teach us about psychedelics?
There’s simply no definitive proof in the archeological and textual evidence of the use of psychoactive drug use in ancient Jewish religious activity.
IDF reservists learn Talmud, maintain spiritual practice amid Gaza war
Most recently, a group of IDF reservists finished the Talmudic tractate of Berachot by splitting it up into sections and each learning a small part.
10th of Tevet: Historical and current perspective - opinion
On this year's 10th of Tevet fast, it is time to teach about Israel’s character as a Jewish democratic society and to reinforce the values of our Declaration of Independence.
Parashat Vayigash: The Jewish people's spiritual existence
The spiritual existence of the Jewish people demands effort from us, and we must not settle for a physical existence devoid of spiritual significance.
Winning the war through education - opinion
By prioritizing authentic and immersive Jewish education for our young people, we will ensure that the torch of Jewish pride and resilience is passed down for generations to come.
Disturbing: Young women summon ghost, experience scary exorcism ceremony
A group of Mexican young women took the Charlie Charlie challenge, unknowingly inviting a mean ghost. Even if you're not usually a believer, what came next is quite spooky.
Spiritual fasting: Can a diet impact spirituality?
Yom Kippur brings the holiday of fasting, but according to fasting guru Gabriel Cousens, doing so may help you on a spiritual level.
Woman claims to speak with the dead, receive messages from beyond the grave
A 31-year-old woman from California claimed she could speak to the dead - and that they told her what the afterlife is like.