Torah
Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders
It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as performing significant service to the state and the Jewish people."
Beyond the Headlines: What is your mission in the world? - opinion
Ministerial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions
The rabbis attacking Israel’s courts are attacking Religious Zionism - opinion
Parashat Teruma: Religion in partial measures
Even the ark’s imperfect measurements teach a profound lesson: living God’s will is a human endeavor, full of effort, devotion, and partial success.
Beyond the Headlines: What do people say after keeping Shabbat for the first time? - opinion
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The 11th commandment: Choose it or lose it - opinion
Embracing life in Israel is a spiritual mitzvah that connects Jews to God, their history, and religion.
Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem
Canvas for a Cause, an art auction benefiting the synagogue’s charitable fund, Keren Tzedakah, drew community members, art lovers, and supporters of social justice.
Love at 88, 96: Rosh Hashanah romance that began at shul
A Rosh Hashanah moment in shul sparked a late-life romance in Jerusalem’s French Hill.
Parashat Mishpatim: All or nothing
Loyalty to a path means saying, “I belong. Sometimes I will fail, sometimes I will err, but I am all in.” This is completely different from saying “I like this, but I don’t like that.”
Parashat Mishpatim: The long search for moral society
God’s will does more than guide individual behavior. It provides direction for building societies grounded in justice and compassion.
Chief Rabbinate opens certification exams to women after High Court ruling
The Chief Rabbinate opens its exams to women after a court ruling deemed the long-standing exclusion unlawful. A historic moment for equality in Israel’s religious institutions.
Jewish leaders call for prayers for Nancy Guthrie after FBI releases man from interrogation
Leaders from Jewish communities across the US rallied prayers and awareness efforts for Nancy Guthrie, while some explained how the Torah prohibits kidnappings.
Beyond the Headlines: Everyone is an emissary - opinion
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