Hassidim
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.
Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7
New Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview
As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem
This week in Jewish history: Herzl writes Der Judenstaat, Byzantines betray the Jews
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
A new chapter for hassidim and the IDF - opinion
As we support these pioneering souls, we must also pave the way for more integration, more understanding, and more shared responsibility. The future of our nation depends on it.
Prepare it or wing it? Inspiration and guidance for Torah teachers
While being lax about preparation could reflect a lack of respect for the forum and a disdain for the audience, we can also discern positive spiritual aspects of such an approach.
Terrorists fire at Israeli bus exiting Nablus, driver lightly wounded
The bus was reportedly en route to its destination without prior coordination with the military.
How 'Tamid Ohev Oti' became an unlikely Israeli anthem of 2024
“Tamid Ohev Oti” is more than a song; it’s a phenomenon uniting Israel through faith, rhythm, and hope.
A meeting of minds and hearts: What lessons righteous figures learn from each other
Each person saw the value in the other person’s path, and adopted elements of the other’s ethos.
Rabbi Pinto: Most problems arise because people don’t know how to make decisions
Two methods to capture a thief
The cup of blessing: The sacred Kiddush cup of a legendary hassidic master - opinion
Rav Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev passed away in 1809, and his Kiddush cup has been passed down through the generations for more than two centuries.
How to increase your reward for performing a commandment
