Judaism
Antisemitism has returned after October 7, despite decades of remembrance - opinion
Examining the surge in antisemitism after October 7 and the broader cultural and historical dynamics behind it.
How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz
This month in Jewish history: Revelation, thrill of victory, agony of defeat
From Sinai to today: Judaism and the long march of monotheism - opinion
America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion
Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.
Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion
Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.
Parashat Bamidbar: ‘Machar Chodesh’
This week’s haftarah offers a timely message about longing, loyalty, and the enduring bond between the Jewish people and their homeland.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Parashat Bamidbar: The individual within the collective
When the Torah counts the people by tribes and families, it teaches the art of integration: Each individual is counted on his or her own, yet as part of a larger structure.
Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion
US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.
Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion
Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.
Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion
As Jerusalem Day approaches, the Western Wall stands once again as a symbol of Jewish longing, prayer, and togetherness.
The New Jewish Question - opinion
Zionism secured Jewish survival. Survival is no longer the crisis. Legitimacy is. The future of Jewish sovereignty will not be decided by armies alone, but by whether Jews know who they are.
Law of return reform reignites debate over Jewish identity in Israel - opinion
A controversial bill challenges the inclusivity of Israel’s Law of Return and sparks Diaspora tensions.