Religion
Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion
Ultra-Orthodox parties face mounting political backlash as Israel’s war strains the reserve system and coalition stability.
Antisemitism has returned after October 7, despite decades of remembrance - opinion
New York: From freedom and pluralism to hatred, antisemitism - opinion
America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Two exhibitions at the Museum on the Seam proffer an emotional reality check of the lay of our land.
Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel: Bringing the Exodus to life, visually - review
Experience the Exodus like never before with this graphic novel Haggadah, which makes the story immediate, visual, and unforgettable.
Az Nashir Haggadah: Women’s voices on the path to redemption - review
A Haggadah that blends tradition, contemporary Israeli reality, and women’s voices for a living redemption.
Shas fills local rabbi posts with loyalists, sidelining community choice - opinion
Shas moves quickly to fill rabbinic vacancies, sidelining candidates who fit their cities.
This month in Jewish history: From Exodus to modern Israel, and many birthdays
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.
From exile to nationhood: The enduring story of Am Yisrael
Passover marks more than freedom; it forged Jewish nationhood and a lasting identity that endured exile and returned as a living people in its land.
Parashat Vayikra: Mutual responsibility
Vayikra’s message of purity, repentance, and unity teaches that even without sacrifices, we can draw closer to God and to one another.
Iran’s leaders may welcome chaos instead of fearing collapse - opinion
As the West gauges damage and deterrence, Iran’s ideological core may see war as a divine test, preparing the world for a messianic era.
From Parshat Zachor to war with Iran: Israel will never be defenseless - opinion
From a synagogue reading to the skies over Iran, the US-Israel alliance shows its enduring strength.
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
After a shocking antisemitic rally, a 76-year-old man embraces Judaism, reconnects with family, and finds community.