Religion

‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion

Those who believe that they are still supporting their Jewish acquaintances while chanting slogans against Zionism are self-righteous hypocrites

A view shows the stone ruins of the fortress at Masada National Park near Arad in April.
RABBI ABRAHAM Joshua Heschel presents the Judaism and World Peace Award to Martin Luther King Jr., 1965.

As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion

An Orthodox Jewish man faces the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, March 12, 2026

Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms

Islamic and Christian leaders exchange pleasantries during a high-level meeting titled "Religion and Building Social Harmony" at an international conference on diversity and social peace in Abuja, Nigeria, August 12, 2026.

Religious leaders sign interfaith peace accord in Abuja to launch national harmony initiative


Lag Ba’omer reminds us to choose respect over division among Jews - opinion

Rabbi Akiva’s students remind us that respect and unity are essential to Jewish spiritual life.

 Rabbi Elimelech Biderman with his followers celebrate the jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer, in Meron. May 9, 2023

After leaving Amish roots in Kentucky, Brianna Leapley built a Jewish life in Jerusalem

Raised without phones or internet, Brianna Leapley left Amish life, converted to Judaism, and moved to Jerusalem.

BRIANNA TO NECHAMA: The journey.

Entering the fourth room: We are living in a new stage of Jewish history - opinion

Few modern terms carry as much weight and controversy as the Hebrew word geula, or “redemption.” Redemption is the terminus of history.

(Illustrative). Hand opens door to allow stream of light to enter.

Faith, values and coexistence deepen at a Jewish school in Manchester - opinion

How a Manchester Jewish school turned demographic pressure into a powerful example of interfaith success.

Students going to school

Jewish learning defines knowledge in a fragmented world - opinion

In an age of distraction, Jewish knowledge is no longer about knowing everything, but about engaging deeply with the core texts that shape understanding, practice, and meaning.

Torah scroll 521

From sirens to song: Friendship forged in Israel’s shared loss - opinion

Yossi and Moshe fought together, fell together, and now, rest together side by side on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Moshe Yedidia Leiter mourn at his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, November 12, 2023.

Understanding global criticism of Israel through historical, theological lenses - opinion

How history, religion, and ideology shape global views of Israel and Jewish sovereignty.

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

What South Park and Dante get wrong about the Hebrew Bible’s Hell - study

A new academic essay argues that the fiery underworld familiar from Dante, TV, and pop culture replaced the Hebrew Bible’s older, quieter idea of Sheol.

Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen. Artist Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839).

Love isn’t enough: Faith in humanity through the lens of the Torah

In a fractured world, Torah reminds us through Akiva, Hillel and Ben Azzai that every person carries dignity, meaning and divine image.

Hillel was not asking for perfect emotion.

Promoting Diaspora aliyah will never succeed through anger - opinion

Strengthening Israel-Diaspora ties requires partnership, not accusations or threats to abandon engagement.

American Jews [Illustrative]