Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines: A souvenir with a message - opinion

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A souvenier from the bar mitzvah of Gilad Shlomo Ta’ir of Netanya.
Bar Kuperstein leading the HaGomel blessing.

Beyond the headlines: Reunited in gratitude

Jewish yeshiva students study at the Kamenitz Yeshiva, in Jerusalem on August 19, 2026.

Beyond the Headlines: Dedicating Torah study and why no good deed is done alone - opinion

Selichot at the Kotel.

Beyond the Headlines: Leaving a mark that will last a lifetime - opinion


Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion

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A sign in a Safed coffee shop showcasing the donation of recyclables to fund a tefillin stand.

Beyond the Headlines: Have you heard Elkana Levi’s speech? - opinion

Elkana did not gloss over the pain or the difficulty. He spoke about friends who had been killed, and about his darkest moments.

Elkana Levi giving a speech on gratitude.

Beyond the Headlines: Jerusalem, a Torah scroll, and finding comfort after Tisha B'Av - opinion

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Motze shabbat dancing at special event for police and famlies July 20th, 2026

Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion

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ARNOLD FROM Aukland, New Zealand.

Beyond the Headlines: Test yourself, who Is telling you the story? - opinion

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The SQUARE TLV project by Kata Group

Beyond the Headlines: Finding our personal portion in the Torah after Shavuot - opinion

Our Sages explain that Shavuot is considered a “Rosh Hashanah” for the Torah. It is an appropriate time to dedicate ourselves to learning a specific part of the Torah or to join a Torah class.

Kibbutz members take part in traditional Shavuot Festival celebrations in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, May 22, 2026.

Beyond the Headlines: And you lifted us up - opinion

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Rabbi Simcha Hakohen Kook seen during a visit at King David's tomb, on Mt Zion in Jerusalem. The site is viewed as the burial place of David, King of Israel, according to a tradition beginning in the 12th century. May 01, 2014.

Beyond the headlines: Finding an anchor in the shelter - opinion

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LEARNING IN the bomb shelter.

Beyond the headlines: Implications of a Matzah shortage - opinion

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CHAIM ELCHANAN Idan, creator of the Ohr HaTorah weekly newsletter on the Torah portion.

Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion

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Gal Alush, widow of Dani z"l.