Bible
Parashat Bo: Promises must be kept
Keeping promises is the foundation of trust between people, of educating children, and of building a moral future.
'The Prince of Persia': History, faith, and a warning the West ignored - opinion
Pharaoh, Nimrod, Trump: Tasnim’s headline writers went ancient this week
Rabbis after Google: Jewish leadership must be reimagined - opinion
Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years
The Old Syriac text specifies disciples 'rubbing it in their hands,' highlighting significant nuances in interpretation.
This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra
A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.
Parashat Teruma: ‘Its interior is filled with love’
An exploration into the meaning and significance of the cherubim (angels) that sat upon the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle.
Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in
There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.
The justice of God: How the Torah laid the blueprint for social cohesion - opinion
The foundation of religious life is moral integrity. Before introducing rituals, ceremonies, or prohibitions, God demands that we act with decency and righteousness.
This week in Jewish history: Biblical civil war, Jewish refugees killed by torpedo
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Parashat Mishpatim: The Jewish consciousness of ‘hessed’
You must assist him even at the expense of helping a righteous person who also needs aid – so that you may overcome the inclination to hate that person within your heart.
Parashat Yitro: Preceding the Torah
Good character traits – especially those expressed in accepting those who are different and understanding their pain and feelings – are a prerequisite for receiving the Torah.
Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound
Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.
Letters to the Editor, February 12, 2025: Simple answer
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
