Hassidim
Politicians decry attempts to allow haredi draft dodgers to travel to Uman, New York
The government decision to invest NIS 10 million to finance the various aspects of the annual haredi pilgrimage to Uman sparked widespread criticism.
When hassidic masters tried, failed to usher in the messianic age during Napoleon's wars
Utterly forbidden or a glowing husk? How hassidic Jews view AI
Jewish mysticism: Did hassidic masters use the Pope Joan legend to heal?
Prayers of silence: Why Passover's seventh day is so unique in its quietness
Calling out in prayer and beseeching God to answer our supplications involves an element of entitlement, perhaps even temerity. In contrast, silence reflects humility.
Israeli troops escort hundreds of hassidic pilgrims to rabbi's tomb inside Lebanon
The pilgrims were reportedly escorted by IDF soldiers early on Friday morning to hold the Shacharit prayer at the site of Rav Ashi's tomb.
This week in Jewish history: Herzl writes Der Judenstaat, Byzantines betray the Jews
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
A new chapter for hassidim and the IDF - opinion
As we support these pioneering souls, we must also pave the way for more integration, more understanding, and more shared responsibility. The future of our nation depends on it.
Prepare it or wing it? Inspiration and guidance for Torah teachers
While being lax about preparation could reflect a lack of respect for the forum and a disdain for the audience, we can also discern positive spiritual aspects of such an approach.
Terrorists fire at Israeli bus exiting Nablus, driver lightly wounded
The bus was reportedly en route to its destination without prior coordination with the military.
How 'Tamid Ohev Oti' became an unlikely Israeli anthem of 2024
“Tamid Ohev Oti” is more than a song; it’s a phenomenon uniting Israel through faith, rhythm, and hope.
A meeting of minds and hearts: What lessons righteous figures learn from each other
Each person saw the value in the other person’s path, and adopted elements of the other’s ethos.
Rabbi Pinto: Most problems arise because people don’t know how to make decisions
Two methods to capture a thief
The cup of blessing: The sacred Kiddush cup of a legendary hassidic master - opinion
Rav Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev passed away in 1809, and his Kiddush cup has been passed down through the generations for more than two centuries.
