Jewish faith

Parashat Vayera: Abraham vs Social Darwinism 

Abraham believed in the power of his connection to God and in its ability to bring about true transformation – far more powerfully than any punishment, no matter how justified.

One of the purposes of creation is that we establish a channel of relationship with the infinite divine, even when it defies rational understanding
An illustrative image of King Solomon.

‘Kohelet’: Advantage vs purpose in Ecclesiastes - opinion

WE ARE commanded to rejoice.

Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion

AN IDF soldier gestures as he heads into Gaza earlier this year. The writer states: ‘We have given. We have sacrificed. Now, on this Day of Atonement, we say: Bring it on!’

Bring it on, Yom Kippur! Why we are worthy of God this year - opinion


'Questioning Belief': Torah and tradition today - review

Understanding the Torah in ways that ‘make sense to the modern mind,’ to ‘facilitate a deeper connection with our traditions and our Creator.’

CHARLIE KIRK, Turning Point USA founder, greets the crowd at the start of AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, last Dec. After his assassination, Kirk became a worldwide symbol for both those who agreed and disagreed with him, except the haters. He kept Shabbat ‘from Friday evening to Sunday morning.

A Christian activist believed in me and in my Judaism, his name was Charlie Kirk - opinion

A campus encounter with Charlie Kirk sparked a journey that reshaped my faith, deepened my Jewish identity, and changed the course of my life.

The writer during his college days.

From neighbors and friends, why betrayal still haunts Jews to this day - opinion

Betrayal does not break us. It hardens our realism, sharpens our solidarity, deepens our reliance on God, and strengthens our commitment to Israel.

PRO-PALESTINIAN protesters demonstrate outside the British Parliament in June. ‘When my London friends spoke of their sense of betrayal, they were not exaggerating,’ says the writer.

When life doesn’t fit: How to adjust your angle for success - opinion

In Judaism, the concept of tzimtzum teaches us that if G‑d can make space for us, surely we can learn to make space for others and new possibilities.

 An illustrative image of mindfulness meditation.

Leap of faith: A lesson on embracing God - opinion

In philosophy, a leap of faith is the act of believing in or accepting something not on the basis of reason.

 An illustrative image of a man leaping over a chasm with bright stars behind him.

Witnessing miracles: The role of faith in Israel's breakthrough against Iran - opinion

As we continue striving to advance the human condition and bring welfare and life to the world, our enemies, unable to face this reality, continue choosing to hate us.

 ‘KING HEZEKIAH,’ a 17th-century painting in the Sankta Maria church in Åhus, Sweden.

Spiritual frameworks: Faith and family in Israel at war - opinion

Raising spiritually bilingual children in Israel: the instinctive awareness born of immersion and the thoughtful commitment shaped by reflection. 

 THE WRITER’S youngest child touches the Western Wall on a visit soon after the family made aliyah.

A matter of faith: Israel will rid the world of Iran's evil, even if it must do it alone - opinion

Once again, this week we are left with no alternatives but to summon faith and confront this daunting challenge with courage, and unshakable resolve.

 An illustrative image of ballistic missiles over the Iranian and Israeli flags.

Tze’ela Gez’s mother-in-law, Naomi: 'Life is still beautiful'

'For me, life is very, very straight. Hashem is the king. We have to understand what that means deeply. It’s not just words.'

Hananel, Tze'ela and sons in happier times.

From campuses to combat zones, Rudy Rochman fights for Jewish unity

Whether it's confronting antisemitism at Columbia or fighting in Gaza, Rochman blends activism, empathy, and unapologetic Jewish pride

 Rudy Rochman, a vocal young activist of the Jewish community

Not for Personal Needs: How Should One Truly Recite Psalms?