Judaism

Jewish families in Ethiopia have been forgotten by Israel, they must be brought home - opinion

The roughly 7,000 Ethiopian Jews still waiting to come have close relatives in Israel. They have studied Judaism, embraced modern life, and are ready for integration.

‘WE WILL never forget leaders like Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Abraham Negussie, who has humbly worked to bring our brothers and sisters home,’ says the writer.
JEWS PRAY for forgiveness during this month of Elul, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. After 2,000 years, God has finally answered the prayers of millions of Jews and allowed them to return to their homeland.

Why do American Jews pray facing Jerusalem? - opinion

Keeping it sweet

In the kitchen with Henny: Keeping it sweet

HOMES ARE severely damaged after the Hamas October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. ‘Since October 7, many of my friends and colleagues here in Israel have wrestled deeply with their Jewish identity,’ says Orah.

When did Israel become so stringent with Jewish converts? - opinion


'Ascending the Ladder': Career tips from the Bible - review

A skilled Jewish day school, supplementary school, or adult education teacher could structure an entire course based on this book, or more specifically, the chapter titled “Workplace Ethics.” 

CHARLTON HESTON as Moses in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 blockbuster film ‘The Ten Commandments.’

High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency

"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."

IT’S HARD to know what the ‘right’ path might be.

My congregant was stabbed for being Jewish, what happened the next Shabbat was incredible

Even after a devastating attack on a Canadian Jewish community, there is still light and joy to be found.

A Torah pointer and a Jewish star necklace — two frequent sights at synagogues.

Your Investments: Fishing, farming, hi-tech exits and gratitude

From dawn fishing trips to Ki Tavo’s first fruits: say thank you, share your blessings, and let giving, not ego, guide the High Holy Days.

 (Illustrative) FISHING IN Lake Kinneret, in Tiberias.

Ki Tavo haftarah: Hamas no more

The clash with Hamas is not merely a contemporary conflict – it is part of a divine drama stretching across millennia.

Smoke rises following Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.

Parashat Ki Tavo: The basket of first fruits

The world is so beautiful when we look upon it with a good eye; when we bless its creator and are filled with gratitude.

GRAPES GROW in the Tali Vineyard in Moshav Lachish.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

Shabbat candles

Tensions with ultra-Orthodox are second most divisive conflict in Israeli society, poll finds

The poll also shows how 83% of Israeli Jews support ensuring freedom of religion, namely, the freedom for both secular and religious citizens to live according to their own worldview. 

 An illustrative image of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Israeli Jews near a sign for an IDF recruiting office.

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.

I used to shy away from the label 'influencer' - opinion

While therapists counsel, business leaders invest, and congregations visit Israel, Influencers are playing their very necessary part.

Montana Tucker (center) and the "Heroes Against Hate" - courageous and influential voices combatting antisemitism. They attend ADL's Never Is Now event at Javits Center on March 04, 2025 in New York City.

Beyond the headlines: Where will you be for the holiday prayer?

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

The sign at the entrance to the Old City