Judaism
What does the kashrut reform repeal mean, and could it raise food prices? - explainer
The reform was designed to move Israel’s kashrut system away from one controlled almost entirely by the Chief Rabbinate and local rabbinates, and toward a regulated market.
A different mind, a shared covenant - opinion
From Flatbush to Israel: How ignorance fuels the haredi draft crisis - opinion
Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children
Why Hegseth’s use of 'Pharisee' echoes anti-Jewish bias - opinion
Using “Pharisee” as a political insult misrepresents Jewish history and reinforces long-standing religious stereotypes.
When faith is desecrated in Jerusalem, silence is complicity - opinion
Christians in Israel must be respected, clergy, pilgrims, churches, and monasteries, and every Christian holy site must be treated with the dignity that the Torah demands.
Jewish communities face growing threats masked as anti-Zionism - opinion
Jewish schools, synagogues, and communities face increasing pressure as antisemitism is repackaged as political activism.
The crisis of American Jewry after October 7, the collapse of old assumptions - opinion
The October 7 massacre exposed weaknesses in American Jewish institutions and identity.
Hungary’s elections and the future of its Jewish life, Israel relations - opinion
For Jewish communities – and for Israel – the lesson is clear: not every narrative that dominates headlines reflects underlying reality, and not every shift in politics determines the future.
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman discusses faith, leadership, and Yeshiva University’s global influence, with a focus on partnerships with Christian and Catholic institutions.
Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer
"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.
Lag Ba’omer reminds us to choose respect over division among Jews - opinion
Rabbi Akiva’s students remind us that respect and unity are essential to Jewish spiritual life.
Twenty-one detained as police thwart attempt to bring Passover sacrifice to Temple Mount
This was not the first such attempt. Last month, 14 Jewish men and boys were arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle sacrificial goats onto the Temple Mount.
Religious protesters plan to storm Mount Meron in defiance of police orders ahead of Lag Ba'omer
Israel Police announced on Sunday morning that the annual Lag Ba’omer pilgrimage at Mount Meron will not take place, and that roads leading to the area have already been blocked.
