Parasha
The imagination that began it all: The Persian-Jewish poet bringing Genesis back to life - opinion
Does an identity gain strength by filtering out every external influence, or by encountering another culture without losing its own essence?
Simchat Torah 2026: What exactly are we so joyous about?
An unimaginable idea: When does God ignore idolatry by Jews?
Israel after Oct. 7: What Moses teaches us about survival and responsibility
Finding meaning in Judaism: From captivity to candle lighting - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
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.
The Bibas Babies; the Keruvim and the Cry of a Mother
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.
The Angel’s Double-Edged Sword: Protection and Obligation
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.
The Chosen People: But Why Us?
From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state - opinion
As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart
Parashat Beshalach: The path to victory
Unite the nation through love and kindness, and we will defeat the descendants of Amalek.
