Religion
Make this year’s seder meaningful when tables are smaller - opinion
We are a link in a chain that stretches back over three millennia, a chain that has endured exile, persecution, and upheaval, yet has never been broken.
Long-term deradicalization in Gaza faces major hurdles - opinion
Anti-Zionist Jews: The wayward sons of our generation - opinion
From the October 7 massacre to Operation Roaring Lion, Jews endure, thrive this Passover - opinion
Zionism still defines the Jewish nation today - opinion
Abandoning the term “Zionism” hands victory to Israel’s critics and undermines Jewish identity, history, and the ongoing mission of the Jewish state.
Western Wall debate must not overshadow prayer, unity during times of war - opinion
Prayer at the Kotel should remain sacred, guiding Jews through crises rather than fueling division.
Israel needs leadership that can unify the nation without weakening its democracy - opinion
Amid deep divisions and post-October 7 trauma, Israel faces a leadership test: unity, trust, and governance must come before politics.
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Two exhibitions at the Museum on the Seam proffer an emotional reality check of the lay of our land.
Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel: Bringing the Exodus to life, visually - review
Experience the Exodus like never before with this graphic novel Haggadah, which makes the story immediate, visual, and unforgettable.
Az Nashir Haggadah: Women’s voices on the path to redemption - review
A Haggadah that blends tradition, contemporary Israeli reality, and women’s voices for a living redemption.
Shas fills local rabbi posts with loyalists, sidelining community choice - opinion
Shas moves quickly to fill rabbinic vacancies, sidelining candidates who fit their cities.
This month in Jewish history: From Exodus to modern Israel, and many birthdays
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.
From exile to nationhood: The enduring story of Am Yisrael
Passover marks more than freedom; it forged Jewish nationhood and a lasting identity that endured exile and returned as a living people in its land.
Parashat Vayikra: Mutual responsibility
Vayikra’s message of purity, repentance, and unity teaches that even without sacrifices, we can draw closer to God and to one another.