Religion

In Israel, even fear and grief can become courage, resilience and joy - opinion

Israelis confronted terror, grief and October 7 remembrance with the courage, resilience and humor that define the Israeli spirit.

Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight  flight 1073.
Picture taken on July 7, 2026 in Swiebodzin, western Poland, shows the statue of Jesus Christ measuring 36 m in height, six metres more than the famous landmark Jesus statue of Rio de Janeiro. The statue, called "Jesus Christ the King of the Universe" was completed in November 2010.

Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians

Praying at the entrance to the Temple Mount on Sukkot, Sept. 29.

Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministers of Culture of Greece and Bulgaria, Lina Mendoni and Evtim Miloshev, September 30, 2026.

Bones of medieval tsar, 48 religious relics to be exchanged under new Greece-Bulgaria heritage MoU


Jew vs Jew: New York, Israel, and the crisis of Jewish solidarity - opinion

As antisemitism rises, the widening rift among Jews over Israel raises urgent questions about Jewish unity.

Chai Riders line up in this year’s Salute to Israel parade in Manhattan, May 31.

‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war

Foreign delegations reached Jerusalem despite limited flights, giving this year’s prayer gathering a sharper message of faith, politics and support for Israel.

 Participants pray during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at the Knesset, May 27, 2026.

Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings

A family from London makes aliyah to northern Israel, navigating war, adjustment, and a new life in Ma’alot.

Family

In the kitchen with Henny: Sheet pan magic

Simple one-pan dinners and a decadent dessert help busy families get delicious meals on the table with minimal effort.

Sheet-pan gnocchi and veggies.

What the ma'apilim teach us about faith and judgment

The story of the spies shows how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence.

Overconfidence, underconfidence –both negative.

Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?

Joshua’s spies returned with faith and confidence, teaching a timeless lesson about courage, purpose, and the Land of Israel.

 The Grapes of Canaan by James Tissot (circa 1900). Although the 12 spies brought back a cluster of grapes so large that it took two men to carry it, only two of the 12 brought back a good report of the land.

How a Jewish police chief's mezuzah captivated a Mississippi town

A Jewish police chief's mezuzah ceremony became the talk of a Mississippi town and drew a crowd no one expected.

The writer and daughter Noa O’Sullivan on roots visit to Mississippi, 2018. Background: Highway welcome sign upon entering to state, ‘the birthplace of America’s music.’

Parashat Shlah: The absolute truth

When fear overrides faith, even truth becomes distorted; this is the lesson of the spies in the desert.

Truth

Israel’s biggest threats demand unity, not partisan warfare - opinion

Israelis must decide whether politics exists to strengthen the country – or whether the country itself will surrender its fate to partisan warfare.

Israelis attend a protest march against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, at the entrance to Jerusalem, March 19, 2025.

The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion

As Europe scrutinizes brit milah, Jewish communities must defend religious freedom without surrendering tradition.

Brit milah ceremony 311