Torah
Knesset panel advances ultra-Orthodox bill to enshrine Torah study in Basic Law
Critics say the bill could preserve state benefits for yeshiva students who avoid military service amid the IDF’s manpower shortage.
What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion
The mikveh belongs to the women of Israel, not to those who yell at them - opinion
Meeting our ancient cousins: What the Samaritans can teach about Jewish continuity - opinion
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.
Purim 2026: Celebrating with faith, fun, and resilience through the years
From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.
From tragedy to protection: The fight against agunah status - opinion
Jewish families can protect wives from agunah status through halachic prenups and wartime authorizations, ensuring resilience even in tragedy.
When Jewish law fails: Decades-long struggle of Jewish women seeking freedom - opinion
Even with legal tools, Jewish women who are trapped in bad marriages wait years for divorce.
Parashat Zachor: Remembering Amalek in every generation
Amalek exploits spiritual weakness; Parashat Zachor calls on us to strengthen our identity and faith in every generation.
Beyond the headlines: A mindset of joy - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
It's time for the Western Wall to be a home for every Jew - opinion
The Western Wall belongs to every Jew, and it’s time Israel honors equality, pluralism, and shared heritage.
Jewish return to Temple Mount brings renewed memory and hope - opinion
Jews are returning to the Temple Mount, reconnecting prayer, memory, and faith in the place their hearts have longed for.
Parashat Teruma: Sanctifying the heart
Each person is a walking Temple; each has the power to build a dwelling place for the Creator of the world within his or her heart.
