Torah
What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion
Sacks dedicated his life to teaching that covenant is stronger than politics, and that Jewish survival depends not on uniformity but on mutual responsibility.
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 Balak: What is the price of aloneness?
Parashat Shmini: Guarding a pure heart
The Hebrew word timtum means “blockage” or “dullness.” Forbidden foods can lead to this blockage – to emotional numbness and a diminished ability to perceive spiritual depth.
Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience
Pe’imat Miriam, a female percussive endeavor, revives an ancient rhythm to find a collective voice of hope – core to the biblical Passover narrative and to our spiritual well-being.
The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow
Within a world of harsh decrees and cruelty, Miriam creates a human partnership that crosses boundaries for the sake of saving life.
A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus
An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and the evolving ways we mark the Seder night.
Seder night: A crumpled white shirt reveals Passover’s deeper meaning
Rav Amital’s lesson shows that even a rushed Seder can be meaningful and spiritually powerful.
Staying put: Realizing a modern Exodus amid times of challenge - opinion
In this sense, remaining in the land at this time is a particularly profound expression of that ancient story. It says: We are already part of the journey, and we want to be nowhere other than here.'
Passover and the Holocaust: Why Judaism refuses to build identity on tragedy - opinion
The only safeguard against this constant danger is constant vigilance: seeing Jewish duty as the greatest of privileges.
Our refuge: War, loss, and faith are shaping Israel’s shared story - opinion
When you live through wars, they change you. They become something you survive as a heroic community. Every single citizen.
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.