Tradition of israel

Judaism encourages haredim to draft into IDF - opinion

Evasion from military service, even to learn Torah, has no precedent in our history or our writings and codified laws.

JULY 8, 2024|ByODED FORER

A RALLY against recruiting haredim into the IDF takes place in Jerusalem, on Sunday. Ironically and unashamedly, it is those who cloak themselves in the garb of religiosity who appear most ready to ignore our central precepts, the writer charges.

A PROTEST against judicial reform takes place in Tel Aviv, this past Saturday night. It has become increasingly clear that for those demonstrating against judicial reform, the real issue is an existential, not a political one, says the writer.

We must make Israel a Jewish state – we owe it to our ancestors - opinion

This “either/or” dichotomy does scant justice to the uniqueness of the Jewish people and their unprecedented return to their homeland.

AUGUST 28, 2023|ByDOUGLAS ALTABEF

(L-R) Massimo Manetti and Tali Friedman sign the Matching Markets Deal between Florence's historic market and Machane Yehuda, July 3, 2023 in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's Mahaneh Yehuda market celebrates centennial, signs historic agreement with Florence

Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with festivity, facing challenges in maintaining its traditional identity amid rapid modernization.

JULY 7, 2023|ByAARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE

AN AERIAL view of the ever-growing Jerusalem, above the Yemin Moshe neighborhood.

Social divide? Not here! How Israel’s Neighbors’ Day brings us closer - opinion

The rift in the nation has deepened, and all of this comes alongside another military operation which has just ended.

MAY 28, 2023|ByURI CARMEL

Cholent crawling in Bnei Brak:FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In search of authentic Ashkenazi cuisine in in Bnei Brak.

FEBRUARY 25, 2016ByRACHEL MYERSON

The Human Spirit: What happened to Mother’s Day?

In Israel the day chosen was the day Henrietta Szold died, Rosh Hodesh Adar.

FEBRUARY 18, 2016ByBARBARA SOFER

Halachic State, the State is gone

FEBRUARY 15, 2016ByDAMIÁN CURBELO KANOVICH

Middle Israel: How to save Conservative Judaism

The first thing Conservative Judaism must do is change its name to Traditionalist Judaism, and its followers’ adjective to Traditionalists.

JANUARY 21, 2016ByAMOTZ ASA-EL

Ultra-Orthodox Jews look towards the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City

Creation But Not Ex Nihilo

JANUARY 17, 2016ByN.S. PALMER

Tradition Today: Are we barbarians?

Are we barbarians or are we decent human beings and good Jews?

JANUARY 6, 2016ByREUVEN HAMMER

the Dawabsha house which was set on fire in a suspected attack by Jewish extremists in Duma.

Belief Backward and Forward

JANUARY 2, 2016ByN.S. PALMER

Parshat Hukkat, Numbers: A leader’s requisite love and responsibility

‘And he [Moses] said to them: “Listen now rebels”… and he struck the rock twice’ (Numbers 10:10).

JUNE 25, 2015BySHLOMO RISKIN

Grapevine: An admor and more

JUNE 18, 2015ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

We the Jews should love the Christians coming to our holy places for inspiration

JUNE 1, 2015ByVLADIMIR MINKOV