Yom Kippur
High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency
"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."
Reflecting on 700 days of war in Gaza during Elul means asking ourselves tough questions - opinion
A time for change; it’s never too late: Start eating, living healthy this Jewish New Year - opinion
Beyond the headlines: Where will you be for the holiday prayer?
Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion
The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.
Israel needs to regain the confidence to pre-emptively strike threats - comment
In 1967, Israel preempted when its neighbors wanted to destroy it. In 2025, the threat is still there. The Israeli mindset in response should be the same.
Entering the Jewish season of modern remembrance - opinion
Jews need to think about memory. We Jews need to remember. The expression borne out of the Holocaust commands us so: Zachor – Remember.
Only the dead see the end: Reflection on the devastation of war - opinion
The motto of war is “Let the strong survive; let the weak die.” The motto of peace is “Let the strong help the weak to survive.”
Ex-Israeli intel officer: Egypt is building emergency wartime warehouses
Elaborating on the weaponry within the stockpiles, Dekel explained, "These stockpiles include weapons like tanks, artillery, and tractors."
IKAR Rabbi jokes that Jews could learn from Cory Booker's record-breaking senate speech - opinion
The physical feat is impressive, but it’s not the point. We’d do well to consider why Sen. Booker felt such prophetic urgency in issuing this call in this moment.
Thousands attend Sigd holiday event in Jerusalem
At the center of the Sigd holiday is the acceptance of the Torah by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia.
This Yom Kippur, I prayed with all my might - opinion
Encountering a transformative Yom Kippur, and finding meaning in prayer amid war and grief.
Why did Israel name its operation against Iran 'Days of Repentance?' - explainer
Operation Days of Repentance: Israel’s symbolic strikes invoke themes of reflection, defense, and historical resolve.
Following up on our Yom Kippur prayers – opinion
We need to remember the commitments we made on Yom Kippur every day, not just during the confessional.
After bomb threat interrupted Kol Nidre, this congregation kept praying on Manhattan street
Immediately after the call came in, the synagogue security guard alerted the congregants, prompting 400 people to exit the building.
