Keyword "Torah" - List of latest news (187 results)

19/04 Passover 2025: From the pride of Egypt to the humility of Israel - opinion

In the formative process of the exodus, the Jewish people leave a land that represents the height of pride, and they journey to a land of humility.

19/04 This Passover, we must remember to cherish our freedom - opinion

Our sages sought to highlight this idea by naming the holiday in our prayers as Zman Cheiruteinu, the Season of Our Freedom.

19/04 Passover 2025: A ‘midrashic’ lesson for these days

In light of this agonizing and ongoing reality, a quote from the midrash can be a challenge to embrace, as it forces us to think and look outward at our enemies in a different light.

18/04 Passover 2025: Crossing your own Red Sea

We all face Red Seas in one form or another. But the good news is that just as God parted the waters for our forefathers when they left Egypt, He can part them for us as well.

08/04 The Passover seder is a model for healing democracies in peril – opinion

What the Exodus teaches us about democracy, power, and shared national purpose.

05/04 Do aliens keep kosher? Judaism and the possibility of life beyond Earth

'The universe is a pretty big place,' Carl Sagan said. 'If it is just us, it seems like an awful waste of space.' Did God reveal Himself to others besides the Jews - both here and 'out there'?

05/04 Accepting responsibility for our mistakes should foster spiritual growth - opinion

Guilt is indispensable for moral growth and self-improvement. It serves as the quiet but insistent voice of a healthy conscience, guiding us toward accountability, repentance, and transformation.

04/04 Parashat Vayikra: Sacrifices, essence, and meaning

Someone who sins is meant to bring something of himself – his heart and emotions – and to experience a sense of closeness to God and love for Him through the offering.

02/04 Why Judaism warns against unanimous decisions in government - opinion

A decision made unanimously by a large group and which determines a person’s future is guided by external considerations rather than by the merits of the matter at hand.

28/03 Parashat Pekudei: Don’t walk away

We know who we are. They cannot fathom it. Our tireless efforts to explain may fall on deaf ears – but we hear, and we know.

28/03 Parashat Pekudei: The beauty of transparency

Nothing in the Torah is superfluous. From every word – and even from each letter – our sages derived halachic rulings or ethical teachings.

27/03 Your Investments: Baseball and optimism, but don’t forget about those less fortunate

"To receive but not to give is, in Jewish geography as well as Jewish psychology, simply not life," said Rabbi Jonathan Sachs.

23/03 'Cardozo on the Parashah': The magic of the Torah’s most ambiguous book - review

Snippets from Rabbi Nathan Cardozo’s commentary on the ‘Book of Leviticus’

21/03 Parashat Vayakhel: Giving from the heart

look at the beauty of the Temple, built in harmony and generosity, and let this be the foundation of your own home – built on love and overflowing kindness.

08/03 Persistence of Amalek: The never-ending Jewish war against the forces of evil - opinion

No miracle, no revelation, not even the most undeniable display of divine power will erase evil from this world. It remains our mission to fight it.

07/03 Parashat Tetzaveh: Yes, you can!

A person can build, act, create, contribute, and make the world a better place. Just as easily, however, the same person can wither, stagnate, and waste his or her life in idleness.

05/03 Haredi faction holds emergency talks as Israel’s 2025 budget deadline looms

Haredi faction Degel Hatorah's vote on the 2025 budget remains uncertain amid coalition strife.

04/03 Government set to approve 2025 ‘coalition funds’ amidst criticism

Coalition funds are a part of the national budget aimed at enabling the implementation of political agreements.

28/02 Parashat Teruma: ‘Its interior is filled with love’

An exploration into the meaning and significance of the cherubim (angels) that sat upon the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle.

28/02 Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in

There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.

23/02 UTJ leaders refuse Netanyahu request to delay haredi draft bill

While preparation of the haredi draft bill sped up in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in recent weeks, it is still unlikely to pass into law by March 3.

21/02 The justice of God: How the Torah laid the blueprint for social cohesion - opinion

The foundation of religious life is moral integrity. Before introducing rituals, ceremonies, or prohibitions, God demands that we act with decency and righteousness.

21/02 Parashat Mishpatim: The Jewish consciousness of ‘hessed’

You must assist him even at the expense of helping a righteous person who also needs aid – so that you may overcome the inclination to hate that person within your heart.

19/02 After decades in exile, Syria's Jews visit Damascus

Virtually all of the few thousand Jews in Syria promptly left, leaving less than 10 in the Syrian capital.

16/02 Nechama Goldman-Barash: A guiding light for women's voices in Halacha

Jerusalemite of the Week: Nechama Goldman-Barash has become a guiding light regarding the Jewish laws of gender, sexuality, marriage, and more.

14/02 Parashat Yitro: Preceding the Torah

Good character traits – especially those expressed in accepting those who are different and understanding their pain and feelings – are a prerequisite for receiving the Torah.

14/02 Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound

Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.

13/02 The evolving meaning of Tu Bishvat: From spiritual realms to educational journeys

In recent decades, the holiday has taken on an even deeper significance as a day of environmental awareness

10/02 Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

How a family survived tragedy and gifted a Torah scroll to a community in need following Hamas's October 7 attacks.

07/02 Parashat Beshalach: The path to victory

Unite the nation through love and kindness, and we will defeat the descendants of Amalek.

07/02 Parashat Beshalach: How to cross the Reed Sea

We are at a watershed moment, and we need to respond from courage, artfulness, and faith, – not from despair. It’s time to cross the Reed Sea together.

05/02 Torah Atlon Federation looking for a foreign coach for the women's national team

TEHRAN- IRNA- The President of the Tretelon Federation (Triple) said: "To hire a foreign coach for the women's national team, we have submitted our request to the World Federation in writing and we are waiting for their response."

31/01 Parashat Bo: Beautiful as the moon

The commandment of sanctifying the month is not merely a technical instruction for those who establish the calendar on how and when to determine the new month.

24/01 Parashat Va'era: Pharaoh’s sin of hubris

The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse.

20/01 What the families of the hostages need now - opinion

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

18/01 'Derech eretz' comes before unity - opinion

Derech eretz (the ways of the land) acknowledges our shared experiences and shows respect for our collective shared existence.

17/01 Parashat Shemot: Compassion and respect for others

Redemption and progress cannot come at the expense of another’s dignity.

10/01 Parashat Vayehi: A nation of grandparents

By citing Jacob’s blessing, we recreate that fleeting moment of multi-generational peace and shared destiny.

10/01 Parashat Vayehi: The blessing of connection

The act of giving blessing creates connection. Hopefully, we do not wait until the end of our lives to create or facilitate this connection with our loved ones as Jacob did.

10/01 Parashat Vayehi: The traits of a leader

While everyone makes mistakes, a leader whose decisions stem from rashness and haste can spell disaster for his people – and potentially for humanity as a whole.

03/01 This week in Jewish history: The Dreyfus Affair and birth of Zionism

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

03/01 Prepare it or wing it? Inspiration and guidance for Torah teachers

While being lax about preparation could reflect a lack of respect for the forum and a disdain for the audience, we can also discern positive spiritual aspects of such an approach.

31/12 Who is the hero of Hanukkah?

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israeli you won't read about in the news

28/12 Who is holy in the Jewish faith? - opinion

The best place to examine Jewish holiness would be to look at the path blazed by Avraham, the first Jew and founding father of the Jewish people.

27/12 Parashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’

The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”

22/12 Rewriting our prophetic story: A message from this week’s haftarah - opinion

With God’s help, we should all make increased efforts to love our neighbors, serve those in need, and act with humility. Only that will help us begin to heal our rifts.

20/12 Parashat Vayeshev: The mystery of redemption

Even when it seems that everything is deteriorating and that evil is triumphing over good, beneath the surface – in the hidden realm – the world is steadily advancing in one direction.

20/12 Parashat Vayeshev: Joseph and Judah's odysseys to leadership

Joseph and Judah each embark on their own personal odysseys toward leadership.

17/12 Torah Scroll rescued from ancient Syrian synagogue to be returned - report

The move is set to come during a visit by Syrian Jewish businessmen and Syria's chief Rabbi in early 2025.

13/12 Parashat Vayishlach: Prayer – A connection with the creator

True prayer begins with gratitude, which reflects trust and acknowledgment of God’s greatness. Then, it elaborates on every concern and worry.

13/12 Parashat ‘Vayishlach’: Be Thyself

"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world."

06/12 Parashat Vayetze: A ladder on the Earth

The ladder symbolizes the mission of a Jew: to ascend and elevate, to sanctify the physical, and to uplift the mundane toward the sublime.

05/12 MKs threatened bill to disperse Knesset over IDF exemption, major haredi paper reaveals

There is a growing sense of urgency, but the "feeling" in the party is that at the moment there is no concrete proposal on the table to disperse the Knesset.

05/12 'Throw them in the toilet': Yitzhak Yosef urges students to 'tear up' draft orders

"What do we have without our Torah? Why did we come here—to become secular? If a draft notice arrives, tear it up. Do you have a toilet at home? Flush it down,” Yosef said.

29/11 Parashat Toldot and the Akeidah: Finding faith amid suffering - opinion

The pure righteous do not complain of the dark, but increase the light; They do not complain of evil, but increase justice.

28/11 The Israeli Minister of Housing from the Netzarim axis: Settlement in Gaza is the response to October 7 and The Hague

Yitzhak Goldknopf, head of the United Torah Judaism bloc and Israeli Minister of Housing, said, “Jewish settlement in Gaza is the answer to the horrific massacre and to the decision of the International Court in The Hague, which instead of caring for 101 kidnapped people, chose to issue (international arrest) warrants against the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense.” ", according to his exp

26/11 ‘Oz LeYehuda’ program pairs IDF soldiers with Torah study in memory of fallen commander

The initiative aims to strengthen ties between faith, military service, and the land of Israel.

22/11 Parashat Hayei Sarah: The water test and offering a hand - opinion

Parashat Hayei Sarah reminds us: True success in relationships is built on kindness, understanding, and character.

20/11 Religious women break barriers as combat soldiers in new IDF unit

The unit will be drafted next Tuesday in the Combat Intelligence Corps, and soldiers will have spiritual and halachic guidance throughout their service.

15/11 Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash - opinion

We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.

15/11 Vayera: Having the courage to answer God's call to responsibility

Jews do not accept the world that is. They challenge it in the name of the world that ought to be. Walk ahead. Take personal responsibility. Judaism is God’s call to responsibility.

15/11 Parashat Vayeira: Order of priorities

No spiritual experience, no matter how lofty, takes precedence over simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming guests, visiting the sick.

13/11 Drafting to the IDF is the Jewish thing to do - opinion

It is a mitzvah to return to Zion, build up its cities, cultivate and plant its fields, and form a Jewish military guard for the security of those returning.

12/11 How lone soldiers uphold Israel’s Zionist values amid political discord – opinion

Lone soldiers embody dedication to Israel as draft law stirs controversy.

11/11 N12 - Torah Judaism attacks the "Rabbi Law 2" proposal

MK Gafni criticized the conduct of the coalition and came out against the minister of religious services.

05/11 Argentina’s new foreign minister sworn in on Torah, signals policy shift

President Milei drew parallels between the Torah's 'Lech Lecha' and Werthein's new diplomatic mission.

04/11 Coalition, opposition spar as preliminary vote on haredi daycare bill nears

United Torah Judaism threatens to oppose other coalition bills if daycare bill falls

04/11 Simchat Torah in times of tragedy: Balancing joy and mourning - opinion

Amid tragedy, communities creatively honor Simchat Torah, blending celebration with remembrance to uphold tradition while reflecting on recent loss and resilience.

03/11 'Acharei Hachagim': A diary entry from after the holidays in Israel

A look in the life of an Israeli resident the day after the Tishrei holiday season ends.

02/11 The intangibles of the war can’t be measured - opinion

A week of festivity was quickly turned into a week of funerals, and joy was turned into sadness.

01/11 Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage others to be good. There are times when each of us must lead.

01/11 Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

01/11 Parashat Noah: Upholding the world

Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good deeds can contribute to the stability of the world.

01/11 Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent

No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.

31/10 Celebrating amid loss, unity, and hope - opinion

For the first time in recent memory, the Jewish people were faced with the challenge of adapting an ancient holiday to modern events.

31/10 God blesses those who bless you, curses those who curse you - opinion

“And I will bless those who bless you, and anyone who curses you, I will curse” (Genesis 12:3).

30/10 Unity in Netivot: Spending Simchat Torah with evacuees - opinion

After a moving Simchat Torah, all the political talk of unity we hear cannot come close to the true unifier for the Jewish people: our Torah heritage.

28/10 Book of Genesis: Accessible Torah translation captivates diverse readers, spurs multiple printings

The Book of Genesis, a richly annotated English translation of the Torah, captivates diverse audiences, prompting multiple printings due to its accessibility.

28/10 My takeaway from the Sukkot holiday - opinion

One of the participants held a Torah scroll in his arms and danced with it, his face glowing. He said to me: "Last year, look where we danced. And today, look where we are dancing…"

26/10 'Let there be light' takes on new meaning as Israel strikes Iran - comment

This week’s biblical reading, from Genesis, aligns with Israel’s defense decisions, mixing ancient themes with modern challenges.

25/10 Parashat Bereshit: A world of building and creation

Everything created in the six days of creation requires action, such as mustard needing to be sweetened, lupines needing to be cooked, wheat needing to be ground, and even man needing to be perfected

25/10 On Simchat Torah, we pray to be led out of darkness and to a brighter future for us all - editorial

The duality of mourning and joy coexisting reminds us of the importance of honoring both the pain and the celebration, as we find strength and meaning in this complex emotional experience.

24/10 'The hole in our souls deepens everyday,' says sister of hostage Yarden Bibas

Over the past year, the return of the hostages, once a national consensus and top priority, now seems weighed against the security of the state and its citizens.

23/10 Is Israel fighting the October 7 War or the Simchat Torah War? - opinion

By referring to the war as both the “Oct. 7 War” and the “Simchat Torah War,” we evoke different dimensions of this tragedy and its far-reaching aftermath.

23/10 Former PM Bennett calls for state October 7 probe in emotional post on X

"I often ask myself if there was more I could have done that day."

23/10 How should we observe Simchat Torah this year? - opinion

We need to seek a middle path between the usual joy of Simchat Torah and the mourning necessitated by the disaster of Simchat Torah 5784 on October 7.

23/10 'Who’s the fool who told you boys don’t cry?' Approaching Simchat Torah with sorrow

May we find strength, comfort, and even happiness in one or the other – or perhaps even both. For as we have been proclaiming for a year now, only together shall we overcome.

23/10 Simchat Torah: Grasping the divine strands of joy

It’s strained, if not seemingly impossible, to embody joy right now. The divine strands of joy around us are so dim as to be nearly invisible.

23/10 Come together: The importance of unity on Simchat Torah - opinion

It is precisely at the one-year anniversary of Hamas's massacre that the holiday of Simchat Torah comes along, with its unique message about the centrality of unity.

23/10 Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah 2024: Candle-lighting times for Israel and US

See chag times in your area.

23/10 The Herzogs host displaced youth ahead of Simhat Torah - opinion

Herzog, who has taken a particular interest in the hostages, mentions them at every opportunity, and did so  when concluding his session with the youngsters.

23/10 On Simchat Torah, we dance because we refuse to let the darkness win - opinion

How can we dance again? It’s not just a question for Simchat Torah; it’s a question for every moment we face after loss, after tragedy, after the world splits wide open.

22/10 Redefining evil: How postmodern ideologies twist biblical morality – opinion

The Garden of Eden taught us the clear divide between good and evil, which modern society has blurred too often in recent months

22/10 Finding joy in Simchat Torah amid Israel’s struggles post-October 7 – opinion

Many are grappling with how to celebrate the holidays amid Israel’s many struggles, but Simcha Torah brings a message of hope and strength.

21/10 Rabbis share tips to celebrate Simchat Torah while remembering Oct. 7

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

21/10 A poem by Hafez led to the writing of "Nargis in the Golestan of Persian Literature".

I was unemployed for a while, I had nothing to do, and one day I remembered that beat. It had been two and a half years since the doctor left us. The same reminder of that verse made me write the book "Narges in Golestan Persian Literature".

20/10 Simchat Torah: Using joy to overcome pain

Psychological theory offers some important understanding of how we can approach this year’s Simchat Torah.

20/10 DateNight AI hosts pre-Simchat Torah speed dating event

6,000 participants, 2,500+ initial matches resulted from DateNight AI’s previous speed-dating event. A pre-Simchat Torah event offers another opportunity to pair up.

19/10 How will the Jewish people celebrate Simchat Torah this year?

Will Jews dance this year on Simchat Torah? To answer this question, the Magazine interviewed several people in diverse situations; their responses varied.

16/10 Finding solace in the wisdom of King Solomon: Avner Moriah's work on 'Ecclesiastes'

Until his 70th birthday, Moriah had never been preoccupied with the passing of time or his own mortality. But as he entered his eighth decade, the Book of Ecclesiastes took on new meaning for him. 

16/10 Why sukkahs are made of waste, and what it teaches us about God – opinion

The commandment to build a sukkah using waste has a surprising dual meaning: It encourages us to seek more balance in our relationships.

16/10 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.

14/10 After our repentance on Yom Kippur, will God repent for October 7? - opinion

What was God doing as the residents of Beeri were being BBQ'd alive? Why was the Almighty passive as Shani Louk was paraded unconscious and naked — and then decapitated? 

14/10 Hamas killed 1,200 people on Simchat Torah. This year, we need to celebrate - opinion

If Jews in the midst of battle in Sinai, persecuted by the Soviets in Moscow, or surrounded by death at Auschwitz celebrated Simchat Torah despite it all, then we too can – and must!

08/10 'We shall stand together, and win': Emotional Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall

A Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall marked the first anniversary of the October 7 attack, honoring victims and fallen soldiers.

07/10 Senators Graham, Blumenthal sign Torah scroll in honor of October 7 victims - exclusive

'You are not alone; the US stands with you," Sen Lindsey Graham said from the Western Wall.

27/09 Parashat Nitzavim: A personal covenant with God

Based on how we prepare ourselves and determine our path during these hours and days, we will determine the quality of next year.

25/09 G20’s wealth tax ambition: Will governments use the ultra-rich's money wisely?

The G20 proposes higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy, but questions remain about fairness, government spending, and the impact on philanthropy, investments, and pensions.

23/09 UTJ member: Leftist kibbutz members are responsible for October 7, should not come to memorial

In the article Menachem Klugman directly blamed the kibbutz members for failing to prevent October 7.

22/09 Why did hundreds of Orthodox Jerusalem girls suddenly go barefoot?

Jerusalem students remove TOMS shoes and walk barefoot after discovering forbidden Shaatnez, showing swift adherence to religious law.

21/09 The Prophet (pbuh) strictly warned Muslims against division

Whenever the Islamic world tends to unity because of the Gaza issue or other events, suddenly an atmosphere is created in the western, Hebrew and Arabic media where everyone is at odds with each other again.

20/09 Parashat Ki Tavo: Choice, decency, observance of commandments, and Torah study

Torah study and listening to the word of God reconnect the person with the original choice of loyalty and commitment.

19/09 Parshat Ki Tavo: Only unity will bring us bounty and Blessings in the promised land

As we get closer to October 7th, the eternal wisdom of the Torah on unity and national resilience resonates with renewed urgency and offers timely guidance for navigating our present challenges.

13/09 Parashat Ki Tetze: Commitment, abilities, and results

Those who understand this need no further explanation of the difference between a relationship without marriage and a relationship that has gained the legal and emotional commitment of marriage.

10/09 Goldknopf – UTJ will not support 2025 budget without haredi IDF draft bill

The legal blanket haredi exemption from IDF service ended in July 2023 after being ruled unequal and therefore unconstitutional.

08/09 Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit joins UTJ in threat to boycott Knesset votes

The coalition, however, may not have a majority to pass the amendments, since two parties have threatened not to support it – United Torah Judaism (UTJ) and Otzma Yehudit.

06/09 Parashat Shoftim: Balancing moral decisions and personal interests

The more aware we are of the risk that our decisions are influenced by personal interests, the more likely we are to overcome this and make moral and correct decisions.

05/09 Having trust in the process: Pursuing righteousness and investing

Trust the process. It’s important to trust your investment strategy and do your best to tune out the talking heads that create fierce headlines and may strike fear or hesitation.

01/09 How to change behavior when it comes to budgeting, investing - opinion

Always remember that time is your ally, and that over the long-term stock market investing has shown to be a very powerful approach to wealth building.

30/08 Ir Nidahat: When a city is disloyal to God and must be destroyed, its people killed

The ethical message emerging from many of these commentaries suggests that while there are times that it is necessary to shed blood, it is likely to leave a negative imprint on the soul. 

30/08 Parashat Re'eh: Why didn’t the Israelites come to the Temple in Jerusalem?

We are called upon to balance good intentions with adherence to the law – good intentions do not permit forbidden actions!

26/08 Wisdom from King Solomon teaches the key to a meaningful life - opinion

This is the wisdom that Kohelet imparts: In a world full of vanities, savoring the moment of joy is the key to a meaningful life.

25/08 It's time for a revolutionary rabbi to come save Judaism from self-destructing - opinion

Through the ages, many courageous rabbis changed the course of Judaism by taking bold action, often, if not always, in the face of vehement opposition. It's time for a new rabbinic revolution.

23/08 I’m a rabbi who wrote a fantasy novel drawing inspiration from Judaism's sacred past - opinion

When I was writing, I promised myself I wouldn’t ask where particular elements came from, now I see that I was co-creating all along, drawing on elements from the ancestral past.

23/08 Parashat Ekev: The remembering person

The remembering person is the moral person. The remembering person does not sink into self-satisfaction, pride, and narcissism.

22/08 How to increase your reward for performing a commandment

11/08 Is Jewish law more important than everything?

A 1907 collection of hassidic tales by Rabbi Yisrael Berger

11/08 Founding Chief Rabbi of Efrat Shlomo Riskin receives lifetime achievement award

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin received a lifetime achievement award during the Saad Conference earlier this month.

09/08 Parashat Devarim: Allowing the mistake 

God was not pleased with the people’s request to send spies to the land of Canaan, yet He consented to it. What can we learn from this?

04/08 Jewish texts permit celebrating the death of enemies - opinion

If Rabbi Boteach does not want to rejoice at the demise of one of humankind’s evilest men, that is his prerogative, but the Jewish sources as they actually appear give the green light.

02/08 Art and Torah: Longing for new light

The Three Weeks that lead up to the Ninth of Av is an especially propitious time to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

02/08 Parashat Matot-Masei: The difference between fear and evil

The Israelites fell into the trap set by Balaam.

30/07 Chosen for, not chosen from: Reclaiming our moral mission as Jews - opinion

We are chosen for greater commitment and to inspire spirituality in others.

28/07 MK Yisrael Eichler says VP Kamala Harris poses 'global danger'

The United Torah Judaism MK said that global leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Ali Khameini are in tune with developments in the US presidential race.

26/07 Parashat Pinhas: How Moses ended his role as leader of the Jewish people

God informs Moses: Your role is over. You have led the people faithfully for the past 40 years, and now, just before the people reach their destination and enter the Land of Israel, must step aside.

22/07 Otzma Yehudit and haredi parties negotiating to pass series of controversial measures

Wheeling and dealing abound as Knesset wraps up summer session.

22/07 Religious Zionist rabbis oppose terms for hostage deal: 'The cost endangers Israeli citizens'

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis: Though it is a commandment to save hostages, it should not be at the cost of risking Israel.

20/07 Meet the teenaged girl who read the Talmud in two-and-a-half years

Though women have been historically forbidden or discouraged from learning the Talmud, Elke Bentley's family has always supported her pursuit of Torah study.

19/07 Parashat Balak: Can God be bribed?

What does God require of us? He demands – and this is a firm demand, not a polite request – that we be good: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.

12/07 Right-wing voters already marking Ben-Gvir as Netanyahu's potential successor - poll

In a post-Netanyahu era, Itamar Ben-Gvir leads right-wing candidate support. The National Camp and Likud see minor seat changes. Survey includes 500 respondents.

12/07 Parashat Chukat: Protest against death 

Judaism has a surprising perspective on death.

11/07 Newly discovered link between Hercules, Israel suggests cultural exchange in region - study

2,800-year-old stamp in Tel Hazor connects Hercules to northern Israel, depicting a hero battling a seven-headed serpent, reflecting Levantine visual culture and myth transmission complexities

08/07 Haredi draft drama: IDF chief Baram leaks military can absorb 3,000 additional haredi recruits

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to postpone the issue to September, concerned that the Haredim could bring the government down over their funds being frozen.

08/07 Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy: Cultivating Pardes’s halachic studies

Jerusalemite of the week: Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy heads the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.

07/07 The Torah sets a blueprint for the importance of 'bottom-up democracy' - opinion

The Jewish people are more unified today than any other nation in the world, primarily because of the Torah and our system of Jewish education.

06/07 A nation in turmoil: We must set aside self-interest and come together - opinion

The average reader is confronted with a vivid picture of a chaotic, divided, and divisive nation that is united only in its opposition to the leader.

05/07 This Jerusalem beit midrash ordains women as Orthodox rabbis

Rabbi Herzl Hefter, dean of Beit Midrash Har’el, ordains both men and women as Orthodox rabbis – and says that the Torah ‘has to be real.’

05/07 Parashat Korach: Envy, interests, and disputes

People make the mistakes of their lives because of envy, lust, or pursuit of honor.

03/07 When stakes are high, Judaism doesn’t place all responsibility on a single charismatic leader

How might Judaism influence and shape democracy, either in Israel or in the US?

01/07 The LA synagogue attack: Reality inside and outside were two different worlds

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news  

01/07 The necessity of owning our observance and putting passion into it - opinion

It is our responsibility to take ownership of our mitzvot and religious experience. We must find meaning and relevance within the mitzvot we perform,

01/07 'A different spirit': Jews standing alone against hatred

It has been our legacy to stand tall and block out the noise and the hatred. We have always possessed this courage and this different spirit, and our current crisis should be no different.

30/06 Educating tomorrow's children: Three women certified as halachic leaders

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Rabbanit Avigayil Unterberg Nouriel, Rabbanit Idit Mevorach-Shaag, and Rabbanit Hila Naor joined 19 others already certified by the institute out of Ohr Torah Stone (OTS).

29/06 Approximately 20 private-haredi schools are planning to switch to the state-haredi education system

Several haredi groups tried to reach a compromise with the help of Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur-Paz but were blocked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas.

28/06 Hidden messages: a novel way of reading Talmudic stories

The Talmud, edited around 1,500 years ago, contains rabbinic statements, discussions, and anecdotes from over three centuries.

28/06 Parashat Shelach: Moses’ example of leadership

25/06 'Help! They want to destroy the Torah world in Israel,' Israeli haredi leader in US says

Lando, alongside other prominent members of the Council of Torah Sages, emphasized the critical need for financial support from the American Jewish community.

25/06 'Holy Torah will prevail': Haredi lawmakers, ministers rage at Israel's High Court

Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush said the ruling is "leading to two states" of religious and secular Jews.

21/06 Gates of the heart: Gates in Torah and Judaism

Our tradition is rich with gates: Gates of Repentance, Gates of Prayer, Gates of Righteousness, Gates of introspection and reflection.

21/06 Parashat Beha'alotcha: Freedom comes with responsibility

A slave is not required to take responsibility for his actions, but a free man is required to be accountable for his actions, for those around him, for his future

20/06 Jews are in a moment of broken illusions, but we’re stronger than we think - opinion

Our Torah portions offer comfort, reminding us that the past was never perfect and that the gap between the real and ideal has been part of our DNA from time immemorial.

14/06 Grapevine, June 14, 2024: Shuttle diplomacy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

14/06 Parashat Naso: Coping with exposure to the world's impurities

Being exposed to any kind of behavior has an effect on us.

14/06 Thoughts on Shavuot and the counting of the Omer

Torah is more than the Pentateuch – it’s an expression of the ‘mind of God’

13/06 How do modern Jewish historical moments relate with their Bible portions?

I find many apt connections between significant modern Jewish historical events and the Torah portions that are read during the week coinciding with their occurrence.

11/06 Why are blintzes trending in Israel? Exploring the delicacy's connection to Shavuot

Cheese blintzes, with their rich, creamy filling, perfectly embody the festive and indulgent spirit of Shavuot.

11/06 Finding purpose in cheesecake on Shavuot - opinion

As we once again accept the Torah, let us take it upon ourselves to find new ways to infuse holiness into our routines, to feel the presence and the relevance of the Torah in everything we do.

11/06 The history and evolving tradition of Shavuot - opinion

Shavuot’s journey from an agricultural celebration to commemorating the Giving of the Torah, and its eventual return to an agricultural focus, underscores the adaptability of Jewish tradition.

11/06 From the falling skies on Simchat Torah to the return of hostages for Shavuot - opinion

May we begin to rise from our mourning on Shavuot, and merit seeing the return of the hostages, the recovery of the wounded, and the end of the war. 

07/06 Women and Tikkun Leil: When did women stay up all night learning on Shavuot?

In the 21st century, at least a million Jews – women and men – are active participants in Tikkun Leil Shavuot.

07/06 Parashat Bamidbar: Leadership and arrogance

While the role of leadership was exclusively designated for the biblical tribe of Levi, in reality, many of us find ourselves in leadership positions.

04/06 Focusing on future goals helps gets past current turmoil - opinion

On an individual level, our financial lives are also full of ups and downs. Even if we do everything by the book, sometimes life happens.

04/06 Haredi parties Shas and UTJ announce support for hostage deal

Both of the Knesset's haredi parties, Shas and United Torah Judaism, have expressed support for the hostage deal proposed by US President Joe Biden.

02/06 1918: Returning Torah scrolls to Tel Aviv, Jaffa after WWI

The return of the Jews to their homes and religious sanctuaries after the exile forced upon them by the Turkish governor during World War I.

01/06 Parashat Bechukotai: Why work hard?

There is no more appropriate preparation for Shavuot than profound Torah study.

05/05 Israel's message to Iran: We will act to destroy the nuclear threat

The Islamic Republic is not only a threat to Israel but to the entire world, and it will continue on its path until it has a bomb in hand or the world finally wakes up and puts a stop to it.

11/03 Hunger has many benefits for the seeker towards perfection of self and knowledge of God

The result of fasting is eating less and speaking less, and it brings wisdom, and wisdom leads to knowledge, and knowledge of certainty, and when a servant reaches certainty, he has no idea how to spend his time.

08/02 N12 - Gafni vs. Goldknopf: "There is no such thing as the government not having anything to do with the war"

The chairman of Degal HaTorah attacked Minister Goldknopf and claimed that the entire government bears responsibility: "There is no such thing as the government not having anything to do with the war. She is related and she is responsible" • MK Gafni also referred to the possibility of settlement in Gaza

05/02 Torah Scrolls That Survived the Nazis Now Fuel Faith Around the World

The Memorial Scrolls Trust celebrated a 60th anniversary on Sunday. It has lent some 1,400 scrolls, once confiscated by the Nazis in Europe, to communities in 25 countries.

24/01 1300-year-old Torah was seized

A Torah, thought to be 1,300 years old, was seized in Kahramanmaraş.

19/01 Opinion | Two Lessons From an Ancient Text That Changed My Life

Every gesture of recognition marries love and humility, vulnerability and sacred responsibility.

08/10 Five Observations About the War in Israel

Big questions from our writers to help illuminate the latest

08/10 Israelis ‘will be rattled’ but will ‘push back,’ expert says

“No one has been able to figure out how to destroy a terrorist ideology even after you destroy the terroists themselves,” Kimmitt said.

07/10 A Devastating Attack by Hamas

How did Israel not see it coming?

15/07 Swedish Police Authorise Burning of Bible, Torah Outside Israeli Embassy

Stockholm police said they have authorized a protest to burn the Bible and Torah outside the Israeli Embassy in the Swedish capital.

14/07 Sweden allows protest burning Torahs and Bibles outside Israeli Embassy | CNN

Swedish authorities have approved a protest involving the burning of Torahs and Bibles outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden’s national radio broadcaster reported on Friday.

15/04 Are the Jewish people too close to God?

Being assured of the divine will and discovering those assurances to be incorrect can destabilize faith. Sadly, many lost their faith in God.