What Shavuot teaches about Israel’s haredi military service debate
On Shavuot, we recenter Torah study as our supreme value, even as we divert some of its precious human resources toward protecting our people and defending our land.
From Sinai to today: Judaism and the long march of monotheism - opinion
We were not selected for privilege but to carry God’s presence and moral vision into a broader world.
How has the Six Day War of 1967 shaped Israel of 2026? - opinion
The war of 1967 can rightly be seen as the point at which the Jewish world renewed its engagement with the State of Israel.
Entering the fourth room: We are living in a new stage of Jewish history - opinion
Few modern terms carry as much weight and controversy as the Hebrew word geula, or “redemption.” Redemption is the terminus of history.
Love isn’t enough: Faith in humanity through the lens of the Torah
In a fractured world, Torah reminds us through Akiva, Hillel and Ben Azzai that every person carries dignity, meaning and divine image.
Two wartime Independence Days, still no consensus on whether Israel won - opinion
As this long war drags on, the emotional landscape shifts, and the lens through which we experience and celebrate our independence changes.
The sky is no longer silent: Antisemitism persists, but Jews are no longer defenseless - opinion
For the first time in centuries, Jews are not merely subjects of history but active participants within it.
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.
We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom
On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.
From exile to nationhood: The enduring story of Am Yisrael
Passover marks more than freedom; it forged Jewish nationhood and a lasting identity that endured exile and returned as a living people in its land.
