Hassidim
Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion
Zohran Mamdani’s election as the mayor of New York City is the final nail in the coffin containing the deceased body of Jewish power in American politics.
IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7
Prayers of silence: Why Passover's seventh day is so unique in its quietness
Calling out in prayer and beseeching God to answer our supplications involves an element of entitlement, perhaps even temerity. In contrast, silence reflects humility.
Israeli troops escort hundreds of hassidic pilgrims to rabbi's tomb inside Lebanon
The pilgrims were reportedly escorted by IDF soldiers early on Friday morning to hold the Shacharit prayer at the site of Rav Ashi's tomb.
This week in Jewish history: Herzl writes Der Judenstaat, Byzantines betray the Jews
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
A new chapter for hassidim and the IDF - opinion
As we support these pioneering souls, we must also pave the way for more integration, more understanding, and more shared responsibility. The future of our nation depends on it.
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.
Terrorists fire at Israeli bus exiting Nablus, driver lightly wounded
The bus was reportedly en route to its destination without prior coordination with the military.
How 'Tamid Ohev Oti' became an unlikely Israeli anthem of 2024
“Tamid Ohev Oti” is more than a song; it’s a phenomenon uniting Israel through faith, rhythm, and hope.
A meeting of minds and hearts: What lessons righteous figures learn from each other
Each person saw the value in the other person’s path, and adopted elements of the other’s ethos.
Rabbi Pinto: Most problems arise because people don’t know how to make decisions
Two methods to capture a thief
