Jewish faith

Why "Mazel Tov" endures as the Jewish World's Favorite Blessing

The tradition of “Mazel Tov” and the belief in luck and fate continue to accompany Jewish life from its ancient roots to the modern world.
The Empire State Building, JPMorgan Chase Building, and One Vanderbilt in New York City are illuminated in the colors of the New York Knicks during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, as seen from Bayonne, New Jersey.

The Knicks won on June 13, some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence

An Argentine oleh (new immigrant to Israel) who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after a long period of conversion.

Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people - opinion

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift


No atheists in a foxhole: Turning to God during hardship - opinion

The adage, “There are no atheists in a foxhole” encapsulates this phenomenon, suggesting that in moments of peril, belief in a higher power surges, becoming a beacon of solace and hope.

 TWO ELDERLY women look at the considerable damage caused when a Scud missile slammed into their house, January 18, 1991, in the Gulf War, when Iraq started firing Scuds into Israel. The war ended on February 28.

In search of safe haven: Chazal's prophecy on turmoil and distress


My family's Jewish day school story - opinion

I knew I wanted my children to have more Jewish education than I had; to have friends who could play with them on Shabbat to make it more fun; and to know all of the stories that make our heritage.

 A CEREMONY marking Israel’s 70th Independence Day takes place at Ben Porat Yosef school in Paramus, NJ.

'Shema Yisrael' symbolizes the unity of the Jewish people - comment

For me, those words signify the unity of the Jewish People, binding us together through thick and thin.

 FORMER ‘BIG BROTHER’ contestant Ben Wiernik appears on a large advertising board, deep in prayer.

Does the Torah have multiple authors? - opinion

In the modern epoch, academic study of the Hebrew Bible attributes conflicting texts in the Torah to different human sources.

Torah scroll 521

Israel-Hamas War: How to maintain faith in trying times - opinion

Faith is an indefinable emotion. It doesn’t remove pain, but it can help you endure it.

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Hanukkah: The great light of the small jug

The Maccabees understood the message: Yes, pure oil, even in small quantities, can illuminate much more than meets the eye.

 LIGHTING THE fifth candle with oil in Safed.

Jewish history is predetermined: We know how it ends, just not when - opinion

Taking the long view of Jewish history mustn’t distract us from present and immediate challenges, but it should provide optimism even during dark moments. 

 SPIRITUAL STAMINA: The Charles Bridge, Prague.

How can we continue to pray amid war and atrocity? - opinion

How can we extol a God who listens to the calls of His people and provides for His creations when confronted with such unspeakable violence?

 Israeli soldiers walk on grassy terrain near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel, October 12, 2023.

Route 60: Biblical Highway breaks box office expectations

The movie, produced by Trinity Broadcasting Company, was released on Monday night.

 Mike Pompeo (left) and David Friedman filming Route 60