Judaism
Thanksgiving needs its own Haggadah - opinion
We cannot ignore the violence and ill will that sits at the heart of our Thanksgiving story, but we should not forget the idealism and vision of mutual care that sits at its heart as well.
Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn man who abused child may see 103-year sentence reduced - NYT
UK police suppress pro-Israel speech, pastor says, as jury acquits him for 16th time - interview
What the Jewish community teaches about hope in action, not as a feeling - opinion
Israel’s ‘thirsty souls’: Why we should welcome Jews experiencing a spiritual renaissance - opinion
Don’t wait for people to find their way alone. Reach out your hand. Open your home. Share your Shabbat table. Offer to accompany someone to Jerusalem who has never been there.
Under Your Wings: A gathering to celebrate, support Israel's converts to Judaism
The evening offered a rare chance for converts to come together, share their stories, and celebrate the blessings of their journeys.
Macron vs Kushner: Sword-and-shield assault on Judaism and Europe's new antisemitism - opinion
The Jewish nation today is facing its greatest survival challenge in 2,000 years: an attempt to negate the idea of the Jewish state, and through it the idea of Judaism.
Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court
The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation intends to apply for a statewide virtual high school integrating Oklahoma academic standards with daily Jewish religious studies.
Parashat Toldot: Jacob’s conviction and Israel’s moral clarity
Jacob walked with conviction in silence; we must learn to walk with conviction amid the noise.
Parashat Toldot: A call for impassioned Jewish renewal
If the parasha is a saga of inheritance, of blessings fought over and destinies forged, then the haftarah is its echo, reminding us that a spiritual legacy must not merely be received, but upheld.
Denial as policy: Why Israel's government fears a real October 7 inquiry - opinion
Middle Israel: A century after Hindenburg turned failure into a “stab-in-the-back,” Israel’s government now takes a page from his book.
Parashat Toldot: Directing our natural inclinations
This is humanity’s eternal challenge: Not to give in to impulses and the desire for immediate gratification but to steer it toward a higher purpose.
Israel-Hamas War made Israelis more religious, JPPI special report reveals
Approximately half of the people who identified as center or left-wing reported a rightward shift in their politics since October 7.
Elders of Zions 2.0? Conspiracy on Jewish book about destroying Islam trends online
A viral Arabic conspiracy claims a non-existent book details a Jewish plot, showing how online antisemitism spreads through influencers.
'Antisemitism is anti-American': Senate holds hearing for antisemitism envoy
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun’s nomination as US Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism sparks debate over his bipartisan approach.