Judaism
Parashat Eikev: Service of the heart
Prayer is one of the foundations of Judaism. A hallmark of the eternal Jew is speaking with his creator...Is it reasonable that such a central mitzvah is not directly addressed in the Torah?
A moment for celebration: 105 years young
Memory is our anchor in the unfolding saga of the Jewish people - opinion
Shema Yisrael: The importance of listening and learning in the darkness
Shabbat ‘Nahamu’: From destruction to redemption
The haftarah of Shabbat Nahamu reminds us that no tragedy is final, no exile eternal. God does not abandon His people, the people of Israel. But comfort is not a passive process.
Parashat Va’ethanan: ‘This good mountain’
What is this “good mountain” Moses refers to, and what is “the Lebanon”?
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Poll reveals strong Israeli public support for non-Orthodox marriage
According to the findings, 60% of the Jewish public supports Israel recognizing all types of marriages, including civil, Conservative, and Reform ceremonies.
'Can You See Its Beauty' exhibition showcases and celebrates Zionist pioneers
Goren’s multi-media use is compelling: Photographs, poetry, and music culled from well-known Israeli culture and history, as well as the use of symbols.
Oxford University college launches £5k Tikvah Scholarships for Jewish, Israeli undergraduates
The Tikvah Scholarships will provide a total of four Jewish and/or Israeli (of any or no faith) undergraduates studying at the college with £5,000 for the year.
After the UFT endorsed Mamdani, some Jewish educators are withholding their dues in protest
“It’s about safety for Jewish educators, the growing politicization of our classrooms, and the erosion of trust in a union that should protect teachers, not push a radical agenda," Feldman said.
A Jewish heart in Europe: How Chabad in Vienna became a fortress of hope, education, and continuity
Where once stood a Nazi institution, now stands one of the largest Jewish campuses in Europe.
Leading with libel: Tisha B'Av and the global attack on Israel - opinion
In journalistic jargon, “if it bleeds, it leads,” and tales of Israel’s alleged cruelty and criminal acts against humanity are avidly gobbled up by reporters seeking a salacious story.
Planting seeds of the Divine: a weekly Torah guide
Smith invites readers to start their “Inner Garden,” which includes planting and cultivating “forty-seven assorted seeds that correspond to forty-seven weekly Torah portions.
Israeli Jews need to see people as individuals, not labels, to fight internal division - opinion
In a wide-ranging discussion on the Inspiration from Zion podcast, speakers unpacked how to fight current trends such as Jewish division in Israel.