Judaism
WATCH: Toronto synagogue vandalized for tenth time since October 7 as windows smashed with hammer
Vandal smashes windows at Kehilat Shaarei Torah. The 10th attack since Oct. 7 highlights a relentless pattern of hate, forcing the synagogue to spend $160K on security.
Polish president, EJA warn of rising antisemitism as Europe marks Kristallnacht
No atheists in a foxhole: How Israelis embraced faith after October 7, 2023 - opinion
Names of five out of six million Jews killed in Holocaust now identified, AI can help identify more
Living in an isolated bubble: Autistic Jews after October 7 - opinion
Inclusion cannot be conditional. True solidarity means standing up for all members of the community, especially those at the margins of multiple identities.
30 years since the Rabin assassination: What kind of country does Israel want to be? - opinion
This year, more than ever, Rabin Memorial Day is an invitation to a meaningful educational conversation about our collective responsibility.
Jamaica's Chabad center survives hurricane Melissa, as Rabbi Raskin plans recovery, aid efforts
Hurricane Melissa damaged Chabad in Jamaica, though the synagogue's prayer hall is mostly in "good condition."
Hebrew Union College ordains six new rabbis in Jerusalem, bolstering Israeli reform movement
Six new Israeli reform rabbis were ordained at HUC-Jerusalem, joining 142 alumni serving 50+ communities across Israel as a part of a growing movement in Israeli society.
Gov't proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’
A new bill has been proposed to give the rabbinate new powers to investigate the 'Jewish status' of any Israeli citizen.
Decades of impact: David Golinkin reflects on his legacy of pluralistic Jewish education
Upon his retirement as president of The Schechter Institutes, longtime ‘oleh’ David Golinkin talks about his Israel impact – via pluralistic Jewish education that goes to the people.
Parashat Lech Lecha: The call of aliyah
From Yemenite Jews in Operation Magic Carpet to Soviet refuseniks, Ethiopian families, and Bnei Menashe from India, Isaiah’s vision has been realized in our own time.
Parashat Lech Lecha: From Everyman to hero
The Torah presents Abraham not as a spiritual giant chosen by default but as Everyman. He is not depicted as a polished hero with prior accomplishments but as an ordinary person.
Parashat Lech Lecha: Hagar and the God who sees
The story of Hagar reminds us that sovereignty brings with it responsibility – to see, to hear, and to act with compassion toward those who remain vulnerable in our midst.
Parashat Lech Lecha: Abraham and Lot's remarkable journey
Even the loftiest goal on Earth must never be achieved through harming or insulting another person.
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