Judaism

A golden noose around Israel’s soul: Ben-Gvir’s theology of death strangles society - opinion

The golden noose represents a theology of death, a reverence for vengeance that distorts the face of Judaism and deals a severe blow to Israeli society.

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen wearing a gold pin of a noose, on December 8, 2025.
Hatzalah in Sydney volunteers responding a mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Lighting Hanukkah candles in an age of Jewish anxiety - opinion

MKs Pnina Tameno-Shete and Sharren Haskel.

Not someday: Israel is ready for a new woman prime minister now - opinion

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. The hostages are expected to be released from Hamas captivity tomorrow morning, on October 12, 2025.

What the hostages reveal about Israel’s real strength - opinion


Seeing our brothers’ plight: The light Hanukkah demands we bring into the world - opinion

Hanukkah and Vayeshev together reveal that the festival’s light shines only when we open our eyes to our brothers’ struggles and choose loyalty and compassion.

Candles are lit on the eighth night, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, last Hanukkah. The main idea of the holiday is the spiritual illumination of the public sphere, says the writer.

Art and Torah: A molten menorah and the power of light from darkness

From Joseph’s darkest moments to Hanukkah’s rising flames, exploring how light is born from depth.

‘Molten Menorah,’ by Yoram Raanan, 100x80 cm., acrylic on canvas, 2025.

Menorah of spears and the deeper meaning of Hanukkah- opinion

The Maccabees may have lit Hanukkah’s first menorah using spears left by fleeing soldiers, transforming instruments of harm into a beacon of faith.

Maccabee cartoon 521

The Hanukkah miracle that restored our strength and unity - opinion

A year marked by hardship ends with light, unity, and restored hope across the Jewish world.

Bar Kupershtein acknowledges those welcoming him as he comes home last month, in Holon, after his release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The return of the hostages restored our breath, says the writer.

Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights

A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.

Salves of Jerusalem healing and holistic workshops

Israel’s healing begins with Tamar-like leadership - opinion

As Israel seeks healing after October 7, Tamar’s fearless leadership shows how truth and accountability can heal the nation's wounds.

 ‘RECOGNIZING THIS, the Talmud places Tamar on a pedestal.’

On board for Hanukkah: Fresh, delicious twist for the holiday

Latke focaccia and plenty of deli-style sides, a Hanukkah table that is easy, homey, and different.

Henny Shor.

Inside the Jewish Brigade’s untold Holocaust survivor rescue operations

Shlomo Shamir’s daughter, Yael Driver, uncovers her father’s hidden rescue efforts and role in shaping Israel’s future.

Shlomo Shamir (L) with 2nd battalion commander, on the way to secure horses for post-war agricultural training.

Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73

Diamond taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary for over three decades and left an indelible mark on generations of rabbis and Jewish scholars.

Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond, who taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary for 35 years, died on Dec. 11 at 73.

'Choosing to Be Chosen': The path from 'bleak atheism' to Orthodox Judaism - review

In Choosing to Be Chosen: From Being an Atheist Non-Jew to Becoming an Orthodox Jew, Kylie Ora Lobell finds the God she didn’t know she was searching for within a Judaism she didn’t know existed.

‘Jewish Wedding,’ by Jozef Israëls, 1903.

Your Investments: The learning power of Hanukkah, using gelt as educational tool for kids

Never spend your money before you have earned it. – Thomas Jefferson

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.