Judaism
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What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
Grapevine, January 30, 2026: Closing a circle
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
Parashat Vayigash: A shoulder of tears
Though the formal verse of 'Shema, Israel' would only be inscribed later in Torah, Jacob sensed its truth centuries earlier.
Parashat Vayigash: Sharp emotional transitions
The Torah describes the emotional upheaval, the sharp transition from deep sorrow to astonishment and joy, when Jacob discovers that Joseph is alive and even holds a senior position in Egypt.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
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One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.
The day everything changed for Jewish Australians - opinion
The Bondi Beach attack on December 14 changed everything for Jewish Australians, revealing hate, heroism, and choices that shape their future.
Beyond the Headlines: In memory of Rabbi Eli Schlanger - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Death penalty debate: Jewish reverence for life vs Ben-Gvir’s cheapening of life - opinion
In degrading terrorists and criminals, Itamar Ben-Gvir is trashing Jewish religious values and cheapening everybody’s life.
Enduring Israeli-Palestinian peace impossible without religious faith leaders - opinion
Without faith leaders who take responsibility to stop the harm done in religion’s name and actively champion human rights, there will be no moral foundation for peace to endure.
Christian, Jewish, other holidays in the West are being hijacked by Islamist terror - opinion
Regrettably, as long as Western societies continue to placate, mollify, and coddle such pressures, this trajectory will only intensify.
Hatred of Jews so often fixates on the Land of Israel - opinion
Hatred of Jews has taken many forms, but it has always returned to one target: the Jewish people’s bond to the Land of Israel.