Parsha
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.
'Divrei HaLev': A renowned Talmudist rabbi's weekly Torah portion lessons - review
Beyond the headlines: Where will you be for the holiday prayer?
Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul
Beyond the headlines: Taking care of yourself
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
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.
Parshat Naso: The quiet power of the Jewish family - opinion
Recent empirical research has confirmed what the Torah has always taught: Stable families, in which both parents remain committed to one another, tend to produce children who flourish.
Parashat Bamidbar: In memory of Sarah Milgrim
Sara Milgrim: A life of quiet strength, compassion, and fierce faith. May her legacy inspire us to carry her light through the wilderness.
Parashat Emor: ‘Guest mode’
'This world is not mine. It existed before me and will continue after me...I have entered, as a guest, into a perfect system run by God.'
Israel gave the Jews a voice, now we must learn how to use it - opinion
We are no longer silent. The world hears us. But are we saying something worth listening to?
Israel at 77: Lessons from the lepers for the modern State of Israel - opinion
On the heels of Remembrance Day and Independence Day, we are reminded that redemption is forged not only in the batei midrash but also in the trenches of war, in hospitals, and in homes.
Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in
There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.
A matter of perspective: incorporating eternal values into our everyday lives - opinion
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Parashat Bo: The far Horizon
Moses knew that if you plan for a year, plant rice. If you plan for a decade, plant a tree. If you plan for posterity, educate a child. His lesson is still compelling today.
Not just a soldier, but our son: When heroes come home - opinion
What does it mean to wash a uniform worn for two and a half weeks in the middle of a war?
