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High Court challenges law excluding women from Israel's Chief Rabbinate elections

The court issued an order requiring the respondents to explain why a 2024 law should not be interpreted to require the rabbis to also appoint women as representatives in the electoral assembly.

Jewish worshippers pray for forgiveness during Selichot prayers at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, northern Israel, on September 3, 2026, ahead of the Jewish New Year.
Rabbi Dov Lando attends a wedding in Bnei Brak, January 15, 2026.

Rabbi Lando: Zionism to blame for Arab hostility, religious IDF troops killed over 'twisted Torah'

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026.

Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims

Rabbi David Batzri as he delivers a Jewish biblical and rabbinic literature at the Shalom Yeshiva in Jerusalem, on Sunday, January 2, 2014.

Prominent Kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri dies at 85 after collapsing at home


Sirens during Seder? Rabbis advise on how to observe Passover under fire

Even though Seder night is called “Leil Shimurim” (a night of protection), Israeli Rabbi Yitzhak Yaakov Fuchs explains that we must not rely on miracles when danger is common.

 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder table.

This month in Jewish history: From Exodus to modern Israel, and many birthdays

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.

Happy Birthday to: Yigael Yadin (3rd R), Israeli delegation member to armistice  talks in Rhodes, 1949, with Yitzhak Rabin {R);

Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association

Ederberg is a veteran rabbi of Berlin’s first official egalitarian congregation on Oranienburger Strasse — and this month she reached a new milestone.

Rabbi Gesa Ederberg is installed as the president of the Rabbinical Assembly at Congregation Beth Sholom in Teaneck, New Jersey, March 11, 2026.

Over 1,100 rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’

The letter published by the Jewish refugee aid group HIAS comes as Jewish communities across the country are grappling with the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

A protest organized by a large number of Jewish groups gather for a rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Headquarters to protest ICE raids and arrests in Washington, DC, on Feb. 11, 2026.

Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60

Weiss died on Tuesday, surrounded by family at her home in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, following a year-long battle with cancer. She was 60.

A photo of Andrea Weiss, former provost of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

Purim Shpiel: Chabad reveals decades-old human-alien shidduch service

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

‘Shadchan’ questions include: Do you prefer gray or green-skinned beings?

Megillah in the Miklat: Tel Aviv moves Purim underground as Operation Roaring Lion rages

Despite Operation Roaring Lion, Israelis continue to celebrate Purim in shelters and homes, with community efforts to ensure the mitzvot are fulfilled, including sending gift packages to the needy.

Israelis take cover in Tel Aviv as a siren sounds warning of incoming ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward Israel, March 1, 2026; illustrative.

Parashat Zachor: Remembering Amalek in every generation

Amalek exploits spiritual weakness; Parashat Zachor calls on us to strengthen our identity and faith in every generation.

Cooling the bath: Amalek.

Zionism's narrow definition hurts American Jews' connection to Israel - opinion

Most Jews have little trouble simultaneously affirming care and concern for Israel and Israelis and opposing Israeli policies, including the extended war in Gaza.

American Jews [Illustrative]

Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue

Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.

Hanna Yaffe sings and plays guitar.