Religion
From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion
Jews have always had differences of opinion, and it has never shown the best of us. We can't be divided anymore.
'Ritual sexual abuse' of minors: Senior religious Zionist rabbi warns of ‘social narcissism’
Death penalty bill could turn terrorists into heroes - opinion
Moral, legal issues with Israel’s terrorist death penalty - opinion
Collapse of responsibility in the name of faith - opinion
Parashat Bo warns: true faith demands responsibility, that honoring life means accountability and protecting the vulnerable.
Everyday heroines: Quiet burden of Israeli anchors waiting at home during wartime
While soldiers served for months, their partners carried the home front alone; now facing the emotional aftermath few see.
Entering Pardes: Discovering Jewish identity and tradition through role-playing games
At the recent Roll for Destiny exhibition at the Schechter Gallery in Tel Aviv, an overlap between geekdom and religiosity was taken into outright experimental art.
Parashat Bo: Jeremiah’s timeless promise to Israel
Empires crumble, pain persists, yet Israel survives; Jeremiah’s words offer reassurance across generations.
Parashat Bo: Promises must be kept
Keeping promises is the foundation of trust between people, of educating children, and of building a moral future.
The high price of not listening: What Pharaoh teaches us about power and humility
Pharaoh ignored every warning until his nation collapsed. His mistake isn’t ancient, it’s painfully familiar today.
Zionism built on shared responsibility, not ideological conformity - opinion
Zionism thrives when it aligns with the Jews who are willing to carry it forward and not on nostalgic ideals.
From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how some Israelis practice Judaism
The spiritual jolt of those first weeks has not fully faded, and increased religious practice has become part of the country’s daily rhythm.
Knesset stole billions from Israelis to fund haredi schools, Lapid claims
“The money was transferred to schools that do not teach the core curriculum, that are subject to no oversight of any kind, in violation of the law,” Lapid said.
Rabbis after Google: Jewish leadership must be reimagined - opinion
Judaism has always evolved. In a world of instant access and fading institutions, rabbinic leadership must evolve with it.
