Religion
Love isn’t enough: Faith in humanity through the lens of the Torah
In a fractured world, Torah reminds us through Akiva, Hillel and Ben Azzai that every person carries dignity, meaning and divine image.
Promoting Diaspora aliyah will never succeed through anger - opinion
Israel must break free from the dangerous status quo - opinion
Grapevine, April 24, 2026: Israel loves Milei!
From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist
A southern-born chef brings creativity and flavor to Jerusalem through home-cooked meals and culinary adventures.
Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah
Twin bnei mitzvah, Persian palace dreams, and Iranian missiles lead to an unforgettable Shabbat Zachor.
From Shushan to Tehran: Purim’s story repeats itself - opinion
Again and again, the pattern returns: a decree of destruction, a sudden fall, a people still standing.
In the kitchen with Henny: Easy Purim, Passover dinners using what’s already in your kitchen
From Purim treats to Passover prep, turn leftovers and pantry staples into nourishing, stress-free dinners.
Echoes of Egypt: Haggadah that brings ancient Egypt to your seder
Experience a Haggadah that brings 3,000 years of Egyptian imagery to life.
Shabbat under fire: Navigating Jewish law, missile alerts in Israel during war - opinion
Jerusalem residents faced a Shabbat like no other amid incoming missiles from Iran.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
The Book of Esther: How letters preserved Jewish identity across empires and exile - opinion
How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.