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
The Torah between Abraham and Herzl: Israel’s call to moral leadership - opinion
The Torah portions Lech Lecha, Vayera, and Hayei Sarah form a trilogy of leadership, from vision to continuity. Abraham and Herzl lived in different worlds but shared a mission.
Kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity
The community fridge offers free and fresh food that anyone can take anonymously.
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old winepress, Canaanite folk worship evidence near Tel Megiddo
Discoveries near Tel Megiddo offer insight into ancient Canaanite life and urbanization. Finds include a 5,000-year-old winepress and ritual offerings positioned in sight of the city's main temple.
No atheists in a foxhole: How Israelis embraced faith after October 7, 2023 - opinion
Even ardent atheists pray to be saved from the butchery and brutality of war.
Gov't proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’
A new bill has been proposed to give the rabbinate new powers to investigate the 'Jewish status' of any Israeli citizen.
Pope Leo canonizes former Satanic priest Bartolo Longo as one of seven new saints
In front of an estimated 70,000 people, Leo canonized Bartolo Longo, who had once been an occultist priest but later denounced Satan and embraced Christianity.
Caring as a Christian: Standing in solidarity and obedience - opinion
Though it may feel as though we are wandering in our own desert, we cling to the promises and steadfastness of God.
Tehran opens Virgin Mary metro station amid scrutiny over Iran's Christian rights
Iran opens a metro station named after the Virgin Mary, calling it a gesture of coexistence, while critics cite ongoing discrimination against minorities.
Sweden identifies suspect in Quran-burner murder case linked to 'foreign power'
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in January, referring to the killing, that "there is obviously a risk that there is a connection to a foreign power."
Psalms in tunnels: How scripture steadied Israel’s hostages
As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.