Religion
China implements law requiring minorities conform to CCP cultural, religious guidelines
Members of China’s 55 government-recognized ethnic minorities, which include the Uyghur and Tibetan peoples, make up just under 9% of the population.
Chief Rabbinate Council disputes Tzohar kashrut approval hours after authorization
Games of chance and society in the Middle East
Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion
'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review
From gender roles to religious authority, American-trained leaders transformed key debates in Israeli Judaism.
Shavuot and Mount Sinai: Why modern Jews still wrestle with the Torah
The debate over Torah from Sinai may depend less on proof than on the condition of the soul.
Shavuot 2026: The holiday's enduring call to faith, loyalty, and Jewish purpose
From Sinai to modern Israel, Shavuot reminds Jews of the power of faith, words, and commitment.
Haredi conscription debate threatens long-standing Israeli coalitions - opinion
Ultra-Orthodox parties face mounting political backlash as Israel’s war strains the reserve system and coalition stability.
Antisemitism has returned after October 7, despite decades of remembrance - opinion
Examining the surge in antisemitism after October 7 and the broader cultural and historical dynamics behind it.
New York: From freedom and pluralism to hatred, antisemitism - opinion
The great tragedy is that this hatred is now disguised in seemingly moral language. Instead of shouting “Jews out,” people speak of “colonialist Zionism.”
America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion
Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.
Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion
Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.
Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion
US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.
Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people - opinion
As Jerusalem Day approaches, the Western Wall stands once again as a symbol of Jewish longing, prayer, and togetherness.
