Shabbat

As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion

Will I ever be religious? I do not know. But, as Baruch ben Michael said in his Ethics, “All things perfect are as difficult as they are rare.”

RABBI ABRAHAM Joshua Heschel presents the Judaism and World Peace Award to Martin Luther King Jr., 1965.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations

Congregants of an Igbo synagogue gather to pray

Rediscovering an ancient gift: What Nigerian Jews taught me about the meaning of Shabbat - opinion

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Thoughts from Iran war's 4th day: Israelis are the most resilient people in the world - opinion

Beyond the sirens and pain, the strength of our people tells the real story.

A man draped in a US flag holds stacked Israeli and Royal Iranian flags during a demonstration in solidarity with the Iranian protest movement outside the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv on February 14, 2026.

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Beyond the headlines: A mindset of joy - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

 Israelis are seen in costume for the holiday of Purim, in Jerusalem.

Friday afternoon, wine in a glass, and kubba in the pot: Cue changes the game

The Tel Aviv bar opens Friday afternoons: Wines by the glass or half, vermouth & amaro in carafes, Chef Ben Cohen’s Daylight Drinking menu, and hamusta kubba until the pot is gone.

Cue.

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Free buses to run between Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv during Shabbat for first time

Na'im Besofash, a private bus initiative, will add a stop at Ben-Gurion Airport on line 711 to allow those who fly on Shabbat to easily and affordably reach Tel Aviv.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: What do people say after keeping Shabbat for the first time? - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Over 100 Jewish-Israelis participate in the Kesher Yehudi Shabbaton in Jerusalem, Israel

The 11th commandment: Choose it or lose it - opinion

Embracing life in Israel is a spiritual mitzvah that connects Jews to God, their history, and religion.

 ‘I want to suggest an unwritten 11th commandment: To live in the Land of Israel.’

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Super Bowl weekend gets a Jewish twist, from Shabbat kiddush to kosher tailgate

From kosher tailgates to blue-square anti-hate campaigns, Jewish communities across the US, and Israel found unique ways to celebrate Super Bowl weekend.

 detail view of the Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots logo on a game ball with Levi's Stadium in the background prior to Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 07, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.