Simhat Torah
Fifty years on, Israel repeats previous mistakes leading to the October 7 massacre - opinion
From 1973 to 2023, the same intelligence blind spots persist, raising urgent questions about reform.
Miracle in the medicine cabinet: A Simchat Torah story of healing and joy - opinion
Going it alone: Israel’s healing won’t come from the world—it must come from within - opinion
Beyond the headlines: What the freed hostages teach us about Jewish resilience - opinion
Memories of October 6: What were Israelis doing before Hamas attacked?
The following vignettes are among many that were compiled from civilians, soldiers, religious community leaders, and reporters working on The Jerusalem Post’s Breaking News desk that day.
In dark times Jewish strength and solidarity provides light - opinion
In unity, we find strength. In resilience, we discover hope.
Praying to God and self-introspection as Israel is engulfed in war - opinion
God expects us to respond to a crisis by improving our behavior.
Israel's post-holiday return to normalcy marred by Hamas rockets - comment
The festivities all abruptly ended at 8:30 a.m., when it was announced that there was a “security event.” From then on, the day was unlike any other Simchat Torah.
Is getting the news out ‘pikuach nefesh’? - comment
Was I doing the right thing by suspending Shabbat – which I have observed my entire life – to keep the world informed?
Vezot habracha: The blessing of the Torah
The parsha opens with: “This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites farewell before he died” (Deut. 33:1).
Simchat Torah: Order, trust, and the joy of Torah
When we delve into it, study its teachings, and live according to its guidance, we lead meaningful and elevated lives.
Simchat Torah: The joy of Torah and the prayer for rain - opinion
It is a fitting benediction to end the festival of Simchat Torah and Sukkot, in which three times we are commanded to rejoice.
On the eve of Simchat Torah - are women allowed to touch the Torah?
There is a common misconception that menstruating women are not allowed to touch the Torah. However, halachic sources dating back to the Talmud do not support such an assertion.
More women are celebrating Simhat Torah in Australia - opinion
Many women from all over the world have described watching from the sidelines as feeling like spectators on what is supposed to be a day of celebrations.
