The Exodus

When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion

There are moments in history when reality itself seems to fracture, when the familiar dissolves, and humanity is forced to confront the limits of fear, power, and hope: The Exodus is one such moment.

Exodus from Egypt (Edward Poynter)
Exodus from Egypt (Edward Poynter)

In every generation: The revolutionary spirit of Passover - opinion

An Israeli family enjoys a "Seder" Pesach on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Pesach. April 22, 2024.

Parashat Tzav: True freedom begins in the mind, not in physical circumstance

Shirel Dagan-Levy, CEO of Voice of the People

Seeing beyond the moment: What Passover demands of us this year


Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom

As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.

 Alexander Gardner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken on November 8, 1863.

Passover: Trapped in freedom

Passover is perfectly suited for savoring the freedom we sometimes take for granted. In many ways, the modern world embodies the revolution of Passover.

 PASSOVER IS also a moment to scrutinize freedom’s latent dangers.

Passover: Some fun facts, figures for the holiday - primer

Here are some facts and figures – use them to test your Passover IQ, and feel free to share them at your Seder!

 ALL-IMPORTANT: Children take part in a practice Seder.

Outside forces push the Jews back to Israel

During the Exodus, the global acceptance of God likely contributed to the Jews’ own strengthening of faith.

 EARLY SUPPORTER: Reverend William Hechler and family.

Parashat Bo: The politics of extinction

Religious Jews must demonstrate the beauty and dignity of a life of divine commandment and moral commitment.

 GOLD: PSYCHOLOGICAL investment.

Thinking long-term about stock - opinion

Age is a case of mind over matter, if you don't mind then it doesn't matter-Satchel Paige

 Worshippers wearing facemasks with rabbit faces make offerings of incense sticks at lunar new year

Parashat Shemot: Attitudes about us

With the rise of anti-Jewish behavior around the world, we also need to pause and realize we are not alone as we have been in the past.

 THE UN General Assembly, New York – which passed 15 anti-Israel resolutions last year.

Parashat Shemot: Courageous woman in Pharaoh’s palace

Pharaoh’s daughter is one of the courageous women we meet in parashat Shemot, alongside the Hebrew midwives Shifra and Pu’ah, Yocheved and Miriam.

 SANDRA KRAIL (L) of the Netherlands seen during a ceremony at Yad Vashem honoring her grandparents Johannes and Jantje Keijl-Schoemaler as Righteous Among the Nations.

Rosh Hashanah: ‘For my sake the world was created’

Each individual has the power and potential to change the world. Indeed, throughout Jewish history there were many individuals who literally changed the course of Jewish history.

 YOU – THE reason the world exists.

What are the Ten Commandments in the Bible? - explainer

The Ten Commandments have a central place in Judaism and Jewish history, given by God and Moses at Mount Sinai. Here's what you need to know about them.

 Moses and Aaron with the 10 Commandments (illustrative).