Torah
Nation of soldiers or Jewish nation? Why Israel must not erase its soul - opinion
The Talmud itself debates the balance between military defense and spiritual commitment. But what we are seeing today is not a debate; it is an attempt to erase the Torah’s role in Israel’s future.
Aliyah should not be motivated by antisemitism, alarmism - opinion
A moment for celebration: 105 years young
Memory is our anchor in the unfolding saga of the Jewish people - opinion
Shema Yisrael: The importance of listening and learning in the darkness
To hear – even in the dark. To listen – when we feel silenced. To act – when it would be easier to despair. To love – when hate seems louder. To believe – even now.
Your Investments: Should love of Israel translate into investments?
We know the importance of loving the Land of Israel, but should that translate into actually investing your money in the Holy Land?
Parashat Va’ethanan: ‘This good mountain’
What is this “good mountain” Moses refers to, and what is “the Lebanon”?
From survival to simcha: Rebuilding after destruction - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Planting seeds of the Divine: a weekly Torah guide
Smith invites readers to start their “Inner Garden,” which includes planting and cultivating “forty-seven assorted seeds that correspond to forty-seven weekly Torah portions.
Learning ‘Tanach’ together at annual Torah conference
The 'Yemei Iyun B’Tanach' offers 140 lectures on different Bible stories over four days.
Parashat Devarim: 'And from my students more than from all'
This dynamic of student inquiry and the teacher’s patient, honest response is essential for effective and meaningful learning – for both the teacher and the student.
Women of the Wall attempt to smuggle Torah scroll in baby stroller, inciting clashes
One worker was taken to the hospital as a result of the clashes, who was allegedly attacked by a Women of the Wall activist.
The long and winding road of aliyah - opinion
Yes, it’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.
The unpromised land: Exile experience cannot be severed from modern Jewish history - opinion
It is crucial not to sever modern Jewish history from the interim, desert experience of the past two thousand years.
From exclusion to examination: Women gain access to rabbinic path
Historic win: Rabbi Seth Farber and female pioneers reflect on the fight to open rabbinic exams to women
