Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?
The Talmud identifies Yom Kippur as one of the two happiest days in the year (along with the 15th of Av).
Teshuva is an emotional landscape
Shabbat Shuva: A call to return
Your Investments: Yom Kippur and financial introspection
Walking, singing, eating, praying: Embracing the year ahead in Jerusalem
From early morning walks to karaoke nights and Sukkot shopping, discover 7 uplifting ways to make the coming year more joyful, spiritual, and meaningful.
Grapevine September 26, 2025: Netanyahu at the UNGA
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
High Holy Days: Heeding the Rosh Hashanah call for Shiloh and Jerusalem
We are with God and with ourselves, in belief and in actions, as the Jewish people, the Jewish nation, rooted on our soil, despite words spoken at the Emmy Awards stage.
Opening the gates of tears: Finding hope and strength in Jewish tradition - opinion
Prayer becomes more than words to God. It becomes the opening of our hearts so that we may feel the suffering of others.
Rosh Hashanah: One union
God wants us to be in unity: that we honor one another, and that we respect each other’s wishes and aspirations.
High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency
"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."
Reflecting on 700 days of war in Gaza during Elul means asking ourselves tough questions - opinion
Elul demands that we not shy away from the difficult questions that cannot be avoided in any war, no matter how justified it may be.
A time for change; it’s never too late: Start eating, living healthy this Jewish New Year - opinion
Change is always possible. There is no limit on age or the degree of repentance one may require.
Beyond the headlines: Where will you be for the holiday prayer?
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion
The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.
Israel needs to regain the confidence to pre-emptively strike threats - comment
In 1967, Israel preempted when its neighbors wanted to destroy it. In 2025, the threat is still there. The Israeli mindset in response should be the same.
