Judaism
Between miracle and memory: The evolution of Miriam in art over the years
Whether in medieval ‘Haggadot’ or the lithographs of Bezalel, artists trace Miriam as she emerges, tambourine in hand, to lead the aftermath of the Exodus.
The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive
Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear
Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom
War’s ripple effects reach Dharamsala as Israeli emissaries prepare Passover over open fire
Despite the fact that there are no missile sirens in this Himalayan backpacker destination, this year’s opening of the season in Dharamsala came with unusual challenges.
Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks
“Just as we demand full protection for synagogues and for Jewish lives, so too we reject any harm to mosques, churches, and all houses of prayer...and all religious violence," Rabbi Bar wrote.
From Egypt to Jerusalem: Passover inspires hope and security - opinion
“Next year in Jerusalem” reflects centuries of faith, miracles, and God’s ongoing protection of the Jewish people.
In every generation: The revolutionary spirit of Passover - opinion
Our story is not one of strength but of vulnerability; not of total victory but of powerlessness.
Passover’s missing heart: The silence at the Seder table - opinion
In Temple times, the Seder was not just a storytelling evening. It was built around a real offering brought in Jerusalem.
Make this year’s seder meaningful when tables are smaller - opinion
We are a link in a chain that stretches back over three millennia, a chain that has endured exile, persecution, and upheaval, yet has never been broken.
A crisis of faith: The Christian debate over Jews, covenant, and Israel - opinion
As Jews return to their land, some Christians are reshaping theology to deny that reality, revealing a deeper crisis within the Church.
Passover and the Holocaust: Why Judaism refuses to build identity on tragedy - opinion
The only safeguard against this constant danger is constant vigilance: seeing Jewish duty as the greatest of privileges.
We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom
On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.
American Jews, Israel: Navigating growing post-war divide - opinion
Bridging the divide requires understanding each community’s trauma and valuing both Diaspora support and Israeli sacrifice.
