Judaism
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: The promise of permanence
The covenant endures. The people have returned. And, as the Malbim teaches, we shall never again be cast out.
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Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Love your neighbor as yourself
Israel must welcome all Jews, not only those who fit a narrow mold - opinion
As Ohio again tries to block Hebrew Union College’s restructuring, a new rabbinical school emerges
Ohio Attorney-General Dave Yost takes legal action to prevent the closure of Hebrew Union College’s Cincinnati campus, citing donor intent and history.
From rain to dew: Prayer and the meaning of uncertainty - opinion
The shift from rain to dew in prayer reveals a deeper message about resilience, fear, and spiritual growth.
How a Norwegian pastor helped Jews pray in secret during the Holocaust
A remarkable bond between a pastor and the rabbi of the Jewish community of Trondheim helped Jews through the
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.
Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night
Influenced by the palettes of Rubens, Klimt, Vrubel, and especially El Greco, Betuel executes deeply Jewish paintings in both figurative and abstract styles.
A deeper reflection: Why the Passover story still matters today - opinion
The lesson that lingers is that freedom is not just about leaving a place of hardship; it is about creating a reality where that hardship does not repeat itself.
The sky is no longer silent: Antisemitism persists, but Jews are no longer defenseless - opinion
For the first time in centuries, Jews are not merely subjects of history but active participants within it.
Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’
A new open letter signed by 42 authors argues that the Jewish Book Council, which was founded in 1925, should commit itself more to spotlighting Jewish voices who disagree with traditional Zionism.
Parashat Shmini: Guarding a pure heart
The Hebrew word timtum means “blockage” or “dullness.” Forbidden foods can lead to this blockage – to emotional numbness and a diminished ability to perceive spiritual depth.
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