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First values, then holy places: Lesson from Sinai and Jerusalem - opinion

A hostage’s testimony and Parashat Yitro show that the Torah places values before territory.

	Former hostage Eitan Mor attends a conference titled “Gaza: The Day After” at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 12, 2026.
Pallbearers from the Israeli Police sit in the hearse with the casket of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, the last captive held by Hamas in Gaza, on January 28, 2026.

The last hostage's return: Why this moment calls for gratitude, not just relief - opinion

ARTWORK BY Gedaliah Gurfein and his bot Flash.

Divine intelligence meets artificial intelligence: When Technology and tradition meet - opinion

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Lockdown: Save your time for love


1 in 5 Americans believes God determines winners and losers in the Super Bowl

A smaller share of Americans—13%—say God cares about who wins the Super Bowl.

 1 in 5 Americans believes God determines winners and losers in the Super Bowl. Illustration.

Purim's eternal message: Protecting humanity's moral fiber and maintaining hope

The clouds of confusion will clear, sanity will replace lunacy. The hypnotic spell of postmodern confusion will be broken. What has happened before will happen again. Just read the story of Esther.

The feast of Esther

Can God’s existence be proven with Mathematics?

Dr. Willie Soon, a Harvard astrophysicist, recently sparked discussions in both scientific and theological circles with his proposal of a mathematical formula aimed at proving the existence of God.

 Can God’s existence be proven with Mathematics? Illustration.

Persistence of Amalek: The never-ending Jewish war against the forces of evil - opinion

No miracle, no revelation, not even the most undeniable display of divine power will erase evil from this world. It remains our mission to fight it.

 An illustrative image of a butterfly's body rocketing off away from its wings.

The Jewish mission: Save humanity with morals, values in the face of societal rot - opinion

Even in the absence of our Temple, we remained steadfast in our mission – to mend humanity when it veered off course, guiding it back toward moral spirit.

 LITERAL BAD apples: These barbarians are part of a rancid culture.

Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in

There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.

 THE METAPHOR of father and daughter is explored.

God changes ‘a.m. to p.m.,' terrorists can't account for divine intervention - opinion

What they didn’t plan on was the factor of divine intervention that was at play, proving that the God of Gideon is still the same God who continues to intervene on our behalf today!

 SECURITY FORCE personnel examine one of the empty buses on which an explosion took place on Thursday night in Bat Yam.

Let's talk about God: Why studying religion helps understand conflict - opinion

Without employing critical historical perspectives to explore the role of religion and the construction of God, we cannot hope to fully grasp the complex interfaith dynamics at play in the world.

 An illustrative photo of religious books.

Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound

Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.

 Lightning is seen over Palmachim Beach.

Hanukkah: Being outnumbered and holding strong is part of being Jewish - opinion

We will always be outnumbered at protests and be the minority on social media. Being among the few and holding our ground is part of being Jewish. 

 An illustrative image of an army in the ancient world fighting a powerful foe with elephants.