Torah

 Campaign posters at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Jerusalem

Reflecting on the municipal elections through a Talmudic lens

In the aftermath of the elections, as elected officials assume their roles and communities come together to chart their future, let us commit to upholding the values of dignity, respect, and honesty.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
01/03/2024

The paradox and illusion of victory

The Torah verses convey profound messages that we can insightfully extract for our daily lives. Rabbi Shay Tahan, the Rosh Kollel of Shaarei Ezra in Brooklyn, NY, graciously opens the gates to unders

By DAVID BERGER
29/02/2024

Hostage families call for 'speech fast' to pray for release of loved ones

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Parashat Tetzaveh: To rule or to serve?

The more we remember that the role of a teacher, educator, and public figure is not to rule but rather to serve, the better we will fulfill our roles faithfully and successfully.

What if Adam hadn’t eaten the fruit?

In this article, we conclude the essay called: 'The First Creation of Adam'. 

By EDUARD SHYFRIN
18/02/2024

Parashat Truma: Guardians of the ark

The cherubim are also woven into the fabric of the Tabernacle curtains and also of the parochet, the “veil” that divides the Holy of Holies from the rest of the Tabernacle.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
16/02/2024

Parashat Truma: The Temple and peace

The aspiration to build the Temple and fulfill the commandments has accompanied the people of Israel since the destruction of the Temple almost 2,000 years ago.

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