Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Judaism
Parashat Vayakhel: A ‘kahal’ at war
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei: Wisdom of the wise
Echoes of Egypt: Haggadah that brings ancient Egypt to your seder
Purification by fire: The red heifer and Iran
The struggle against the Iranian regime is not simply another round in an endless regional rivalry. It is a confrontation with a force that has sown instability and death for decades.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Purim 2026: Celebrating with faith, fun, and resilience through the years
From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.
Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
Purim 2026: Turn Purim mess into order with simple home-organizing tricks
Transform your home from chaotic to calm this Purim with expert organizing tips and quick nightly resets.
At this Dallas synagogue, Purim comes with fog machines, zip lines and Broadway flair
Rabbi Adam Roffman has transformed the traditional Purim spiel at Dallas’s Shearith Israel into a high-octane theatrical event, blending his Broadway background with spiritual community building.
Israeli rabbis urge Jews to limit alcohol consumption on Purim due to Iran war
Israel’s chief rabbis urged controlled alcohol consumption, while the IDF Military Rabbinate ordered a complete ban on wine and other alcoholic beverages for soldiers.
Megillah in the Miklat: Tel Aviv moves Purim underground as Operation Roaring Lion rages
Despite Operation Roaring Lion, Israelis continue to celebrate Purim in shelters and homes, with community efforts to ensure the mitzvot are fulfilled, including sending gift packages to the needy.
