Spirituality

Terror down under: Why terrorists pick Jewish holidays for antisemitic attacks - opinion

The shape of the menorah – and of the hanukkiah – teaches us that while we all may be diverse branches, we derive from a common base, and are all guided by a light from above.

A Hanukkah menorah.
 Neanderthal communities in prehistoric Europe. How were they linked? (Illustrative)

Neanderthals were selectively targeted for cannibalism in Ice Age Europe, study reveals - study

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein and dozens of Jewish men lay tefillin at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 31, 2025.

Israel’s ‘thirsty souls’: Why we should welcome Jews experiencing a spiritual renaissance - opinion

Jeryko  kicks off his tour on November 16 at Gray in Tel Aviv.

Jeryko to ‘break down walls with sound’ in global Israel premieres - preview


Art and Torah: Longing for new light

The Three Weeks that lead up to the Ninth of Av is an especially propitious time to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

 YORAM RAANAN, Jerusalem Ohr Chadash! 130 x 100 cm, 2018, Oil on board.

Parashat Matot-Masei: The difference between fear and evil

The Israelites fell into the trap set by Balaam.

 FEAR DROVE the Moabites to lead the Israelites into sin.

There's been a revolution in spirituality since October 7 - opinion

We meet in a deeper way, and the encounter is a meeting between souls who want to learn and become stronger together, especially with the young audience, the new leadership of the Jewish people.

THE WRITER (left) joins Bracha Shilat at INEXTG sponsored activities   for Israel’s young generation.

Why belief in redemption is pivotal - opinion

Throughout our history, we have remained convinced that a better world awaits us.

 REDEMPTIVE AWARENESS: Mural of the Lubavitcher Rebbe displayed in New York’s Crown Heights neighborhood, home of 770.

'Making sense of God' through Norman Solomon's new book - review

Solomon’s aim is not to indoctrinate or convert but rather to provoke thought and stimulate discussion.

 A man stands under the starry sky (Illustrative)

Parashat Chukat: Protest against death 

Judaism has a surprising perspective on death.

 HOW CAN a person approach holiness after coming close to death?

This Jerusalem beit midrash ordains women as Orthodox rabbis

Rabbi Herzl Hefter, dean of Beit Midrash Har’el, ordains both men and women as Orthodox rabbis – and says that the Torah ‘has to be real.’

 RABBI HERZL Hefter: ‘If the Torah can’t be in the world in a real way, then it has failed.’

Parashat Korach: Envy, interests, and disputes

People make the mistakes of their lives because of envy, lust, or pursuit of honor.

 DON’T CAST your eyes in envy.

The Maggid of Melbourne: Praying for peace

The prayer is a new composition in its own right.

DOVE STATUE at Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall.

Parashat Shelach: Moses’ example of leadership

 FROM NOW on, every leader would be judged by the example of Moses.