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


Gates of the heart: Gates in Torah and Judaism

Our tradition is rich with gates: Gates of Repentance, Gates of Prayer, Gates of Righteousness, Gates of introspection and reflection.

 ‘GATES OF the Heart,’ Yoram Raanan, 2014, acrylic on canvas, 95 x 75 cm.

Parashat Beha'alotcha: Freedom comes with responsibility

A slave is not required to take responsibility for his actions, but a free man is required to be accountable for his actions, for those around him, for his future

 A vendor arranges onions for sale at Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Nigeria May 13, 2022. Picture taken May 13, 2022.

Parashat Naso: Coping with exposure to the world's impurities

Being exposed to any kind of behavior has an effect on us.

 WE HAVE a responsibility to educate our children to live in the world as is.

Vatican tightens procedures on supposed 'supernatural events'

Friday's document mentioned, as an example of past confusion, alleged supernatural appearances by the Virgin Mary in Amsterdam in the 1940s and 1950s which were eventually ruled invalid in 2020.

 Pope Francis gestures from a balcony at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, at the Vatican March 31, 2024.

'Why are your mercies a fist?': A look at Breslov hassidim's music scene

Breslov musicians are on the vanguard of original Hebrew music, the author says.

SHULI RAND in Jerusalem’s Music Museum.

Parashat Kedoshim: The holiness of inclusion - opinion

The essence of holiness lies in recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of their abilities or limitations.

 A Torah scroll being written.

Third of Israelis hold a stronger belief in God since October 7, 'Post' survey finds

An absolute majority of respondents (75%) said that since October 7, they feel a greater connection to the State of Israel (69%) and the diverse Israeli society (68%).

How was the faith of Jewish Israelis been affected by the October 7 massacre and war?

What can Jewish mysticism teach us about psychedelics?

There’s simply no definitive proof in the archeological and textual evidence of the use of psychoactive drug use in ancient Jewish religious activity.

 psychedelic mushrooms (illustrative)

IDF reservists learn Talmud, maintain spiritual practice amid Gaza war

Most recently, a group of IDF reservists finished the Talmudic tractate of Berachot by splitting it up into sections and each learning a small part. 

 IDF soldier shown with a Jewish spiritual book in his pocket.

10th of Tevet: Historical and current perspective - opinion

On this year's 10th of Tevet fast, it is time to teach about Israel’s character as a Jewish democratic society and to reinforce the values of our Declaration of Independence.

 MOURNERS ATTEND the funeral, in Rehovot, of IDF Captain Yarin Gahali, killed in the Gaza Strip this week. Our generation has the task of extolling the heroism of those murdered in defense of our country, says the writer.