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.
Neanderthals were selectively targeted for cannibalism in Ice Age Europe, study reveals - study
Israel’s ‘thirsty souls’: Why we should welcome Jews experiencing a spiritual renaissance - opinion
Jeryko to ‘break down walls with sound’ in global Israel premieres - preview
The life-changing magic of washing your hands (on Passover)
One element of the washing is called “shifshuf yadayim,” which literally means “rubbing the hands,” and is initially described in the Tosefta (Yadaim 1:2), a 2nd-century CE compilation of Torah law.
A Hothouse of Torah and Kindness: Shuva Israel’s New Yeshiva in Vienna
Intense ‘devekut’: The goal of the Jewish mystic
The term devekut is often rendered in English as “cleaving.” Alas, using an English term that is not part of common speech hardly clarifies the experience being described.
Astrologers explain the most annoying zodiac sign personalities
Everyone has annoying traits - but some people are impossible to be around. These are the most annoying zodiac signs according to astrology experts.
A rising tide: No need to diminish ourselves to let others shine
When we light the shamash and use it to light the others, we realize that we see an increase in light, not the diminishment from the original shamash.
Because My Soul Longs for You: Finding spirituality - review
A quest through a menu of different options to connect with the soul
Israeli experts launch female empowerment project on marriage, sexuality
She’asani Isha is aiming to spread the word about family purity — Its essence, beauty and virtues — To every woman who wants to learn and connect.
What does it mean to have a good death? - opinion
Dr. Pamela Prince Pyle describes how "my dying patient comforted me."
Biblical herbs and spices make a comeback in Israeli culture
Herbs and spices have played an important role for humans since creation.
The life and times of Bob Dylan’s longtime confidant, Louie Kemp
“Bob’s work always had a sharp spiritual ingredient to it – for example, Highway 61 with its story right out of the Torah about the sacrifice of Isaac."
