Bible
Parashat Hukat haftarah: The argument that persists
The conclusion is clear: a nation that attacks another in an attempt to annihilate it forfeits its claims to protection. Israel did not conquer out of ambition. It defended itself.
Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis
Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion
'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries - review
Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion
On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.
“Land of the Bible”: A new initiative seeks to bring travelers back to Judea and Samaria
Regional councils unite heritage sites under a single brand, aiming to bring back visitors from Israel and around the world after a prolonged period of stagnation.
Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog
Moses understood that genuine service of God is not found in thunder and lightning but rather in the place of fog, confusion, and lack of clarity.
Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai
Whenever people are convinced that they are acting in the name of higher goals – especially when they believe they are serving God – moral boundaries become fragile.
Did giants exist? Ancient Egyptian papyrus points to proof of gargantuan Canaanite tribe, org says
The papyrus, known as Anastasi I, or “The Satirical Letter,” is believed by most to take the form of a somewhat mocking letter written between two army scribes.
Light unto the nations: Rivkah Lambert Adler and teaching Torah outward
The concept of illuminating the nations of the world was always envisioned as one of prophetic destiny rather than real obligation. Author Rivkah Lambert Adler confronts this very notion.
What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
The mitzvah of honoring one's parents is not a narrow religious demand but a foundational moral duty.
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
A segment of Israeli society – largely comprising traditional, Religious-Zionist, and secular Jews – carries the overwhelming weight of military service.
Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Recounting for the first time the story of an entire people who, after long years of harsh and grueling bondage, emerge into freedom.
Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years
The service came following a decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand entry hours to the site beyond nighttime visits.
