God
Shavuot and Mount Sinai: Why modern Jews still wrestle with the Torah
The debate over Torah from Sinai may depend less on proof than on the condition of the soul.
Shavuot 2026: The festival's Jewish mission to elevate the world
Eduard Shyfrin introduces a first-ever systematic theory of Kabbalah for the modern era
When faith is desecrated in Jerusalem, silence is complicity - opinion
Simchat Torah: Grasping the divine strands of joy
It’s strained, if not seemingly impossible, to embody joy right now. The divine strands of joy around us are so dim as to be nearly invisible.
Faulty shelters, resilient beauty: Sukkot and safety during wartime - opinion
As we push forward toward even more advanced, hermetically-sealing laser technology, we pray that God continues to guide us and protect us from the demonic forces that darken our skies.
Why sukkahs are made of waste, and what it teaches us about God – opinion
The commandment to build a sukkah using waste has a surprising dual meaning: It encourages us to seek more balance in our relationships.
After our repentance on Yom Kippur, will God repent for October 7? - opinion
What was God doing as the residents of Beeri were being BBQ'd alive? Why was the Almighty passive as Shani Louk was paraded unconscious and naked — and then decapitated?
Yom Kippur 2024: Reconciling our personal journeys and collective experiences - opinion
How do we reconcile the deeply personal journey of Yom Kippur with the overwhelming collective experiences of the past year?
Rosh Hashanah: Wishing for a good and sweet year
It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the year.
Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year - opinion
Rosh Hashanah is the day of divine authority, and we are currently locked in a struggle to preserve His presence. One day, His presence will be palpable and undeniable. Until that day, we have faith.
Our Mother who art in Heaven? Is God our mother or our father? - opinion
The Bible depicts God as both father and mother. Here's a look at both.
Divine right or historical fact? Understanding the basis of Zionism in modern Israel - opinion
Is Zionism based on divine promises or historical claims? Explore how religious and secular perspectives intertwine in the foundation of the State of Israel.
This week in Jewish history: Divine mercy, Munich massacre, Khartoum resolution
A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.