Jewish faith
Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion
With Yom Kippur fast approaching, now is the time for Jews to look inward and ask how one can do better to support one's own nation and peoplehood.
'Reclaiming Redemption Vol. II': Tracing Jewish survival from exile to war - book review
Why "Mazel Tov" endures as the Jewish World's Favorite Blessing
The Knicks won on June 13, some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence
Founding fathers and mothers: The uniqueness of the Jewish people - opinion
The Torah does not begin with the story of Moshe Rabbeinu; it begins instead with Bereishit – with creation.
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman discusses faith, leadership, and Yeshiva University’s global influence, with a focus on partnerships with Christian and Catholic institutions.
Passover and the Holocaust: Why Judaism refuses to build identity on tragedy - opinion
The only safeguard against this constant danger is constant vigilance: seeing Jewish duty as the greatest of privileges.
Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue
Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.
'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review
Rabbi Leo Dee does not write about trauma from a theoretical distance, nor is the book solely a memoir. Instead, he combines his own experience within a broader human framework.
‘Hineni': Thanksgiving’s answer to Jewish tradition's sacred question - opinion
May we remember that gratitude is not the result of a perfect life, but the practice that fills every life with meaning, purpose, and hope.
Parashat Vayera: Abraham vs Social Darwinism
Abraham believed in the power of his connection to God and in its ability to bring about true transformation – far more powerfully than any punishment, no matter how justified.
‘Kohelet’: Advantage vs purpose in Ecclesiastes - opinion
There is a clear connection between Kohelet and Sukkot.
Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion
For the joy of Sukkot is not a sign of naivete; it is a declaration that Israel’s story will end not in fear but ultimately in redemption.
Bring it on, Yom Kippur! Why we are worthy of God this year - opinion
If Yom Kippur is about showing God that His people are worthy, then surely this year we can stand tall.
