Jewish holidays
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos recalling the enduring joy of Purim celebrations
Living in the present: Counting the Omer with meaning
Albert Einstein wrote: 'There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.'
Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer - opinion
If a person misses even one day of counting the Omer, thus “breaking” the set, he is no longer permitted to count new days with a blessing.
Beyond bonfires: Lag Ba’omer’s call for unity and resilience in a divided Israel - opinion
Lag Ba’omer teaches respect, resilience, and unity, urging Israel to embrace humility and shared memory amid division.
Parashat Emor: ‘Guest mode’
'This world is not mine. It existed before me and will continue after me...I have entered, as a guest, into a perfect system run by God.'
What we forgot in the name of being right - opinion
We no longer speak across differences. We reduce people to positions. We defend our truth, but we no longer carry each other. The results aren’t abstract; they are real, visible, and dangerous.
C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage
Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.
Jews have survived the unimaginable, we'll emerge from the darkness and thrive again - opinion
I hope and pray for good news and better days, in which we can truly celebrate the Jewish holidays and calendar, together as a unified nation, with lighter hearts and better spirits.
Entering the Jewish season of modern remembrance - opinion
Jews need to think about memory. We Jews need to remember. The expression borne out of the Holocaust commands us so: Zachor – Remember.
Passover index 2025: Israelis seek security in Eastern Europe and book flights earlier
Jewish Moroccan holiday of Mimouna is an answer to polarization and division - opinion
The division and rift in the nation are deepening; the hatred and polarization are increasing. There is no dull moment for the people who live in Zion.
