Judaism
On Purim, Jewish tradition tells us to give to anyone who asks, no questions required - opinion
On the day we wear masks, we are commanded not to look away. This Purim, when a hand reaches out, give. Start with something that feels like too much.
‘A living bridge’: Freed hostage mother, IDF veteran start to breathe again after October 7 trauma
Parashat Zachor: Remembering Amalek in every generation
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
As the Middle East prepares for war, do not forget Iran's brave protesters - opinion
All of this began not with Iranians who took the streets, not protesting against uranium enrichment or ballistic missiles, but for freedom, liberty, and basic rights.
The Jews of China: Harbin (part three)
In the third episode of their China series, Mark and David arrive in Harbin—the unlikely northern city that became home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of the 20th Century.
Jewish education organization targets program at adults with intellectual disabilities
The program, called What’s Mine is Yours: Jewish Adult Learning for All., aims to provide Jewish academic resources for adults with disabilities, who have few options for Jewish educations.
Denying Jews their history is the modern form of antisemitism - opinion
Modern antisemitic rhetoric shifts to questioning Jewish identity and history.
High Court empowers anti-Zionists at Judaism’s holiest site - opinion
While Israeli soldiers fight for their lives, the High Court grants the Reform movement's extremists a foothold at the Western Wall, undermining Israel.
It's time for the Western Wall to be a home for every Jew - opinion
The Western Wall belongs to every Jew, and it’s time Israel honors equality, pluralism, and shared heritage.
Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion
Israel’s opposition unites against Netanyahu, but lacks policies to present a clear alternative government.
Is antisemitism inevitable? A disturbing old-new view of Jew-hatred - opinion
We have to be prepared for the possibility that democracy will fail the Jews.
Israel must advance permits for egalitarian Western Wall plaza, High Court orders
The ruling followed a hearing earlier last week, during which justices pressed state and municipal representatives over why worshippers at the egalitarian section still cannot reach the Wall.
As Ramadan meets Purim, Jews and Muslims must choose shared humanity over fear - opinion
Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jews in ancient Persia over 2,000 years ago. It is rooted in the broader Middle Eastern landscape, where Jews have part of this region since antiquity.
