Judaism

Iran’s nuclear ambition is not just Israel’s problem - opinion

Iran’s leaders chant “Death to America” while pursuing nuclear power. This is not Israel’s problem alone; it is a threat to the West.

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.  (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)
 The Battle of Khaybar.

From Khaybar to Khamenei: Historic battles and their echo in modern Iran - opinion

Missing IAF navigator Ron Arad in captivity after his jet went down in Lebanon in 1986

Israel never stops bringing its soldiers home - opinion

Larry Liss.

From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist


Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion

Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.

 19th-century Megillat Esther linked to Gaza's Jewish community up for auction in Jerusalem.

Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion

Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.

Israelis celebrate Purim on the streets of Jerusalem amid war with Iran, March 3, 2026

The Book of Esther: How letters preserved Jewish identity across empires and exile - opinion

How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.

Reading ‘Megillat Esther’ in Safed: Hebrew returned because the people it spoke for had returned.

Purim 2026: Celebrating with faith, fun, and resilience through the years

From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.

Purim.

Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage

From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.

Let us see what is behind the masquerade.

The Tomb of Mordechai and Esther: Iran's Jewish, Purim heritage

According to the tradition of the Jews of Persia, after Haman’s downfall, hostility toward the Jews intensified, and Mordechai and Esther left Shushan and wandered north, to the city of Hamadan.

THE MAUSOLEUM containing the tombs of Esther and Mordechai, Hamadan, Iran.

Megillah in the Miklat: Tel Aviv moves Purim underground as Operation Roaring Lion rages

Despite Operation Roaring Lion, Israelis continue to celebrate Purim in shelters and homes, with community efforts to ensure the mitzvot are fulfilled, including sending gift packages to the needy.

Israelis take cover in Tel Aviv as a siren sounds warning of incoming ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward Israel, March 1, 2026; illustrative.

'The Gavriel Tirosh Affair': Unforgettable teacher, lingering memory - review

Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.

The Irgun Museum in Tel Aviv.

Why I'm proud to be a Zionist living in the State of Israel - opinion

From desert blooms to Jerusalem’s ancient streets, Zionism still matters in creating a Jewish homeland.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

'A hug from God': Diana Klein on music, healing, and women’s empowerment - interview

Diana Klein’s music offers comfort, hope, and strength for women seeking self-appreciation.

Diana Klein singing.