Judaism
A great light extinguished: Rabbi Prof. Shlomo Slonim, scholar of two worlds – opinion
Former deputy president of the Supreme Court Elyakim Rubinstein laments the passing of a great scholar and friend.
US midterms reshaped Washington - but they won't decide our Jewish destiny - opinion
Reclaiming the Jewish learning tradition that once defined Sephardic Judaism
Leadership and quiet courage: What can Israeli politicians learn from the story of Abraham?
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
New documentary, Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce, examines the impact of religious divorce refusal, a practice recognized in many countries as a form of domestic violence.
Beyond the Headlines: Dedicating Torah study and why no good deed is done alone - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home
Zionism awakened an ancient attachment to Israel, offering even less religious Jews a powerful connection to their people and homeland.
Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe
A Satmar scribe and a Reform synagogue joined forces to restore 1,564 Torah scrolls rescued from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Parashat Noah: The main thing is the intention
Noah’s sacrifice after the Flood offers a lesson in sincere faith and the importance of doing good without seeking recognition.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Israeli woman arrested for stealing religious books from Haifa rabbi's tomb, trying to burn them
The suspect was taken into custody and transferred to the Haifa police station for questioning.
Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US
The story follows Ben Batich, voiced by Oscar Isaac, an idealistic young man who joins the zealots rebelling against Rome, driven by anger at corruption and inequality.
The land and sky of miracles: Flydubai hijacking reminded Israel of God's protection - opinion
The dramatic events of flydubai’s flight 1073 – what I like to call “the miracle at 30,000 feet” – have brought to the surface a host of eye-opening revelations.
Israelis feel more Middle Eastern as views of Europe sour, study finds
A Hebrew University survey finds Israelis increasingly identify as Middle Eastern, feel safer in Israel, and view Europe more skeptically.
