Judaism
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
Beyond its connection to Yom Kippur’s theme of repentance, experts believe the answer lies in Kol Nidre's core musical architecture.
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
Yom Kippur 2026: The Jewish people are chosen - but not because they are better - opinion
Israel tore itself apart on Yom Kippur - then October 7 reminded us of our collective 'we'
Rosh Hashanah 2026: Recognizing God's presence in the world after a year of conflict, division
The year leaves us with a divided picture: God’s presence has felt startlingly close, even as it has grown more obscured in the moral and cultural chaos around us.
25 ViZionaries: Rudy Rochman - No. 17
Founded and led the Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.
Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion
The High Holy Days are an opportunity to recalibrate approaches to Zionism, including the idea that it merely signifies a physical domain
As antisemitism rises, the Jewish world faces a turning point - opinion
From Toronto to cities around the world, rising antisemitism is threatening Jewish communities and raising urgent questions about their future.
Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion
A reading of the Talmud suggests that a soldier who won’t engage in life-saving activity on the merit of avoiding physical contact is but a ‘pious fool’
‘You are standing today’: A Jewish lesson for America, 25 years after 9/11
As we approach the 25th anniversary of that terrible day, this week’s haftarah (Isaiah 61:10-63:9) offers a powerful perspective on destruction, rebuilding, and memory.
Parashat Nitzavim: Why we are all responsible for one another
In a world increasingly focused on personal success, Parashat Nitzavim reminds us that no one stands alone. Our fate is bound together, and we are responsible for one another.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
From Israel to New York: Fighting for truth on the front line - opinion
A bonus is that we’re making our fellow Jews feel safer: More seen. More heard. More represented. More protected. And that, for us, is the biggest blessing of all.
Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion
Imagine an African American Israeli representing the Jewish state at the UN. Wouldn’t that send a powerful, compelling message for all to see?
