King david of israel
Dvar Haftarah: When a father’s silence becomes his son’s downfall
For all his accomplishments, King David made what appears to have been a serious mistake as a father, one that this week’s haftarah of parashat Chayei Sarah does not hesitate to expose.
Jonathan and David: When elections turn friends into enemies
The thought that changes everything - opinion
Hebron’s Jewish community finishes restoring tomb belonging to ancestors of biblical King David
From Saul's failure to David's reckoning, 'Human Kingship' examines the dangers of power - review
Rabbi David Silber's Human Kingship rereads the Book of Samuel to ask what restrains a ruler when no tribunal can remove him, and whether justice can survive unchecked power.
Israel's cycle of crisis and renewal: The five stages of Jewish history - opinion
Despite recurring crises and global hostility, Jewish history is framed as ending not in decline but in renewal and survival.
Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study
Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.
All women production retells David’s journey from shame to servant king
An all-women musical brings King David’s epic journey from outcast to servant king to life on stage in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh.
Parashat Shoftim: A king who rules over himself
A true leader is one who first and foremost rules over himself and his emotions. A person who can be overtaken by negative emotions cannot serve as a leader.
Ruth the Moabite, King David’s ancestor, was a righteous convert
Ruth’s son, Obed, would be the future father of Jesse, who would become the father of King David.
Shavuot's mystical incident: Uncovering the secrets of King David’s Tomb
“We have conclusive evidence that Kings David, King Solomon, and King Hezkiyahu are all buried on Har Zion,” one rabbi told The Jerusalem Post.
Jerusalem Day 2025: We must celebrate the 3,000-year-old dream more than ever - opinion
This year's Jerusalem Day is not at all about conquest – it is about return to our central heartbeat.
Ukraine's Zelensky, a leader during war and peace - opinion
True leadership is not just about wielding power but also understanding when the moment calls for a different kind of leader – one who can build what comes next.
Hiking in the holy land: Enjoying panoramic views of rolling hills from within ancient walls
Itri is well situated to gaze out on its beautiful surroundings. But the location is strategic – there was more to the positioning of Itri than sunset views.
