Magazine
What history teaches about October 7, according to Rafael Medoff
A renowned historian’s scholarly work examines alarming trends to watch out for.
Voices from the Arab press: The Middle East in 30 years
From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist
Israel and Iran once shared a future - now, they may do so again - opinion
Why young Iranians, Americans, and Israelis give me hope - opinion
Stuck in New York and missing Purim in Israel, unexpected hope was found in resilient Israelis, brave Iranians, and young Americans on a college campus.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.
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.
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 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.
Wedding invitation from 1955: A stroll through cherished memories - opinion
A simple wedding invitation from over 60 years ago provides memories of family and the moments that shaped a life.
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.
'Rogue Justice': Exploring how Israel’s top court turned into a political powerhouse - review
Yonatan Green reveals how Israel’s Supreme Court seized power, shaping law and politics with little democratic oversight.
'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.
