Mitzvah

Sydney lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Bondi victims, introduces 'mitzvah' campaign

At the Light Over Darkness: Night of Unity commemoration, each candle was lit by a representative of those who brought light into the world at a dark time.

FATHER OF Ahmed el Ahmed, who tackled one of the gunmen in a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, attends the 'Light Over Darkness' vigil honouring victims and survivors of the shooting incident in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025.
Rabbi Shmuel Raskin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges

HOMES ARE severely damaged after the Hamas October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. ‘Since October 7, many of my friends and colleagues here in Israel have wrestled deeply with their Jewish identity,’ says Orah.

When did Israel become so stringent with Jewish converts? - opinion

How to feel free in life: Inspiration from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto


Despite rabbi's murder, UAE, Israel still unyielding allies - opinion

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  (L) The Kedem family and (R) newborn baby Kedem Tzuri.

Navigating Halachic challenges in the Shofar blowing


Good deeds have a ripple effect that strengthen us during the war - opinion

Just as a pebble thrown into a pond creates a ripple, so too do small acts of kindness have the power to achieve great heights and lead to others to pay it forward.

Helping others (Illustrative).

'Pidyon Shvuyim' calls for a hostage deal now - opinion

“There is no mitzvah greater than the redeeming of captives” (Maimonides, Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Matanot Aniyim 8:11).

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden looks on as Evan Gershkovich, who was released from detention in Russia, is greeted by his mother, upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, last week. Israel should emulate the US-Russia prisoner exchange, says the writer.

When in Rome, do as a Jew would do - opinion

Resolve to do just one good deed – one action to bring light into the world.

 A depiction of the Roman triumph celebrating the conquest of Jerusalem on the Arch of Titus in Rome, featuring the menorah and other items taken from the Second Temple.

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The necessity of owning our observance and putting passion into it - opinion

It is our responsibility to take ownership of our mitzvot and religious experience. We must find meaning and relevance within the mitzvot we perform,

 AN IDF soldier prays near Kibbutz Be’eri, close to the Gaza border, earlier in the war.

Sukkah etiquette: Respecting the Mitzvah space


Traveling abroad to visit graves of Jews who died overseas

What makes a trip even more exhilarating is the opportunity not only to see a new part of the world but also to perform a mitzvah (commandment or good deed) at the same time.

 THE GROUP after a Jewish Star replaced a cross at the grave.

Your greatest opportunity is precisely during a crisis


The halachic angle: Boycotting Angel Bakery