Moses
Parashat Va’era: Why being good is the secret strength we forget
Why does Moses step aside for Aaron during the first plagues? The answer reveals a profound Torah teaching about humility and gratitude.
Parashat Shemot: Learning God
Parashat Shemot: The continuity of the world
Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?
Beyond the Headlines: Who tells you the story?
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Independent researcher claims to have discovered evidence of Moses in ancient inscriptions
The discovery, if confirmed, could provide the first archaeological evidence confirming the existence of the biblical Moses outside the texts of the Holy Scriptures.
Parashat Pinchas: Every Jew is torn between hope and history
Moses does not stand alone on Nevo – we stand with him. Together, we gaze toward a future we build but may never fully enter. Together with him, many Jews look toward a land they may never cross.
Parashat Beha’alotcha: The call of humility
We are all entitled to even the strongest of our beliefs and opinions. And yet, we should never be so sure of what we think that we are not open to a different voice, a different opinion.
The cost of chosenness: Lessons from Moses, Ibn Naghrillah this Passover - opinion
In the silence of those who do not yet know how to ask, in the melodies of our ancestors, and in the courage it takes to carry memory forward.
If Moses freed the Jews today, the UN would condemn him as a war criminal - opinion
The International Criminal Court would issue arrest warrants charging the Israelite leaders with genocide and other versions of the blood libel.
Parashat Pekudei: The beauty of transparency
Nothing in the Torah is superfluous. From every word – and even from each letter – our sages derived halachic rulings or ethical teachings.
From the desert to today: Faith, unity, and the power of purpose
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news. Parashat Pekudei: Blessing Our Efforts
Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea
Computer simulations show that strong winds could have created a land bridge for the Israelites to cross.
Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
How a family survived tragedy and gifted a Torah scroll to a community in need following Hamas's October 7 attacks.
From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state - opinion
As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart