Moses

This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel

A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

DIZENGOFF SQUARE, named for the Tel Aviv founding father.
The Knesset building

Parashat Mishpatim: The long search for moral society

	Former hostage Eitan Mor attends a conference titled “Gaza: The Day After” at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 12, 2026.

First values, then holy places: Lesson from Sinai and Jerusalem - opinion

The God one seeks is found precisely in the confusing, unclear place.

Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog


A nation in turmoil: We must set aside self-interest and come together - opinion

The average reader is confronted with a vivid picture of a chaotic, divided, and divisive nation that is united only in its opposition to the leader.

 Visitors watch sunrise from Mount Sinai in Egypt, where Moses is believed to have received the 10 Commandments.

'A different spirit': Jews standing alone against hatred

It has been our legacy to stand tall and block out the noise and the hatred. We have always possessed this courage and this different spirit, and our current crisis should be no different.

 WE HAVE witnessed the toxic effects of herd mentality.

Jews are in a moment of broken illusions, but we’re stronger than we think - opinion

Our Torah portions offer comfort, reminding us that the past was never perfect and that the gap between the real and ideal has been part of our DNA from time immemorial.

 Friends and family attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Tzur Avraham at the military cemetery in Modi'in, June 16, 2024.

Disney's Lion King: Is Mufasa Jewish? Parallels between Mufasa and Jewish scripture suggest he is

"The Lion King" echoes ancient Jewish tales through parallels with Joseph, Moses, and Jewish symbolism, enriching its narrative with Judeo-Christian elements and cultural resonance.

 The Jewish lion, uploaded on 30/4/2024

Netflix docudrama retelling the story of Exodus is one of Netflix's top shows

The Netflix series mixes dramatized scenes and traditional footage of experts and, in cases where Bible stories match or reflect the record, historical evidence.

 A woman stands next to a logo of Netflix during an event in Mumbai, India, February 29, 2024.

BBB to manage Moses restaurant at Ben-Gurion Airport

New Moses Air branch costing NIS 4.5 million opens this week with 24/7 worldwide sports broadcasts on huge screens.


The Israeli spirit of uplifting one another in challenging times - opinion

Since the war began on October 7, we have seen that the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora – the Jewish people throughout the world – have internalized this message.

 Volunteers sort boxes of donated humanitarian supplies at a logistical centre to support those impacted by the deadly infiltration by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 17, 2023.

We must stand before God in service to Him, not out of benefit - opinion

Let us stop justifying Judaism solely because of the human benefits it provides. Let us stand before God in service and in awe, savoring our encounter with Him and His higher wisdom. 

 A man stands under the starry sky (Illustrative)

Despite pressures of world, family, not money, is paramount - opinion

"If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed." – Edmund Burke

 Illustrative image of a piggy bank on a pile of money.

The path of priorities: Moshe's guidance on balancing livestock and loved ones