Parsha
Jacob’s warning: Enthusiasm without restraint threatens a nation - opinion
Parashat Vayechi shows Jacob warning against unchecked enthusiasm, teaching that passion must be guided by judgment and responsibility.
When brothers reunite: Ezekiel’s prophecy and Israel’s deepest divide
Art and Torah: A molten menorah and the power of light from darkness
'Divrei HaLev': A renowned Talmudist rabbi's weekly Torah portion lessons - review
A matter of perspective: incorporating eternal values into our everyday lives - opinion
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Parashat Bo: The far Horizon
Moses knew that if you plan for a year, plant rice. If you plan for a decade, plant a tree. If you plan for posterity, educate a child. His lesson is still compelling today.
Not just a soldier, but our son: When heroes come home - opinion
What does it mean to wash a uniform worn for two and a half weeks in the middle of a war?
Parashat Vayehi: A nation of grandparents
By citing Jacob’s blessing, we recreate that fleeting moment of multi-generational peace and shared destiny.
Our fallen soldiers live on, like Jacob and David - opinion
The ancient teaching that our biblical forefathers never truly died finds new meaning in the enduring legacies of Israel's fallen heroes.
Parashat Vayigash: Trading passion for compassion
Israelis are deeply passionate about their political and ideological beliefs. As a people, Jews possess a natural tenacity and a remarkable strength of will.
At the edge of doubt and faith - opinion
"Doubt has pushed me into a more profound and existential space, forcing me to confront life’s rawest truths and to anchor myself in something deeper."
Parashat ‘Vayishlach’: Be Thyself
"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world."
Parashat Toldot reveals the profound impact of genuine communication - opinion
So many aspects of our lives are impacted by misinformation and enhanced by genuine communication.
Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem
This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle.
