Religion
Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law.
High Court empowers anti-Zionists at Judaism’s holiest site - opinion
It's time for the Western Wall to be a home for every Jew - opinion
Israel must advance permits for egalitarian Western Wall plaza, High Court orders
Jewish return to Temple Mount brings renewed memory and hope - opinion
Jews are returning to the Temple Mount, reconnecting prayer, memory, and faith in the place their hearts have longed for.
Are Irreconcilable differences stopping Israel from healing societal fracture? - opinion
After two female soldiers were chased in Bnei Brak, something sacred was fractured. What happens when Israel no longer feels like one nation?
Parashat Teruma: Religion in partial measures
Even the ark’s imperfect measurements teach a profound lesson: living God’s will is a human endeavor, full of effort, devotion, and partial success.
Controlled chaos: Terrorism is used as a political tool - opinion
Terrorism isn’t just a security threat; it’s a political tool exploited by actors who profit from instability.
The 11th commandment: Choose it or lose it - opinion
Embracing life in Israel is a spiritual mitzvah that connects Jews to God, their history, and religion.
Israeli community builds world's only mechanical-divide swimming pool
“I love the new Efrat pool, and I am extremely grateful every day. I feel like I should make a blessing every time I go swimming.”
NRB convention to spotlight Israel, Iran, antisemitism, and AI
Faith-based media leaders prepare to tackle geopolitical tensions, technology ethics, and the future of religious broadcasting
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
George Washington to the Jews of Newport, Rhode Island, and the presentation of him by artist Arthur Szyk.
Jerusalem Orthodox churches don’t represent all Christians - opinion
Evangelical Catholics reject claims that Christian Zionism is harmful and believe in the Jewish people’s covenant with god.
First values, then holy places: Lesson from Sinai and Jerusalem - opinion
A hostage’s testimony and Parashat Yitro show that the Torah places values before territory.