Religion

Did the Jewish Agency rewrite Zionism’s founding principles? - opinion

The Jewish Agency’s claim that “pluralistic Judaism” was a founding pillar of Zionism fails every test – historical, religious, and institutional.

Head of WZO Yaakov Hagoel.
Modern culture has gradually eroded many boundaries.

Parashat Va'ethanan: Behind the curtain

  A MODEL OF the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

Tisha B'Av reminds us that rebuilding Israel begins with education - opinion

Street sign reading women on one side and men on the other, in the ultra orthodox Jewish town of Bnei Brak, July 15, 2026.

Municipality is not 'modesty patrol': Bnei Brak councilman slams sidewalk gender segregation


The West funds its own executioners in ideological war it barely realizes it is fighting - opinion

Institutional capture, ideological conformity, and foreign-backed authoritarian movements are challenging the individual freedoms that once formed the core of Western civilization.

A fullmoon rises over the Temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the seas, in Cape Sounion, east of Athens, Greece, July 8, 2017.

Jerusalem Pride turned a divided city into a celebration of belonging - opinion

Jerusalem Pride is for those of us who believe in the dignity of every human being, regardless of who they love, how they pray, or where they come from.

THOUSANDS TAKE part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 4, 2026.

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'

The pope also expressed hope earlier that Madrid would "remain a welcoming and inclusive city, where social life is inspired by genuine human values."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

It's time for Israel to end Temple Mount appeasement for good - opinion

From detention for silent prayer to public worship, the Temple Mount has undergone a remarkable transformation.

 The Dome of the Rock and the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City as viewed from the Mount of Olives. This place should be for all who are interested in free and safe access and peaceful worship together, the writer maintains.

Could you hold a lost piece of Western Wall history? Jerusalem museum seeks rare photos

A new exhibition hopes to uncover rare Western Wall photographs tucked away in attics, basements, and family albums.

‘Tower of David,’ taken by A.O. Freedman, c. 1920.

Jew vs Jew: New York, Israel, and the crisis of Jewish solidarity - opinion

As antisemitism rises, the widening rift among Jews over Israel raises urgent questions about Jewish unity.

Chai Riders line up in this year’s Salute to Israel parade in Manhattan, May 31.

‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war

Foreign delegations reached Jerusalem despite limited flights, giving this year’s prayer gathering a sharper message of faith, politics and support for Israel.

 Participants pray during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at the Knesset, May 27, 2026.

Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings

A family from London makes aliyah to northern Israel, navigating war, adjustment, and a new life in Ma’alot.

Family

In the kitchen with Henny: Sheet pan magic

Simple one-pan dinners and a decadent dessert help busy families get delicious meals on the table with minimal effort.

Sheet-pan gnocchi and veggies.

What the ma'apilim teach us about faith and judgment

The story of the spies shows how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence.

Overconfidence, underconfidence –both negative.