Religion
The E1 area: The strategic link between Jerusalem and Israel’s eastern border - opinion
The E1 area is vital to Jerusalem’s political future, and its importance is equally decisive for Israel’s ability to maintain a defensible border in the east.
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals
‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion
Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?
Joshua’s spies returned with faith and confidence, teaching a timeless lesson about courage, purpose, and the Land of Israel.
How a Jewish police chief's mezuzah captivated a Mississippi town
A Jewish police chief's mezuzah ceremony became the talk of a Mississippi town and drew a crowd no one expected.
Parashat Shlah: The absolute truth
When fear overrides faith, even truth becomes distorted; this is the lesson of the spies in the desert.
Israel’s biggest threats demand unity, not partisan warfare - opinion
Israelis must decide whether politics exists to strengthen the country – or whether the country itself will surrender its fate to partisan warfare.
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
As Europe scrutinizes brit milah, Jewish communities must defend religious freedom without surrendering tradition.
Europe’s Israel policy, the search for a unifying narrative - opinion
Growing pressure on Israel reflects Europe’s search for cohesion in an era of political and cultural division.
Faith, friendship, and the future of Israel advocacy - opinion
As extremists seek to divide Americans, antisemitism is rising openly, and support for Israel is increasingly politicized, genuine Jewish-Christian friendship is not merely symbolic; it is necessary
A gift of light and love: A grandmother's tribute to a beloved grandson
While we did not get the big miracle that we all had hoped and prayed for, we were blessed to have many minutes, hours, days, and even weeks of joy and smaller miracles.
The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall
On Shavuot morning, the prayer groups at the Western Wall are composed of Jews of different stripes and appearances, creating a broader cross-section of Jewish life than is there at other times.
Serendipitous gifts are all around us: The invisible threads connecting Israelis in times of loss
In Judaism, there is no such thing as mere happenstance. Everything is viewed as hashgacha pratit (divine providence).
