One of the most compelling aspects of the Torah is that its individuals, even our great role models, are presented not as perfect saints but as complex, at times even contradictory, people.
Blowing the shofar is an opportunity for each and every one of us to start the new year with mercy rather than strict judgment.
As we pick our way through some of the most severe internal troubles in Israel's history, the inherent covenant binding the Jewish people and Israel is in peril.
President Herzog has released a video wishing Jews worldwide a good new year but also discussing the challenges that the Jewish people in Israel and abroad have faced throughout the year.
Over the past Jewish year, Israel's population has grown by 2%. May the blessings and growth follow into 5784.
Every year we get the opportunity to start again, to try again and to reinvent ourselves.
Rabbi Menachem Aron and his wife, Rebbetzin Shevi Aron, who are based in Melbourne, coordinate the Chabad of RARA — short for Regional and Rural Australia.
Tens of thousands have already arrived during the month of Elul for Selichot prayers at the Kotel. Thousands more are coming.
This year, Israel has produced fewer apples than usual: 105,000 tons compared to the 110,000 tons that the country grew last year.
Kamala Harris, citing reported spikes in antisemitism and other attacks on minorities, said the moment demanded action.
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