Secular
As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion
Will I ever be religious? I do not know. But, as Baruch ben Michael said in his Ethics, “All things perfect are as difficult as they are rare.”
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion
When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion
Israeli organization's 'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad
In viral clip, French TV host asks Jewish guest why he wears a kippah in public
Though brief, the exchange illustrated the starkly different perspectives on religious expression in France, the United States and elsewhere in the western world.
A secular Jewish financial hero
From Birthright to new day schools, Michael Steinhardt’s activism changed Jewish America.
Beyond election tribes and tribulations -opinion
As a result of the endless election cycle in Israel, we have seen an increase in tension between different groups and the strengthening of the walls that separate them.
Is Eshkolot the future of haredi secular education in Israel?
While the Eshkolot program has attracted close to 20,000 students, there remains an official stigma among many to publicly acknowledge their participation in the program
Meet the Fire Island shul; warning: not your normal shul
For those who observe Shabbat and Jewish holidays, and for those who simply want a relaxed destination getaway not far from New York City, there may be no better place than on Fire Island.
How are parents, adult children navigating religious differences?
Yet, all around us are families that have found ways to navigate their religious differences. We focus here on three Torah-observant families that have adult children who identify as secular.
Israeli art and design at its finest: Bezalel Graduate Exhibition 2022
I cannot help but recommend seeking out a recent Bezalel graduate if you are looking for a new local artist to patronize or simply seeking some food for thought.
Time for a new kind of Israeli-Jewish identity - opinion
Two competing narratives are at play: one secular and one religious.
Secular Jews, moral objectivism and religious ideology - opinion
While I won’t tie my moral code to religion, it’s eye-opening to see the merits of a religious belief and to hold more respect for the ideology of religious individuals.
Easy to be Jewish, but easier to decrease observance - opinion
Israel has yet to become the place of the ingathering of exiles