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POLICE ARE seen dragging an ultra-Orthodox protester away during a demonstration against a cafe operating on Shabbat while secular protesters demonstrate in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, on July 11, 2026.

When Shabbat becomes a battleground - opinion

That balcony: We drink it in.

A Shabbat with a view: Falling for Hotel Beit Shmuel, one balcony at a time - review

Ultra-Orthodox protesters outside of the Basimta cafe on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Haredi protesters rally outside Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat


Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Gal Alush, widow of Dani z"l.

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Lighting the way: A glimpse into the life of an Israeli emissary - opinion

Life as an emissary can feel like a quiet, behind-the-scenes mission, not because of secrecy, but because of the sensitivity and attentiveness it demands.

ORI EZRA, a shaliach for Ohr Torah Stone’s Beren-Amiel Emissary Training Institute, hosts students from Bnei Akiva Schools in Toronto for breakfast.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Shabbat in a snap

These recipes come together in minutes, even if you didn’t manage to prep anything in advance. They’re simple, reliable, and delicious every time.

Baked potato wedges.

Planning first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner, and not bitter about being beaten - opinion

But the real difference wasn’t the finances, at least from what I can see from afar. It was in the overarching vibe.

Deborah Danan speaks about the White City Shabbat Guinness Record-breaking dinner before it began in Tel Aviv, June 13, 2014.

Parashat Vayetze: Unlistened truths

We speak the truth because it is the right thing to do, not because we assume it will immediately reshape the world.

LABAN’S SILENCE signaled indifference to the truth.

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Parashat Vayetze: 'Wise people, be careful with your words’

If we were truly aware of the power embedded in our words, in casual conversation, in a sentence spoken in anger or sarcasm, we would be far more cautious.

Close-up of letter cubes spelling "Words Have Power" (illustrative)

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Parashat Chayei Sarah: Politics, power, perils of ambition

Politics, the haftarah reminds us, is not inherently corrupt. It becomes corrupt when it forgets that leadership is service, not self-promotion.

 SCRIBES FINISH writing a Torah scroll.