Talmud
Israel’s internal clash, not consensus, saved the hostages - opinion
Military force and public pressure collided for 843 days, and together, they brought every hostage home.
What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
Moral, legal issues with Israel’s terrorist death penalty - opinion
Candace Owens urges audience read antisemitic book, asserts Jews controlled slave trade
Israel’s 'supreme' democracy: Who really decides the nation’s values - opinion
From Barak to today’s High Court, a quiet revolution has ignited a fierce debate over democracy in Israel.
Seeing our brothers’ plight: The light Hanukkah demands we bring into the world - opinion
Hanukkah and Vayeshev together reveal that the festival’s light shines only when we open our eyes to our brothers’ struggles and choose loyalty and compassion.
Parashat Vayeshev: Bringing hearts closer
The parsha does not show a clash of good vs evil, but a deep disagreement about leadership and the path by which the people of Israel should take.
The Jewish joy of growing older - opinion
'Youth is the most precious thing in life; it’s a shame that it has to be wasted on the young.' – George Bernard Shaw
'Divrei HaLev': A renowned Talmudist rabbi's weekly Torah portion lessons - review
Rabbi Halivni’s magnum opus is 'Mekorot Umesorot' ('Sources and Traditions'), a monumental 10-volume, source-critical commentary on the Talmud in Hebrew.
In fond memory of Rabbi David Ebner: My sharp, sensitive, story-telling rebbe - opinion
When he led us in prayer, we felt the heavens open. Amid the awe, he would sweep us up in joyous dance, drawing his students into the profound intensity of his prayers.
Shabbat Shuva: A call to return
Shabbat Shuva is not merely a pause between two holy days. It is a bridge – between past and future, sin and forgiveness, exile and redemption.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ legacy: Inside the new Chumash with Jessica Sacks
Discover how Rabbi Sacks connected Jewish tradition with modern culture and why his teachings resonate across religious and secular divides.
A moment for celebration: 105 years young
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture
According to a new study, the sages "sought ways to allow Jewish farmers to remain part of the wine industry without compromising Halacha.”
