Talmud
Parashat Pinchas: What Joshua learned from Moses about true leadership
We often encounter people who seem to be pursuing the very same path on which we hope to succeed, and naturally, we may sometimes fear that their success will diminish our own opportunities.
The real secret to Chabad’s success, 32 years after the Rebbe’s passing - opinion
The guard outside the synagogue - opinion
'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review
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.”
‘Pikuah nefesh’ and Gaza: Israel, stop putting IDF soldiers, Palestinians in danger - opinion
The loss of life in Gaza raises the question – what happens to the value of pikuah nefesh/saving a life during wartime?
