Torah

Israel is more than a country. It is the ancestral homeland, spiritual center, and place of self-determination for the Jewish people.

Israel’s reservists are carrying an enormous burden, while sanctions have failed to deliver a breakthrough in haredi enlistment. A three-year legislative framework could replace confrontation.

The Jewish people have always valued full-time Torah study above everything else. That dedication has never wavered, and it will not waver now.

Warning: At times, it appears that the authors may have forgotten the age of the intended audience when they reference death (three times in the Ruth story) and murder (Yael killing Sisera).

For all his accomplishments, King David made what appears to have been a serious mistake as a father, one that this week’s haftarah of parashat Chayei Sarah does not hesitate to expose.

Former deputy president of the Supreme Court Elyakim Rubinstein laments the passing of a great scholar and friend.

With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.

Every person can act like the sun, spreading warmth and light and bringing healing to those around them. A welcoming countenance, a small smile, and genuine empathy can have amazing healing power.

Isaac teaches us that we cannot always control what happens to us, but we can decide what we do with that pain. We can pass it on to others, or we can transform it into something positive.

Israel cannot afford another divisive government. Its four leading politicians must put national interests ahead of personal grudges.