Torah
Elections are over: The hard part comes when the ballots are counted the cameras are gone
By the time we read this week’s haftarah, Israelis will have gone to the polls to elect a new Knesset. After months of political arguments, accusations, and promises, the votes will have been cast.
Parashat Vayera: What a vote cannot decide
Parashat Vayera: Bridging heaven and earth
Brothers before the ballot - opinion
Parashat Va'ethanan: The positive within the negative
The Ten Commandments are not an independent list of fundamental principles, but rather the nucleus from which the entire Torah unfolds - its genetic code.
Parashat Va'ethanan: Behind the curtain
At Sinai, the people were instructed to remain outside the boundary. In the Sanctuary, the holiest place stood behind a curtain.
Senior rabbi claims comments attacking religious Zionists' IDF service were misinterpreted
"We may encounter people who differ from our way of life, and it is imperative to be careful of any arguments with them regarding our differing views," he stated at a conference for community rabbis.
Israel just gave Torah study a constitution. It should have given its soldiers one - opinion
Without Torah, there would be no Jewish people. Without the Jewish people, there is no State of Israel. That is precisely why what the Knesset has done is so offensive.
Israel is winning the World Cup of public diplomacy by aiding earthquake-hit Venezuela - opinion
How Israel’s delegation in Venezuela shined a positive light at a tough time for Israel’s image.
Haredi leaders, Yahya Sinwar: Different ideologies, the same refusal to face reality - opinion
In Keinon’s reading, Gaza’s devastation was not an unforeseen consequence. It was a price Sinwar was prepared to pay in the hope of igniting a regional war that would ultimately destroy Israel.
Israel's government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion – and ignored them - opinion
Leadership is supposed to be about making difficult decisions for the good of the country, even when they carry political costs. What we saw this week is the opposite.
Parashat Devarim: Always relevant
The Torah remains unchanged, yet its message can be expressed anew in the language, challenges, and circumstances of every generation.
Beyond the Headlines: New synagogue in Kissufim, with the old Torah ark from Gush Katif - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Are there other lessons from October 7? - opinion
The October 7 massacre fell on 22 Tishrei – Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, two days that signify the highest joy: one completing the festival of Sukkot, the other our rejoicing in the Torah itself
