Religion
Religious Zionism has lost sight of Rav Kook’s ethics - opinion
Rav Kook united Zionism, holiness, and universal justice. Today’s Religious Zionism too often puts settling the land above ethical values.
Who owns Judaism? Israel must take it back from the religious establishment - opinion
Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation
Parashat Ki Tavo: The power of joy
Did the Jewish Agency rewrite Zionism’s founding principles? - opinion
The Jewish Agency’s claim that “pluralistic Judaism” was a founding pillar of Zionism fails every test – historical, religious, and institutional.
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.
Tisha B'Av reminds us that rebuilding Israel begins with education - opinion
Perhaps the rebuilding of Jerusalem begins when we become what Isaiah called repairers of the breach, and every act of education becomes another stone in that rebuilding.
Municipality is not 'modesty patrol': Bnei Brak councilman slams sidewalk gender segregation
About a week ago, the Bnei Brak municipality announced an unusual measure to separate men and women on sidewalks in the area surrounding the city’s event halls.
Jerusalem's Bikur Cholim hospital battle puts city's pluralism to the test
“If the hassidim take control of the eastern building, it will no longer be open to the public, and the gate will be locked,” warned Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor Yosef Havilio.
Fixing the blurred line between Judaism and religion - opinion
Religion, similar to volunteer work, is better kept private to preserve its authenticity. Religious adults generally make the decision to remain religious due to their personal beliefs.
The Jewish reputation is built one human encounter at a time - opinion
Beyond politics and headlines, the Jewish story is shaped by the encounters that leave lasting impressions.
'Jewish, Christian and Islamic Traditions': Jerusalem and its names - review
The book offers a perspective on how language itself shapes the identity, and holiness of Jerusalem.
Beyond mourning: Rebuilding the Temple starts with rebuilding Israeli society - opinion
The Temple's restoration begins with restoring unity, justice, and shared responsibility in society.
Tzohar's kashrut license was improperly granted, but Rabbinate must act, state tells High Court
The state position said that, at this stage, there was no practical possibility for Tzohar Food Supervision to act on its newly issued kashrut license.
