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
‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war
Foreign delegations reached Jerusalem despite limited flights, giving this year’s prayer gathering a sharper message of faith, politics and support for Israel.
Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings
A family from London makes aliyah to northern Israel, navigating war, adjustment, and a new life in Ma’alot.
In the kitchen with Henny: Sheet pan magic
Simple one-pan dinners and a decadent dessert help busy families get delicious meals on the table with minimal effort.
What the ma'apilim teach us about faith and judgment
The story of the spies shows how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence.
Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?
Joshua’s spies returned with faith and confidence, teaching a timeless lesson about courage, purpose, and the Land of Israel.
How a Jewish police chief's mezuzah captivated a Mississippi town
A Jewish police chief's mezuzah ceremony became the talk of a Mississippi town and drew a crowd no one expected.
Parashat Shlah: The absolute truth
When fear overrides faith, even truth becomes distorted; this is the lesson of the spies in the desert.
Israel’s biggest threats demand unity, not partisan warfare - opinion
Israelis must decide whether politics exists to strengthen the country – or whether the country itself will surrender its fate to partisan warfare.
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
As Europe scrutinizes brit milah, Jewish communities must defend religious freedom without surrendering tradition.
Europe’s Israel policy, the search for a unifying narrative - opinion
Growing pressure on Israel reflects Europe’s search for cohesion in an era of political and cultural division.