Simhat Torah
In Israel, even fear and grief can become courage, resilience and joy - opinion
Israelis confronted terror, grief and October 7 remembrance with the courage, resilience and humor that define the Israeli spirit.
5 great Sukkot stops in the Gaza border area: From greenhouses to Hakafot
Are there other lessons from October 7? - opinion
The breached walls we must rebuild this Seventeenth of Tamuz - opinion
Simchat Torah: Three ways to find joy in the holiday post-Oct. 7
We have suffered immensely since the Simchat Torah of October 7. But for all the angst and anxiety, there is hope for the future, because we are a nation of eternity.
Simchat Torah: Celebrating and honoring authentic Jewish values
Which messages of Torah are we meant to celebrate and honor as our legacy on Simchat Torah?
Light after October 7: A Simchat Torah reflection from an American Jew
This, I think, is the message of Simchat Torah: to hold firmly in one’s imagination the joyful possibility of a year made truly new.
Your Investments: Time to start all the tasks that have been put off until ‘after the chagim’
In Israel, the ultimate definition of procrastination is the concept of “after the chagim,” where no one can focus or make a decision on anything until after the High Holy Days season is over.
My Word: Hopes and fears the day after the war - opinion
I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I’m certain that in Jewish homes in Israel and around the world, candles will continue to be lit on Shabbat and religious holidays.
Oct. 7 and Simchat Torah: Listening to the symphony of life - opinion
As we move away from Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, mostly what I am feeling now is… fascination. I am mesmerized by the ability we humans have of juggling.
Orthodox Union’s Rabbi Moshe Hauer dies of sudden heart attack at age 60
The Orthodox Union (OU) announced on Wednesday the passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer over the Shmini Atzeret holiday.
Simchat Torah 5786: A joyful return and reflection on the hostages - opinion
This Simchat Torah, the release of hostages sparked joy and a shift in attitudes across Israel.
Balancing joy with mourning: Simchat Torah is more complicated now - editorial
After two years of prayers, protests, and an unwavering determination that at times brought the country to a standstill, 20 families were made whole again.
Hoshana Raba: A day of salvation and return for Israel's hostages - analysis
On Hoshana Raba, the final day of Sukkot, Israel celebrates the return of hostages after two years in captivity.
