Elul
This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion
As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.
Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel? - opinion
Grapevine: Onward August
Reflecting on 700 days of war in Gaza during Elul means asking ourselves tough questions - opinion
Elul demands that we not shy away from the difficult questions that cannot be avoided in any war, no matter how justified it may be.
Parashat Ki Teitzei: Words are tearing us apart
Elul is upon us. In a few weeks, we will confess our sins of the body, heart, and mind. This year, let us focus on the sins of the tongue, for they shape the confused, divided world we inhabit.
Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Elul: Facing ourselves, facing one another - opinion
Elul is a deep dive into ourselves, into the hidden recesses of who we are.
Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion
The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.
Beyond the headlines: Taking care of yourself
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
The Hebrew month of Elul should be a period of healing - opinion
The hatred of Jews in America’s universities and our streets, the harassment of Jews, and the boycott of Jewish businesses take us back to Germany and Austria 90 years ago.
This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready - opinion
With Selichot drawing near, crowds are swelling at the Western Wall, signaling a profound yearning for connection and awakening to the upcoming High Holy Days.
Empty yeshiva seats are reflective of Israel's need to rebuild - opinion
This past year has proven how fragile and precious life can be. I owe it to the students who perished to give everything I can to those who now sit in their seats.
Rabbi Akiva's wisdom may hold the key to post-Oct 7 healing - opinion
Amid Israel's struggle with recent tragedies, ancient Jewish wisdom offers surprising comfort.
