Judaism
'Engaging the Essence': The Lubavitcher Rebbe as philosopher - review
While the Rebbe did not write a system, he spoke to occasions for 40 years. Bronstein anchors the structure of the Rebbe’s talks in his first discourse of 1951.
Fair is not always equal: Adapting bar, bat mitzvahs to developmental challenges - review
What "Mazel Tov" reveals about Judaism's long relationship with luck
Parashat Hukat: The red heifer's lesson in an age of multitasking and fragmentation
Not your zaide’s kiddush: Jerusalem's young olim are reinventing the Shabbat kiddush
From apartments to synagogues, Jerusalem's young adults are reinventing kiddush as a social gathering that fits modern life.
Parashat Hukat: A life of meaning
The Torah teaches that genuine values require commitment and effort. A person who remains connected to their values only when it is convenient will struggle to maintain them over time.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Israel's haredi divide has become a test of national unity - opinion
Israel's haredi crisis is about more than military service; it's a test of shared responsibility and national cohesion.
David Hofstedter and his family foundation: From Toronto real estate to global Jewish learning
A builder in business and Jewish life.
What Sydney Sweeney’s media strategy can teach Israel’s defenders - opinion
As anti-Zionist narratives spread globally, Israel's defenders must focus more on winning public trust.
The guard outside the synagogue - opinion
Our guard stands in the cold, gives up holidays with his family, and carries a responsibility he never chose. When tragedy comes, men like him are often the first line of defense.
'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review
This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.
Torah study and Israeli military service are both sacred, but not the same - opinion
Public backlash over proposed legislation reflects a broader struggle over how Israel defines service, sacrifice and equality.
Caught between two homelands, a Lebanese Christian finds his place in Israel
From South Lebanon to Israel, a displaced Christian shares a life shaped by war, faith, and divided identity.
