Judaism
From Flatbush to Israel: How ignorance fuels the haredi draft crisis - opinion
What a Brooklyn protest reveals about Israel’s internal struggle over equality, service, and a divided society.
Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children
'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries - review
What the Israelites' greatest failure can teach us about today's uncertainty - opinion
Antisemitism has returned after October 7, despite decades of remembrance - opinion
Examining the surge in antisemitism after October 7 and the broader cultural and historical dynamics behind it.
How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz
At the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, middle school students from 33 Jerusalem schools put their knowledge to the test this week at the Jerusalem Quiz.
This month in Jewish history: Revelation, thrill of victory, agony of defeat
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
From Sinai to today: Judaism and the long march of monotheism - opinion
We were not selected for privilege but to carry God’s presence and moral vision into a broader world.
America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion
Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.
Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion
Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.
Parashat Bamidbar: ‘Machar Chodesh’
This week’s haftarah offers a timely message about longing, loyalty, and the enduring bond between the Jewish people and their homeland.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Parashat Bamidbar: The individual within the collective
When the Torah counts the people by tribes and families, it teaches the art of integration: Each individual is counted on his or her own, yet as part of a larger structure.
Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion
US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.
