Torah

My beloved is like a deer

The deer is an animal that nobly and easily leaps over life’s pitfalls, knowing there will be more ahead.

The righteous daughters of Zelophehad

How come Moses does not know what answer to give five orphaned sisters who want to inherit their father's portion of Eretz Yisrael?

Aliya: Running away or becoming what you can be?

Israel is not a place to escape or run to, although it can be that as well. Israel is a place to step up into higher purpose and meaning.

Why was God angry? And where was Moses?

One of the interpretations of the name Pinchas is "mouth of brass", suggesting that he is the forebear of those who mount protests.

Toras Avigdor for Chukat-Balak: The enigmatic well

What happened that made the Israelites in the desert sing a song of praise to a well - and to which well were they singing?

Watch: The Toiras-Thon live event

Thousands of people have signed up to watch the live streaming "Toiras-Thon" broadcast marathon to strengthen education in the Jewish world.

Watch: Talking Parsha - Chukat

Watch: Tuvia and Yitzi 'Talk Parsha': Why was it so bad that Moshe hit the rock? How is this connected to Moses not entering the land?

'Toiras-thon' and live show on Arutz Sheva next week

For 24 hours, starting on Monday the entire Jewish world, from all different sects, will join together through live broadcast.

To receive the Torah, be like a desert!

Mount Sinai was a humble mountain in a desolate desert. What does G-d's giving the Torah there try to tell us?

National redemption and private protection

Torah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.

On the postponement of the gay pride parades

The postmodern radical progressive has vigorously emptied G-d from his life and seems to worship a cult of Death. Opinion.

You can live forever

The Talmud tells us that the fulfilment of a mitzvah must never threaten human life. Thus, the Torah forbade gatherings during the lockdown.

Coronavirus: Love and kindness is the solution

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton looks to the period of the Exodus from Egypt to provide insight into what we can learn from COVID-19.

Arabs who insist on a Rabbinical Court?

Rabbi Ido Rechnitz tells Arutz Sheva what happens when an Arab wants to be judged according to Jewish law.

Making Torah yours at Shapell’s/Darche Noam

At Shapell’s, students learn there are no shortcuts to making Torah their own. It takes effort. The yeshiva encourages them in their efforts

Sneak-peek: Video from weekly parsha e-newsletter

Recently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers!

Investor's book links innovation with Torah

Investor Michael Eisenberg discusses his new book which explores how we can learn economic lessons through the verses in the Torah.

Sneak-peek: Video from weekly parsha e-newsletter

Recently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers!

Dedication of first Torah scroll in Slovakia since Holocaust

The once-flourishing Jewish community in Slovakia of about 136,000 Jews has dwindled to a mere 2,600 Jews.

Sneak-Peek: Parsha Video

E-Newsletter Reveals Precisely How The Messiah Will Come

Recently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers!

Modeh Ani: Don't wait to say thank you

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton delves into the first words said in the morning and the importance of gratitude for every little thing in our lives.

Get inspired by TorahAnytime’s Tisha B’av world-wide webcast

TorahAnytime hosts mega-live-stream event from around world to inspire Jews everywhere on Tisha B’av.

Sneak-peek: Parsha video

Sneak-peek: Video from weekly parsha e-newsletter

Recently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers!

Sneak-Peek: New Parsha List

Sneak-Peek: New Weekly Parsha e-Newsletter

A new parsha e-list has reached thousands of readers less than a month and a half after its launch. Check out a sneak-peek of the content!

The Torah at her fingertips

Talking about the first ever braille trope system, created especially for Batya Sperling Milner.

Shavuot: What's so special about the Torah?

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton provides a deeper understanding of the greatness of the giving of the Torah.

Thursday: New e-Newsletter!

This Thursday: Launch of New Nationalist Torah Email Newsletter

This Thursday, Bet El Institutions is launching an e-newsletter, offering weekly Torah insights in the spirit of the Rav Kook's teachings

Burying Herman Wouk and burying his Zionism

Even pigs have positive qualities

Rabbi Aryeh Leibowitz from Yeshivat Sha'alvim on what we can learn from how Torah discusses pigs.

The Jewish people celebrate Purim in Israel!

Purim is the last of the holidays written in the Tanach and is considered a holiday of salvation and redemption for generations.

The special merit of being part of the Torah Scroll project

American supporters explain the importance of contributing to the restoration of the IDF's aging Torah Scrolls.

Restoring Torah scrolls for the Israeli security services

Want to grant security services a gift of heritage and Jewish spirit? Oz Ve'hadar project allows you to take part in restoring Torah scrolls

Are you a player or a spectator?

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton uses a baseball game to illustrate a deep life lesson taught by the Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Hasidic movement.

Unity - the path to spirituality & redemption

Join Rabbi Aryeh Leibowitz from Yeshivat Sha'alvim for a weekly insight into the Torah portion of the week

Yaakov and Eisav: The battle for a spiritual life

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton explains the significance for daily life of the rivalry between biblical twins Yaakov and Eisav.

Man arrested for stealing Torah scroll from Louisville hospital

Man suspected of stealing hospital Torah arrested by hospital security, who believed him to be same person seen in footage 2 days prior.

Tanya - travelling the road to a healthy spiritual life

Do you own a boat?

Outrage after promo video disrespects Torah scroll

In ad for TV show, flamboyantly-dressed man emerges from ark with Torah scrolls. Filmmaker dismissive: 'Your feelings don't interest us.'

Shavuot: Why did G-d give the Torah to the Jewish People?

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton elucidates what the proper attitude should be when approaching the study of our divine Torah.

$50,000 Torah scrolls stolen from Hawaiian synagogue

2 Torah scrolls valued at $50,000 each, one from 1850s which survived the Holocaust, stolen from a synagogue on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

Modesty in the age of abuse

Leading rabbi:

'Those who support Torah are treated as Torah scholars'

Arutz Sheva and Echad L'echad join together to support Torah learning and the next generation of Torah scholars.

The Shmuz for Korach

City council member dismissed for opposing heterophobic values

Elad Zadikov dismissed from coalition and Torah culture portfolio for opposition to anti-family value dissemination ​​in kindergartens.

Beauty Queen returns to Torah observance

'Smile, you are children of the King of Kings, the Holy One. Blessed is He Who made me a woman, Happy Woman's Day.'

'These demonstrators are desecrating God's name'

Deputy Defense Minister says haredi demonstrations against enlistment are the antithesis of Torah values, show lack of gratitude.

Israeli chief of police dances with Torah scrolls in Tel Aviv

During 'second hakafot' in nightclub, Israeli police chief dances with Torah.

WATCH: Torah celebration - in Tel Aviv night club

Tel Aviv nightclub celebrates 'second hakafot' after holiday with music and dancing.

A new yeshiva - in southern Tel Aviv

"Everyone who joins the neighborhood, changes the situation" - Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger works to bring fellowship back to southern Tel Aviv

Watch: She won $18,000, but prefers Bible study

Gitta Neufeld, $18,000 winner of game show "Jeopardy," tells Arutz Sheva why she attends the Gush Etzion Bible Conference year after year.

The Bible-study revolution

More than 7,000 people gathered this week to study Torah together at the world's largest Bible conference in Gush Etzion.

"Doctors' strike - illegitimate"

Rabbi Ido Rachnitz questions the religious legitimacy of the ongoing doctors' strike.

Berland indictment tomorrow

Authorities announce that Rabbi Berland will be indicted tomorrow, after a whirlwind of extended arrests and threats of violence.

Teacher, leader, guide

Rabbi Mordechai Krauss, who headed Yeshiva Oros Chaim for over 30 years, has passed away.

The Torah scroll invalidated by the Disengagement

After Gush Katif expulsion Torah was found to be invalid - even though it had been completely valid in its decades of use in Gaza.

A Tu B'shvat Torah for the IDF

Daniel Marks celebrates his dream Bar Mitzvah in moving Torah dedication ceremony at the Shomron Regional Brigade base.

How Many Israelis Read the Torah? You May Be Surprised

No less than 95% of Jews in Israel have a Tanakh in their home, with 68% of the total population revering it as a holy book.

Ancient Scroll Discovered in 1970 Read for First Time

A Hebrew bible scroll dating to 500 CE, found in Ein Gedi in 1970, has been deciphered for the first time thanks to cutting-edge technology.

Revolutionary Ruling Protects Dignity of Torah Readers

Ma'ale Adumim rabbi rules that not embarrassing a Torah reader takes precedent over correcting his mistakes.