Judaism is much more than ritual precepts
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Israel can regain the world's respect by embracing its real strength: Its Heritage
Israel's attempts to gain the respect it deserves are not succeeding, and it’s worth considering why. Op-ed.
Shavuot (Pentecost) guide for the perplexed, 2023
Learn the significance of the holiday and its names, about the number 7 in Judaism as well as the number 50 and more.
An Eye for an Eye? Really?
Why the discrepancy between the Oral and Written traditions of Judaism?
The Rabbanit of the Australian army: I get up at 4:30 to study Gemara
Yehudit Levitan believes Judaism is a living and vibrant religion and Orthodox women in leadership positions can strengthen connection to it
The false prophets of an impending Israeli apocalypse
With dire predictions about the end of democracy, the sore losers to the new government will do even worse in the next election. Op-ed.
It’s time for Jews to say, ‘Sorry, not sorry’
The age of the apologetic Jew is over. Op-ed
Eight thoughts for eight nights (6 and 7)
In Judaism the greatest military victory takes second place to peace in the home..
Despite the fighting, Ukrainian Jews learn Judaism in Warsaw
Limmud FSU Ukraine volunteers gather in Warsaw for a unique event of Jewish learning.
This Rosh Hashanah, be open to unity with differences
Most people would say unity without differences is preferable, but Judaism underlines unity with differences.
Is it better to be ignorant?
Judaism is all about growing through learning, searching and asking - knowing more, not knowing less! How does that fit with being 'simple'?
Ekev: A life of seasons
There is plenty of room for individual expression in Judaism. Perhaps not in the days of our calendar, but in the choices of life.
This AI chatbot wants you to visit its synagogue
BlenderBot, Meta’s AI chatbot, really, really wants you to check out its synagogue.
Abortion sounds so much more soothing than “Infanticide”
Support for abortion is not a “Jewish value." Judaism forbids abortion at will and observant Jews consult with a rabbi.in each case. Op-ed.
Jewish illiteracy in academia – view from the trenches
The erosion of Jewish literacy among today’s secular & non-Orthodox Jews, establishment organizations, academics, and intellectuals.
UK school blasted for dropping Judaism lessons, focusing on Islam
School denounced for claiming it needs to stop teaching about Judaism to focus on “combating the rise in Islamophobia.”
How Judaism views pornography
Judaism isn’t prudish, nor does it think that sex is wicked or shameful.
Tzav: No negotiations
Judaism is always built for the long run and not for the short moments of seeming pleasure or current correctness.
The trees brought him back to Judaism
A story told about the power of a Jewish holiday, even Tu B'Shvat, to touch the soul.
Why are Orthodox Jewish leaders praising Doug Emhoff?
Orthodox rabbis, since halakha is that a person’s Jewish lineage is from a Jewish mother, are setting a dangerous precedent. Opinion.
Hannukah: Flickering lights in dark times
The special rules of Hannukah lights parallel the Maccabean struggle against the Greeks but also how Judaism meets foreign philosophies.
Encouraging Jews to connect to their Judaism
The key may lie in a quote from the ancient text Pirkei Avot/“Ethics of the Fathers.” Op-ed.
Must every personal transgression against Judaism first be published on social media?
Social media posts tell details of self-defined forms of Jewish observance that it would be better to self-censor.Op-ed.
The real reason for Western support of the Palestinian Arabs
What actually binds these groups together is an ultimately incomprehensible animus against Judaism and the Jewish people.Op-ed
A great nation and its religion are born
Abraham was the first to define a great nation with a religion bound up in its land from the start.
Ask the Rabbi: Why Does G-d Test Me With Such Difficult Challenges?
As part of the IsraelNationalTorah series, Rav Uriel Tuito delivers an important answer to a series of similar questions on a crucial topic
Mashiach: Man or Movement?
The movement for Mashiach is what will lead to his coming, and not the other way around. We put too much emphasis on one man. Op-ed.
It’s time for Hollywood consider a different approach to Orthodox Judaism
Enough with the ‘ex-Orthodox’ drama. Those who leave can learn to separate dysfunction from Judaism. Opinion.
Former telenovela star: Converting to Judaism 'the natural' step
One of Latin America's most popular telenovela and movie stars shocked her fans when she converted to Judaism - and moved to Israel.
“Make your Torah permanent” - but how much?
Pesach is the best time to renew our service of G-d and fulfill our dreams that we have about our relationship with the Creator of the world
Nathan Slifkin: Rationalist Judaism
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin discusses with Shmuel Rosner what Judaism should look like in the modern era.
Egypt approves teaching Judaism in schools
New course in Egypt examines religious values and verses that have the same meaning in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The brouhaha over defining Jews as an ethnic minority
The idea that Judaism is both religion and peoplehood feeds the antisemitic paranoid suspicion that the Jews are slippery customers.Op-ed.
Geller goes global
Jamie Geller speaks with Eve Harow about the need to rebrand Judaism, food, the power of social media.
As America reels from political trauma, Jewish continuity points way to national unity
A covenant is a commitment going beyond mutual advantage, requiring joint obligations in an unconditional and unbreakable union. Opinion.
The struggle for power in the Jewish identity: This is how the first Diaspora was founded
How does the conflict between Yehuda and Yosef echo through history and play out in the State of Israel today?
Some Jewish attitudes from A to Z
From A to Z - Judaism embraces every aspect of life. An alphabetical guide to looking at things the Jewish way.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Why bad things happen to good people
In a heartbreaking video circulating the web, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks presents a touching answer to a timeless question
Insights into Judaism: An eye for an eye
Questions asked by congregants on issues in Jewish law, life and lore: An eye for an eye, finding a rabbi, a thought for Elul.
Are Beinart and Rogen the handwriting on the wall for Diaspora Jewry?
The important question to ask regarding these two US Jews' outrageous statements is if they are indicative of where US Jewry is headed.Op-ed
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