Judaism

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.

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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 lesson, 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.

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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 transgression of Judaism debut 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.

Q&A: 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 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 US reels from political trauma, Jewish continuity is a model

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

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 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 symbols of the end 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

Reflections of a Noahide on Jewish self-hatred

The Almighty must be really looking after the Jews if they survive despite being few, persecuted and sabotaged by a fifth column.Op-ed.

Partner with the Jerusalem Kollel in Building Leaders Who Care

Partner with the Jerusalem Kollel in Building Leaders Who Care.

The whole Torah

One little word betrayed the spies' motives in Parashat Shlach (Israel), and one letter shows the place of Eretz Yisrael in Judaism.

The impurity of death as a defect which will pass

Prohibition banning a kohen to become defiled by the dead shows the truth of eternity & that death's impurity will one day cease to exist.

Faith and hope through the coronavirus crisis

Rabbi Dov Singer describes finding out he had the coronavirus, being forced to stay in 'coronavirus hotel,' and divine plan behind it all.

Join the 10,000-strong crowd-learning Shmiras Haloshon campaign

Join thousands in a historic global learning campaign to protect Klal Yisroel and Eretz Yisroel.

Yes to Judaic passing grades.Now.

Is Judaism missing its mission?

Is Judaism missing our mission to be a light to the nations, and are we being remiss in building bridges?

Tchumin Torah Journal opens doors to women

Torah journal of Tzomet Institute publishes its first article authored solely by a woman.

The "are they Jewish" game

Watch: 4 misconceptions people have about Judaism

Aish HaTorah clears the air on several common misconceptions to help discover what Judaism is really about.

More Israelis identify as Reform - but few are active members

New study shows that despite large number of Israelis who identify with Reform or Conservative movements, few becoming actively involved.

Dallas-area church says Judaism is ‘dangerous’

Church includes Judaism in list of 'dangerous isms' that also includes alcoholism and pessimism.

Israeli public school graduates ignorant of Judaism

Dr. Tzvi Zameret, who in 90s authored report on Jewish studies in state education system, claims serious deterioration.

OU connects North American Jews to Jerusalem & Yom Yerushalayim

The president of the OU says celebrations of Yom Yerushalayim must include both national and religious elements.

Dutch MPs oppose headscarf proposal for Amsterdam police

Amsterdam police push to allow religious headgear, MPs refuse, say religious symbols ruin police 'neutrality.'

Orthodox Union starts Chabad-on-campus type program

Rebbetzin 2.0: Young Orthodox women break mold of 'rabbi’s wife' with co-equal role in OU-sponsored college campus initiative.

Arab women discover their Jewish roots

Arab women discover they're Jewish, say revelation can be difficult to come to terms with.

French politician: We need to ban kippas to fight Islam

French politician Marine Le Pen gets nicknamed 'French Trump,' pushes to kill extremist Islam, says Jews might have to stop wearing kippa.

500 communities to mark Global Day of Jewish Learning

Jews in more than 500 communities in over 40 countries will study the same Jewish texts as part of the Global Day of Jewish Learning.

Jewish and Democratic

Shaked: Democracy strengthens the Jewish identity of Israel

In a policy article, the Justice Minster lays out her philosophy of how Israel's Jewishness and democracy complement each other.

First prayer and chavruta, after sixty years

The Ayelet Hashachar organization establishes synagogues in kibbutzim and leads prayers on holidays. Now we inviting you to join and support

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems.

Bennett: Judaism is more important than mathematics

Education Minister: We may be a high-tech superpower, but we must also export spiritual ideas to the world.

NBA's Omri Casspi gushes about meeting with rabbi

1st Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi posts picture of himself praying in Tefilin, talks of meeting with rabbi to discuss Jewish values.

'Mother, we'll always remember, we hope you can forgive us now'

Daughter of Esti Weinstein, former Gerrer hassid who committed suicide in her car, writes of pain, loss, and confusion in emotional eulogy.

Esti Weinstein will be given secular burial

Former Gerrer Hassid Esti Weinstein will be given a secular burial, not a Haredi one as her family requested.

David Beckham: I feel Jewish because of my grandfather

Soccer star David Beckham said that he feels Jewish because of his grandfather who took him to synagogue.

What do you think: Is Israel 'pushing away' non-Orthodox Jews?

WATCH: Yair Lapid recently attacked MKs who criticize Reform Jews, says they're destroying Israel's relationship with Diaspora Jewry.

Japanese students learn about Judaism from their chief rabbi

Japan's first chief rabbi, Rabbi Edery, fascinates Japanese high schoolers with Judaism, teaches spiritual message of Tu B'Shvat.

What Happens When 6 Non-Observant Jews Go Kosher for a Week?

'Hi McDonald's, do you have a kosher menu...?' Six non-observant Jews reconnect with their roots - in the most confusing way possible.

One Percent of Americans Think Barack Obama is Jewish

Only 39% of Americans correctly guessed Obama's Christian religion, while another 29% said he was a Muslim.