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Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem

This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle.

  Praying for the hostages’ release, at Rachel’s Tomb near Bethlehem.

Rachel Imeinu’s yahrzeit unites 200 Jerusalem women

Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Hendel, co-director of Chabad of Baka and the Friendship Circle of South Jerusalem, spoke about the legacy of the biblical Rachel.

By PENINA HOROWITZ
25/11/2024

Texas board approves Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Critics argue the curriculum violates the separation of church and state by promoting Christianity in public schools.

Is it healthy for Israeli society to seek revenge against its enemies?

The topic of revenge is discussed frequently in Jewish literature. God commanded the Jewish people, “Don’t seek revenge or carry a grudge against any of your people. Love your neighbor as yourself."

 ANCIENT COLUMNS lie in the submerged Egyptian harbor of Tyre/Sour, southern Lebanon, seen in 2019.

Southern Lebanon is actually northern Israel

Historically speaking, southern Lebanon is in fact northern Israel, and the roots of the Jewish people in the area run deep.

  An illustrative image of a man on a mountaintop.

Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash

We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.

Faith in miracles must be accompanied with taking action post-Oct. 7

Like Elisha, we must combine faith in miracles with direct, personal action. Our wounded defenders need not only our prayers; they need our presence, support, and commitment.

By KENNETH BRANDER
15/11/2024

Vayera: Having the courage to answer God's call to responsibility

Jews do not accept the world that is. They challenge it in the name of the world that ought to be. Walk ahead. Take personal responsibility. Judaism is God’s call to responsibility.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
15/11/2024

Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right

Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
04/11/2024

Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage others to be good. There are times when each of us must lead.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
01/11/2024
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