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Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR MARRAKECH
01/11/2024
 YORAM RAANAN, ‘The Three Pillars,’ 100 x 70 cm., acrylic on canvas.

Parashat Noah: Upholding the world

Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good deeds can contribute to the stability of the world.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
01/11/2024
 THE MAGNIFICENT creation had decayed and become corrupt.

Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent

No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.

  An illustrative image of plants shaped like the Earth's continents.

Parashat Bereshit: A world of building and creation

Everything created in the six days of creation requires action, such as mustard needing to be sweetened, lupines needing to be cooked, wheat needing to be ground, and even man needing to be perfected

Israel's resilience: Uniting in celebration on Simchat Torah

Israel's resilience amid political, health, and security crises highlights its unique spirit and determination to safeguard its sovereignty.

Biblical reminders along the Israel trail

While Israel might not have an array of fall foilage, parts of the Israel trail give hikers an insider's knowledge of biblical flora and fauna.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
20/10/2024
 A SON reads psalms for his father in Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Can reciting psalms from the Bible heal injuries or illness?

It is my belief that heartfelt prayers recited with greater understanding can be a source of solace and inspiration.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
16/10/2024

Brooklyn Judaica seller signs deal to return Nazi-looted 16th-century Bible to Budapest

Rare and collectible, the book consists of two different Jewish texts printed in 1589 and 1599 in Venice, Italy, by a man named Giovanni di Gara.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
10/10/2024

Oklahoma amends request for Bibles in public schools, removes Trump-endorsed Bible specifications

State Superintendent Ryan Walters said, "The left-wing media hates Donald Trump so much, and they hate the Bible so much, they will lie and go to any means necessary to stop this from happening."

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