God

  A man is seen constructing a sukkah for the Sukkot holiday.

Why sukkahs are made of waste, and what it teaches us about God

The commandment to build a sukkah using waste has a surprising dual meaning: It encourages us to seek more balance in our relationships.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
16/10/2024

After our repentance on Yom Kippur, will God repent for October 7?

What was God doing as the residents of Beeri were being BBQ'd alive? Why was the Almighty passive as Shani Louk was paraded unconscious and naked — and then decapitated? 

 The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron.

Yom Kippur 2024: Reconciling our personal journeys and collective experiences

How do we reconcile the deeply personal journey of Yom Kippur with the overwhelming collective experiences of the past year?

Rosh Hashanah: Wishing for a good and sweet year

It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the year.

Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah is the day of divine authority, and we are currently locked in a struggle to preserve His presence. One day, His presence will be palpable and undeniable. Until that day, we have faith.

  An illustrative image of a mother goose and its children.

Our Mother who art in Heaven? Is God our mother or our father?

The Bible depicts God as both father and mother. Here's a look at both.

Divine right or historical fact? Understanding the basis of Zionism in modern Israel

Is Zionism based on divine promises or historical claims? Explore how religious and secular perspectives intertwine in the foundation of the State of Israel.

This week in Jewish history: Divine mercy, Munich massacre, Khartoum resolution

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
30/08/2024

Heaven sent: Is Lebanon's earthquake a testament to divine protection?

Hezbollah's underground ambitions may now lie buried, turned to ashes before they had any chance to harm us. 

By DUVI HONIG
13/08/2024
 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

Want the solution to mental anguish? Try prayer

In times of threat and challenge, the value of prayer emerges as a multifaceted tool, offering solace, unity, and a pathway to mental peace.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
11/08/2024
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