Judaism

Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian chief rabbi day after release

After nearly 500 days, Sasha was freed from Gaza captivity. The next morning, he turned to his faith.

Holiness in Haifa: The little shul that shines a spotlight on Orthodoxy

Rabbi Baruch Kind said that the synagogue had saved Haifa and that the study hall had taken the missile hit for the entire neighborhood.

By LIANE GRUNBERG WAKABAYASHI
16/02/2025

Nechama Goldman-Barash: A guiding light for women's voices in Halacha

Jerusalemite of the Week: Nechama Goldman-Barash has become a guiding light regarding the Jewish laws of gender, sexuality, marriage, and more.

16/02/2025

A Valentine’s Day gift that lasts: The case for a halachic prenup

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day by committing to mutual respect and security with a halachic prenup.

14/02/2025

Parashat Yitro: Preceding the Torah

Good character traits – especially those expressed in accepting those who are different and understanding their pain and feelings – are a prerequisite for receiving the Torah.

Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound

Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.

The evolving meaning of Tu Bishvat: From spiritual realms to educational journeys

In recent decades, the holiday has taken on an even deeper significance as a day of environmental awareness

By OFEK MEIR
13/02/2025
US President Donald Trump places a note in the Western Wall, 22 May 2017

Religious Zionist rabbis to Trump: ‘You are God’s emissary in the global battle against evil’

Israeli rabbis have declared Trump a "divine emissary," linking his presidency to biblical prophecies in the dramatic letter of support.

Infographic of results from an exclusive Jerusalem Post poll, February 11, 2025

Religious Israelis more likely to reject Palestinian sovereignty, 'Post' poll finds

When asked, an overwhelming majority (86%) of secular Israelis said the deal needed to be completed until the last of the hostages return home.

12/02/2025
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