Moses
Parashat Pinchas: Every Jew is torn between hope and history
Moses does not stand alone on Nevo – we stand with him. Together, we gaze toward a future we build but may never fully enter. Together with him, many Jews look toward a land they may never cross.
Parashat Beha’alotcha: The call of humility
The cost of chosenness: Lessons from Moses, Ibn Naghrillah this Passover - opinion
If Moses freed the Jews today, the UN would condemn him as a war criminal - opinion
Parashat Pekudei: The beauty of transparency
Nothing in the Torah is superfluous. From every word – and even from each letter – our sages derived halachic rulings or ethical teachings.
From the desert to today: Faith, unity, and the power of purpose
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news. Parashat Pekudei: Blessing Our Efforts
Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea
Computer simulations show that strong winds could have created a land bridge for the Israelites to cross.
Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
How a family survived tragedy and gifted a Torah scroll to a community in need following Hamas's October 7 attacks.
From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state - opinion
As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart
Parashat Pinhas: How Moses ended his role as leader of the Jewish people
God informs Moses: Your role is over. You have led the people faithfully for the past 40 years, and now, just before the people reach their destination and enter the Land of Israel, must step aside.
How to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia - opinion
There is also a deeper issue: How do Jews and Muslims relate to each other, given the current geopolitical conflagrations?
A nation in turmoil: We must set aside self-interest and come together - opinion
The average reader is confronted with a vivid picture of a chaotic, divided, and divisive nation that is united only in its opposition to the leader.
'A different spirit': Jews standing alone against hatred
It has been our legacy to stand tall and block out the noise and the hatred. We have always possessed this courage and this different spirit, and our current crisis should be no different.
Jews are in a moment of broken illusions, but we’re stronger than we think - opinion
Our Torah portions offer comfort, reminding us that the past was never perfect and that the gap between the real and ideal has been part of our DNA from time immemorial.
Disney's Lion King: Is Mufasa Jewish? Parallels between Mufasa and Jewish scripture suggest he is
"The Lion King" echoes ancient Jewish tales through parallels with Joseph, Moses, and Jewish symbolism, enriching its narrative with Judeo-Christian elements and cultural resonance.
