religion

Fruits of Eretz Yisrael: A gateway to spiritual connection and growth

The Land’s beauty lies not only in its breathtaking landscapes, but also in its ability to elevate every aspect of life, turning even a simple piece of fruit into a connection with God.

By LARRY SIEGEL
05/04/2025

Accepting responsibility for our mistakes should foster spiritual growth

Guilt is indispensable for moral growth and self-improvement. It serves as the quiet but insistent voice of a healthy conscience, guiding us toward accountability, repentance, and transformation.

'Pink Lady': A heartfelt drama explores love, identity in an ultra-Orthodox world

The movie carries a feeling of authenticity because it was written by Mindi Ehrlich, a woman from a haredi family who left the community.

American Jews marching in New York with Israeli flags. How can we bridge the divide between Israel a

Nearly a quarter of Americans raised Jewish have left the religion, survey says

The study surveyed "religious switching" around the world, and found that significant percentages of people raised in religious homes in the US and internationally are now not religious.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
26/03/2025
 People visit the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beiru

Brown U. assistant prof. deported, had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says

Rasha Alawieh was removed after arriving at Boston airport on Thursday, with the Department of Justice noting that Hezbollah-related photos were on their device.

By REUTERS
17/03/2025
 Buses carrying senior figures from the Syrian Druze community  welcomed by Israeli Druze

One wounded in gathering held by Syrian Druze sheikhs at Tiberias shrine during historic visit

The sheikhs arrived via buses to the border gate, where they were greeted by their Druze brethren living in Israel in a historic visit to the shrine of Nabi Shu'ayb.

Purim: Asking without logic

On Purim, let us rise above logic. Let us stand before our father in heaven and cry out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”

 An illustration of a cardboard box with 'this end up' and two arrows pointing downwards.

When the world turns upside down, rabbis can help us keep our heads on straight

In uncertain times, rabbis provide guidance, connection, and resilience—helping Jewish communities navigate chaos, identity, and moral challenges.

By RABBI SHIRA KOCH EPSTEIN/JTA
12/03/2025
High Court of Justice prepares for hearing on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can form the

City residents to be able to choose local rabbis in reversal of regulations

Both Tzohar and Itim petitioned the High Court of Justice after Malkieli issued ordinances granting more control over the election process of city rabbis to political parties.

 Muslims pray on the first Friday of Ramadan, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City

Tens of thousands of Muslims hold Ramadan prayers on Temple Mount

Police said mass prayer on al-Aqsa ended on Friday afternoon with no irregular incidents, after Israel limited the number entering from the West Bank.

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