Tradition of israel
Judaism encourages haredim to draft into IDF - opinion
Evasion from military service, even to learn Torah, has no precedent in our history or our writings and codified laws.
We must make Israel a Jewish state – we owe it to our ancestors - opinion
Jerusalem's Mahaneh Yehuda market celebrates centennial, signs historic agreement with Florence
Social divide? Not here! How Israel’s Neighbors’ Day brings us closer - opinion
Upholding the sanctity of life: Organ donation and Jewish tradition - opinion
Regrettably, some Orthodox opinions still prohibit posthumous organ donation due to the misguided belief that brain death is not considered death.
Plato, the Haggadah and the art of reading
Unwittingly, Plato touched on a most fundamental aspect of the Jewish tradition.
Horoscopes for Nisan 5779
Birthing newness during "Hodesh ha-Aviv."
Want to fully understand your family genealogy? Not without a court order
According to some ancestry websites there are indicators to tell you if you possess "Jewish" DNA or not.
Grapevine: Yet another investment in the future
A round-up of news from around Israel.
From tragedy to triumph
The lesson is clear – tragedy should be acknowledged, mourned and learned from, while recognizing that triumph is bound to follow.
The wilderness in Jewish and Christian tradition
Hallelujah
One thousand cool things about living in Israel
“I started this page in March of 2013 with one goal: so that my children and others like them would continue to appreciate the uniquely Jewish aspects of life in Israel."
Think About It: About the Passover Seder, pluralism and tolerance
In other words, Passover is for me folklore, the folklore of my people, though I respect all those who view it from a religious perspective.
The Sukkot identity: Understanding our peoplehood through the holidays
This is the true identity of the committed Jew, inspired by the spiritual, yet prepared to confront the material in a way that brings us closer to our tradition and Creator.
