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This Thanksgiving, American Jews need a new story

Many Americans are rejecting the complexity of Jewish identity, but we are a people who struggle, build families, endure ...
Our matriarch Rachel, affectionately known here in Jerusalem as Mama Rachel, is an analog for the Oral Torah, i.e., Talmud and Jewish law, Midrash etc. The wisdom of the Oral Torah is the beauty for ...
Explore the significance of Jacob's dream in the Torah portion Vayetze, featuring the intriguing stairway to heaven.
We speak the truth because it is the right thing to do, not because we assume it will immediately reshape the world.
During my Bible reading, I came across something I would like to share. Hot off the press!! (No pun intended). It’s found in Genesis Chapter 33. It’s the story where ...
In matters of leadership and public trust, credibility is built on consistency and the courage to reject hypocrisy, even when ...
Esty Zippel and her sister Cheli have created My Torah Tales, a personalized story book experiences for children.
This season’s children’s titles bring poetry, humor, Jewish wisdom — and even a kitten or two — to the holiday bookshelf.
To What Extent Are People Facing Mental Health Struggles or Addictions Responsible for Their Torah Obligations? What Message Does Kislev Teach Us in Our Personal Lives?
COMMENTARY: From medical studies to classic Catholic stories, evidence abounds: reading aloud is one of the most powerful ...
As the leaves turn color and the air becomes crisp, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of our valley. The advent of fall ...
Serious Kids has expanded its distribution slate with a deal to take on the worldwide content rights to Høj. Produced by ...