The horrific terror attack in Jerusalem on Monday morning reminds us again that there are no genuine peace partners in the region. The mass murderers are, tragically, all too representative of the … more

W hen I was studying for semicha , one of my rabbis faced a frightening trial. His wife suffered from heart failure, and the doctors recommended implanting an LVAD, a left ventricular assist device, … more

A s we enter the period before Rosh Hashana, we are all encouraged to deepen our introspection as we pray, to inject a more kavanah . Yet our minds still wander. Even on Rosh Hashana and Yom … more

It would be reasonable to assume that a language containing the verb “to command” must also contain the verb “to obey.” The one implies the other, just as the concept of a … more

Other than apples and honey, nothing says the Jewish holidays more than honey cake. This recipe has a dose of caffeine in it, always a boost after the 25-hour fast on Yom Kippur. There are … more

Home for the holidays? That’s not always the case for college students, who travel far and wide to attend schools throughout the United States. It’s not always possible to return to … more

The diplomatic spat that recently erupted between Israel and Australia has divided Australian Jews, with some criticizing both their country and the Jewish state, and others singling out only one … more

When I first heard about people playing pickleball, a sport invented in the United States, I thought it was a gimmick best left alone. I mean, really — kosher pickleball? It sounds like … more

Iraqi-based Ravan Al-Taie, whose social media history reportedly includes posts referring to the “fake news of ‘rape attacks’ on Oct. 7” and stating that Israel has committed … more

In one dramatic strike, Israel has upended the rules of the game. Hours after Hamas proudly claimed responsibility for the bus bombing that killed six Israelis in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Air … more