For many of us, the first pieces of wisdom we learned were from nursery rhymes and schoolyard jingles. Sometimes these childish lessons had value, but more often they were off the mark and had the … more

To readers who remember the Bee Gees, our headline may bring memories of a plaintive 1970s hit love song. But today, the words, “broken heart” evoke other, more poignant and piercing … more

Who coined the slogan, “Never again”? Apparently, it goes back to a 1927 poem about Masada, “Never again shall Masada fall.” It was later used by liberated Jewish prisoners of … more

There is a verse in Ki Seitzei that is momentous in its implications. It is easy to miss, appearing as it does in the midst of a series of miscellaneous laws about inheritance, rebellious sons, … more

I have been waking up early, before my children are up, to work on sermons. The High Holidays are coming, and as a rabbi, this is the season of intensity. One morning, in the quiet hours before … more

“Fire and Rescue Services, how can I help?” “I’m in Sderot, near the library …, many dead. Hamas came in here and shot everyone at the bus stop by the library. … more

It started with a chance remark after a Shabbat dinner. “What a feast! You must have cooked for hours!” I didn’t answer immediately. Working in my home office, I haven’t … more

President Isaac Herzog announced on Sunday the award of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to nine men and women who have made exceptional contributions to the State of Israel. The medal … more

For one school near the Gaza border, the first day of classes on Mondayt was more than a return to routine — it was a symbol of survival and resilience. The Shachar Eshkol Elementary … more

I magine a teenager: juggling schoolwork, hockey practice, music lessons or preparing for a big exam. For most young people, life is about learning, growing and exploring the world. My eight … more