The State of Israel has always lived by the principle that its survival depends not only on military might but on the unity of its people. A review of Israel’s modern military history — … more

Let’s conduct a thought experiment. •Imagine that Nazism had broken out of its wartime German-dominated confines and had become the creed of millions throughout the West. … more

A story with important implications for our own times is referred to in the opening passage of this week’s Torah portion, Pinchas. The background to the story is described in detail in … more

Does anyone think feminism was conceived in the 1960s? Long before anyone dreamed of it, the very first feminists appeared in the Bible. And they make their dramatic entry in this week’s Torah … more

With Pinchas, a new type enters the world of Israel: the zealot. “Pinchas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the Priest, has turned My anger away from the Israelites by being zealous with My zeal in … more

During the summer, many families look forward to fireworks, gathering together to watch the night sky light up. But for one member of our shul, it was different this year. He served in the IDF … more

In a world-first study, researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered an acoustic interaction between plants and insects. Focusing on female moths, the study found that the insects make … more

When Hannah Gold, a student at Long Island’s Adelphi University, boarded a plane to Spain earlier this month, she wasn’t just going on a trip — she was stepping into a story that … more

Barbecuing is primal, even dangerous. It’s looked on as a guy thing — all that fire, smoke, sharp implements and mountains of meat. But hold on, folks! Women are drawn to that fire … more

Jewish New Yorkers should stand their ground and fight for their city rather than leave in response to Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a Jewish … more