Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas recently claimed that the First and Second Jewish temples were in Yemen, not Jerusalem, citing the Quran. Not only does all reputable archeological research … more

The sinner may cause cosmic consequences, yes. But each one of us, as individuals, can cause compassion and kindness, helpfulness and sensitivity, unity and friendship, and a world at peace. I … more

Literally translated, Acharei-Mot-Kedoshim means “after the death of the holy ones,” a reference that is all too appropriate following weeks that included Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron and … more

JERUSALEM — The past week in Israel was anything but quiet and peaceful. Besides the painful commemoration of Yom Hazikaron, followed by the jubilant celebration of Yom Haatzmaut, we … more

The opening chapter of Kedoshim contains two of the most powerful of all commands: to love your neighbor and to love the stranger. “Love your neighbor as yourself: I am the L-rd” goes the … more

Media pundits and missionaries are famous for taking quotations out of context. Before judging any statement you read or hear, it is important to know in what context it was expressed. Was the writer … more

In honor of Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Remembrance Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism) and Yom Ha’aztmaut (the country’s 77th … more

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s ICARE Foundation will honor community members and hospital doctors at its second annual Blue Phoenix Gala on Thursday, June 5, while raising funds for the … more

The Maccabiah Games —   an international, multi-sport event for Jewish and Israeli athletes of all religions — is often referred to as the “Jewish Olympics.” … more

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would stop its strikes on the Houthi terrorists in Yemen “effective immediately,” even as the Yemini terror group has stepped … more