Ours is an era when canceling people for dissenting against fashionable woke shibboleths has become an inevitable and often lamentable aspect of contemporary culture. That’s true not just in … more

At a time when extreme political partisanship threatens to divide our nation, it is reassuring to realize that there are those who can engage people across the political aisle without sacrificing or … more

It’s not been a good week for two of the Muslim Brotherhood’s most prominent affiliates. In Gaza and in Turkey, the final days of the holy month of Ramadan have been marked by angry … more

As the Gaza situation receives renewed attention, it’s an appropriate time to acquaint many readers with events that took place 80 years ago. On Feb. 13-14, 1945, three months before the … more

As we begin Vayikra, the third book in the Torah, we are once again introduced to the sacrificial order. Beyond the reminders of proper behavior that accompany the depiction of sacrifices, what else … more

I received this story via email: A lady passing a young boy on the street noticed he was entranced by a pair of shoes in a store window. “You’re in such deep thought staring in that … more

Last week, we finished the Chumash of Shemos and learned about the construction of the Mishkan. We were able to appreciate the ethical and spiritual benefits of giving, of the importance of the … more

The Zionist story has many details, but the basic outlines are the amazing storyline from ancient emancipation to modern rejuvenation. •To understand Zionism, one needs to be familiar with … more

Those of us who have been learning Daf Yomi have been consumed with the fascinating and perplexing discussions of Yemot HaMoshiach , the anticipated Days of the Messiah, may he come speedily in our … more

A few weeks ago, an envelope from the American embassy arrived in Meir’s (pseudonym) mailbox. “Inside were personal letters for me, my wife, and each of my children,” he recounts. … more