One of the many topics in our parasha, Chukat, is the passing of Miriam: “The entire congregation of the children of Israel arrived at the desert of Zin in the first month, and the people … more

In the days leading up to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the mainstream media and various talking heads were provocatively reporting on the “eviction” or “ethnic … more

In the first round of the French presidential election in 2017, nearly one in five voters marked their ballots for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the candidate of the newly formed far-left “La … more

Amid the rockets, bombs and civil strife that shook Israel and Gaza last month, here is some news you may have missed: As violence erupted in the Arab-Jewish city of Lod, a man walking home from … more

"This is a sensitive moment of political change. I call on all to demonstrate maturity and restraint." … more

Hecklers prevented Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid from delivering his prepared remarks to the Kenesset on Sunday. He instead delivered his abbreviated statement. … more

Now that you can once again plan an Israel vacation, the question is where you prefer to stay. The choices include five-star luxury properties, cozy capsule hotels, small boutique … more

Star Trek had its replicator. Now Israel has Robot Chef, a standalone unit that creates food items on the spot, to the diner’s specifications. It won’t be as quick as when Jean-Luc … more

Unfortunately, almost every woman on the planet is familiar with the uncomfortable sensation that sometimes accompanies walking alone. It doesn’t matter if it’s in broad daylight or in … more

It is one of the great mysteries of the Torah. Arriving at Kadesh the people find themselves without water. They complain to Moses and Aaron. The two leaders go to the Tent of Meeting and there … more