As I write this column in Jerusalem, it is the Fast of Gedalia, having just completed our yoma arichta , one long day of Rosh Hashana ( masechet Sukka 45b). The Fast of Gedalia … more

We are twice blessed. Sukkot, the harvest festival — and sometimes called the “Jewish Thanksgiving” — takes place this year at the beginning of October, and just one month … more

Many museums have “don’t touch” or “no photography” signs. At the newly reopened Florida Holocaust Museum, which spans 27,000 square feet in downtown St. Petersburg, … more

In an interview in his office in mid-February, Amichai Chikli, Israeli minister for diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism, quoted from the weekly Torah portion, Yitro, which was read in … more

During Sukkot, the weeklong “Festival of Booths,” we celebrate a thanksgiving while eating in the sukkah, often with family and friends. Especially in cities, … more

Here is the full text of President Donald Trump’s 20-point comprehensive proposal to end the war in Gaza that was instigated by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. 1. Gaza will be a deradicalized … more

This Yom Kippur, Chaim Neria intends to bring copies of two manuscripts, which the National Library of Israel recently acquired … more

Barring a black-swan event, Democratic Party candidate Zohran Mamdani will emerge as the winner of New York City’s mayoral election on Nov. 4. Polls show him with an insurmountable lead, with … more

My wife and I just returned to our home in Jerusalem after spending the summer in Great Neck. Our incredible joy of returning, however, was overshadowed by the dreadful news of the assassination of … more

After the feasting that is so much a part of a joyous Rosh Hashana, I almost welcome Yom Kippur as a day to NOT focus on food and to let my system have a very long rest. The problem with … more