One fearless step to spark a movement of teshuva.

The phrase “light to the nations” (or lagoyim) from Isaiah 49:6 is one of the most profound and debated in the prophets.

In many circles that cherish the Hebrew Scriptures, heartfelt declarations abound: “I love the Land promised to Abraham and his descendants.” “The Torah is Hashem’s eternal, life-giving instruction.” “The Temple represents the purest devotion to Hashem.” These words often arise from a sincere desire to connect more deeply with the God of Israel and the ancient roots of faith.

In the rolling hills of Canaan, after decades of trials, exile from his homeland, deceit at the hands of Laban, the wrenching loss of Rachel, and reconciliation with Esau, Jacob yearned for peace.

Some of the most moving moments we have witnessed in shul happen without fanfare.

He Wanted It Written on Your Heart – and we were inches away from having it.

You already know the words of the Amidah, the bows, the steps. Now meet the soul of the word itself.

You may have heard the line in one form or another.

When a sincere non-Jew coworker begins asking questions about Judaism, he usually does so from a place of genuine love for God.

The same Torah fire that keeps you in the beit midrash can become the courage that guards it.

Ruth The Moabite. Are DNA Tests Anti-Torah? Jewishness Explored.

When “No Kings” Jews Play Ziphite to Their Own Messiah

Just as the first shaft of sunlight rising over the mount of olives pierced the open Nicanor Gate and struck the 2nd bronze ring in the slaughter area (Mishnah Tamid 3:3), a clock set by Hashem the time arrived, the Court of Israel already filled with hundreds of men, arranged by their district, silently stood by…The Ma’amad leader raised his hand and in perfect unison, they declared aloud, as recorded in Tosefta Ta’anit 3:3 and Yerushalmi Ta’anit 4:2:

The imagery of grafting, a branch tenderly joined to the sturdy rootstock of an olive tree, offers a profound metaphor for spiritual union.

James Comey, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, Hillary Clinton, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chuck Schumer…these prominent figures stand at the crossroads of a curious resurgence of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) in 2025, a year defined by Donald Trump’s mass deportations, union challenges, and inspiring efforts to make America great again.

In ancient Israel, the Temple in Jerusalem was God’s dwelling place, fiercely protected by the Levites, a trained security force tasked with guarding against attack and defilement.

In 2005, Israel made a wrenching decision.

In Torah Judaism, the Oral Torah is not a path to destruction but a divinely sanctioned framework that enables Jews to fulfill God’s covenant, securing blessings and building a unified community.

Scholars have long debated whether the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest Hebrew manuscripts of the Tanakh, might reshape our understanding of key verses like Isaiah 7:14.