In a harmonious and culturally rich celebration of Hanukkah, the Rabotai Jewish A Capella group released an extraordinary music video last week Tuesday that has captivated audiences. The acapella ...

Many aspects of the Purim holiday resonate deeply with our experiences following the horrific events of October 7 and its aftermath. In particular, I have found one text especially relevant. It ...

There’s an old joke about a Jewish news reporter who interviewed an American politician: Reporter: “Are you an ‘American-Jew’ or a ‘Jewish-American’?” The implied question being: “Where do your ...

The rabbi of Kiryat Arba and a leading religious Zionist rabbi, Rabbi Dov Lior, ruled to say the Hallel prayer with a blessing on the night of Israeli Independence Day. Rabbi Lior explained that "in ...

During the course of my studies in the Merkaz haRav Yeshiva many years ago, I recall asking a fellow student: ?Why do you recite Hallel on Yom haAtzmaut?? He responded: ?Because we have a state.? On ...

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's video message comes following US President Donald Trump ordering airstrikes on multiple high-profile Iranian nuclear targets Two leading Israeli rabbis told Jews to make some ...

The Gemara in Shabbos (118b) says: “Rebbe Yosi said, ‘May my portion be among those who recite the entire Hallel every day.’” The Gemara notes that this seems to contradict the rule that “he who reads ...

About 200 congregants filled the stain glassed-windowed sanctuary on a Shabbat morning this spring, praying, singing and welcoming new members. Among the newly welcomed members was a young Israeli man ...

In times of peril, writes a Jewish studies scholar, Jews must learn to hope in a minor key. This story was originally published on My Jewish Learning. (JTA) — On Saturday morning, most of the ...