Jews around the world were touched by the story of Agam Berger and her mother, and their journey to Judaism since October 7th.
The Plague of Pigeons
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The Story behind Aishes Chayil
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Why did King Solomon sleep in during the Temple’s inauguration, and how did that inform the Israeli response in Haiti?
“Hashem Yitbarach Tamid Ohev Oti”
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The most recent Israeli hit-song tells us about the current moment—and its reflection of the Exodus from Egypt.
Kristallnacht
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How the Nazis resembled the story of Passover, and the lesson we can derive from it.
Hostages in Starodub
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The topic of redeeming hostages is actually a very ancient one. It's even the story of Passover, which we are reading this week.
G-d Doesn’t Forget
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When the Nazis thought through the Final Solution, they were just copying the Egyptians. What positive takeaway can we cull from the story?
Wildfires in Jewish History
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When the Tzemach Tzedek’s home burnt to the ground, he was disappointed that the chassidim hadn’t stolen his manuscripts. But isn’t stealing forbidden?
WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND!
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Should Israel be criticized for using “disproportionate force”?
The Holiday of the Books – Hei Teves
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Message from the Heavenly Court via the Federal courtroom.
MAKING ORDINARY PLACES HOLY PLACES
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The history of the holy cities, and making some holy cities ourselves.