Some things are too sacred to be seen. In Judaism, covering something isn’t about hiding it—it’s about honoring what’s beneath.
The Grand Wedding
Why are there so many Israeli weddings, why do we break a glass, and what does it have to do with Shavuot?
Why Jewish Division is Good
“Two Jews, three opinions.” Why do we all insist on keeping our separate customs and traditions? Wouldn’t it make more sense to unite?
The Good Hearted Jewish Soldiers — Then and Now
How do Israeli soldiers make the difficult decisions, and who in Jewish history faced a similar situation?
Suing for Grandchildren
"Honor your father and your mother." The question is: to what extent?
Were Jews Patriotic?
What can flags teach us about our relationship with others and with G-d?
A Mountain of Miracles
Many of Israel’s wars seem to take place during Shavuot time. What does it mean?
Our Children—Our Future
Of all the Jewish people, only the Levite babies are counted in a census. Why so? And how does it connect to Shavuot?
How Do We Create Personal Concern?
The book of Bamidbar seems to contain complaint after complaint by the Jewish people. What was going on? Should we still be complaining today?