In the last three decades, Israel withdrew from Gaza, southern Lebanon, and the West Bank, only to be met with more terrorism and more war.

Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff as he reflects on the poignant message in Vayeilech, linking tradition to modern emotions.

Many of us will indeed revel with the Torah and share the spirit of the occasion with children, grandchildren and friends.

Gedaliah ben Achikam, the last Jewish governor of Judea, was assassinated (2 Kings 25:25). A fast day, which is still observed, was decreed to commemorate his murder, which destroyed the last vestiges ...

Yom tov.” What is Rosh Hashanah? It begins the 10 “Days of Awe” leading to the “Day of Atonement” when each person's fate for the new year is sealed.

Parasha Ki Teitzei 2025 . By RABBI NEAL BOROVITZ . September 4, 2025, 9:49 am . This week’s Torah reading is called Ki Teitzei. It begins with the verse “When you go out to wa ...

HaRav Shmuel Eliahu is Chief Rabbi of Tzfat. In this week’s Torah portion it is written: “When you go out to war against your enemies, and the Lord your God delivers them into your hand, and you take ...

In this week's Torah portion, we have the Mitzva - “When a man takes a new wife….” Deuteronomy. 24.5 This article explores the fascinating connection between quantum physics, Jewish mysticism, the ...

Jewish people observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, starting this year on the evening of September 22. These holidays commemorate concepts such as renewal, ...

The Torah ends with sadness. Moses, the Torah’s author, dies, and its final sentences are written with tears. Moses liberated the Jewish people from slavery and led them to the edge of the promised ...

This is a programming note that Thursday and Friday are Simchat Torah and I will be offline the next two days. I will be offline on Thursday and Friday, October 24th and October 25th. There will be ...

Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...