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Another name for Sukkos in the Torah as “Chag Ha’asif/the holiday of Ingathering.” On the simple level, this is because it occurs after the summer harvest when the crops are gathered in to be stored for the year ahead. While there are…

Walking and chewing gum. Nixon and China. Fighting against the British in Palestine while fighting with the British in Europe.

All are cliches signifying two seemingly contradictory actions that are possible — and…

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna came under fire Thursday after he shared a documentary clip featuring comments by antisemitic influencer Ian Carroll.

The documentary, titled “Investigating Israeli Influence on US…

Artificial Island off Gaza Could Rebuild the Strip’s Economy

As Israel, its neighbors, and international donors discuss long-term solutions for Gaza’s reconstruction, one visionary idea is resurfacing — the creation of an artificial island…

I want to take a moment to write about something hard and difficult.

As we come together as a nation and truly welcome back those who have suffered — those whose families have been agonizing for their return — there is a group within us…

In our tradition, the high holiday season is the time of year when the future is held in the balance. The news of the developing ceasefire and potential release of the hostages held captive in Gaza surely qualifies as such a moment.

We join…

V’Zot HaBracha: Moses’ Legacy — Not Power, but Blessing

Summary:

In the final Torah portion, V’Zot HaBracha, Moses leaves no empire or army behind, but a blessing that lives forever. His legacy reminds us that true strength lies not…

Now that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire, the streets will fall quiet for a day or two. The slogans will fade from cardboard signs and the air will feel strangely calm. But it won’t last. The movement that…

Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld PhD is the Executive Director of Jewish Spiritual Literacy, Inc (JSLI.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing Jewish education and to fostering a paradigm shift in spiritual education in…