The Sit-Down Ideas Why Rabbi Shai Held says love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice Forget what you’ve been taught about the differences between Judaism and Christianity, a co-founder of Hadar writes in a new book.
Ideas Keith Siegel grew up in North Carolina and moved to Israel. Now he’s a hostage in Gaza. A family friend who has known Siegel since he was a teenager writes about visiting Israel while he is held captive.
Ideas Purim features a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times. Ta’anit Esther is an act of mourning, prayer, repentance and remembrance, writes an architect, author and Israeli immigrant.
For every looted Schiele, there are countless looted Jewish artifacts. They need to be returned to their rightful owners, too.