Torah

If rabbis can’t talk about public policy, what’s the point of Torah?

This week’s portion demands we take stands on justice, fairness and a holy economy.

For #MeToo transgressors, the only cure is banishment

The metzora mentioned in this week’s Torah portion can be understood not only as a response to a bodily condition, but as a model for repairing the damage caused by misdeeds.

The entrance to the former Kasturya Synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey. (Google)

Remains of ancient synagogue catch fire in Turkey

Unidentified individuals may have started the fire at the site of renovations of what used to be the Kasturya Synagogue in Istanbul.

Text Messages

Why should we go back to synagogue?

Text Messages

Parshat Yitro: Want to fight injustice and build community? Start with humility.

Ideas

I resisted the call to include non-male voices every time I taught Torah. Then I tried it.

Culture

NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins wishes a ‘mazel tov’ and cites Torah in message to Jewish students

Culture

It’s time for a Torah emoji, and this organization is working to make it happen

United States

Thousands gather at Mets’ ballpark — for Jewish learning

Global

Chabad UK slams synagogue for celebration welcoming sex offender’s donated Torah scroll

Sections

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