Our sages teach that there are four mitzvot on Purim. We gather to hear the story of Esther and how our people were saved. We give matanot la’evyonim to ensure that those in need can celebrate with ...

In the book “Eight Journals" Yaacov David Shulman has succeeded in remaining faithful to the Hebrew text while capturing the poetic style of Rabbi Kook’s often intricate prose.

10:53, Sun, Dec 14, 2025 Updated: 20:37, Sun, Dec 14, 2025 A social media post meant to celebrate a Jewish holiday has sparked a furious backlash online after it was ...

“Tonight, at sundown, as Jewish families across Ontario and around the world gather to light the menorah, I want to extend my strong support and warmest wishes to our Jewish community this Hanukkah.

Authorities were providing extra patrols at Jewish facilities and Hanukkah events throughout Los Angeles County on Sunday after a deadly attack in Australia killed as many as 16 people who were ...

It’s almost time to light the first candle on your menorah! Hanukkah is upon us, and Texas' Jewish community is preparing to celebrate the season. Whether you’re new to the tradition or want to ...

This Sunday, Jewish families around the world will begin celebrating Hanukkah, eight days and nights commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem following the Maccabean revolt against ...

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Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its ...

As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home. Even before ...

Like many of you, I have been up much of the night listening, watching, reading as we anticipated and then saw the release of the 20 remaining living hostages taken into captivity two years ago. There ...

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance (teshuvah) that begins with Rosh Hashanah. The holiday is considered ...