Jewish Archives

Chief Rabbi: Forget Civil Law, Jewish Law Demands Killing of Terrorists

In a Sabbath sermon on Saturday, Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef said that Israelis should not fear punishment in civil courts or heed the warnings of IDF generals, but obey Jewish law and kill terrorists outright in instances of knife attacks.

Survey Finds High Level of Support for Instating Religious Law in Israel

A new Pew research poll reveals strong social divisions between Jewish Israelis, uncovering some fascinating positions.

[BLOG] Teachings of the Land of Israel: God Our Mentor

God’s personal involvement in mentoring the Jewish People reflects the unique closeness between God and His People.

B’ney Yosef Christians Returning as Part of the Ten Tribes

The modest gathering of B’ney Yosef could signal the beginning of a new relationship between Jews and Christians.

[BLOG] My Poetry, My Judaism, and Me

As a religious Jew living in the Diaspora, I have often pondered how in the world I will ever be able to fulfill this commandment?

Ancient Practice of Jewish Excommunication Comes Alive Today – With Help of Social Media

The rabbi agreed that it was an extreme measure, but that the Rabbinic Court felt this was the proper step to be taken.

The Surprising Reason Why the New Year of the Trees Bears Universal Relevance

Sunday evening is the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat, signalling the new year of the trees.

Tu B’Shvat: The Rosh HaShana of the Trees

The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat is known as the “Rosh HaShana” or the “New Year” for trees, since it marks the beginning of the agricultural calendar year according to the Judaic tradition.