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Torah portion of Vayera

In Vayera, God appears to Abraham as he recovers from circumcision, revealing lessons in kindness, empathy, and prayer; Abraham prioritizes helping strangers over speaking to God, defends Sodom, and teaches that true faith begins with compassion

Hillel Fuld | 11.06.25

The meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek

The courage to leave comfort: what ‘Lech Lecha’ teaches about growth

Opinion: Avraham’s first test was not about belief, it was about movement; sometimes the only way to grow is to leave what feels safe

Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 10.30.25

Stolen 200-year-old Torah ark from Romania found after decade to be displayed at Yad Vashem

The ark, pride of Siret’s Jewish community, survived World War II and stood in the town’s synagogue for decades; in 2016, it was found to have been stolen and replaced with crude copy bearing incorrect Hebrew inscriptions

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.25

From Noah to now: Lessons in morality, boundaries and the battle against evil

This week’s Torah portion reminds us that Noah’s righteousness shone in a world without moral boundaries; as in his time, we live amid confusion and corruption, where standing for truth, faith and ethical clarity remains the greatest act of courage

Hillel Fuld | 10.23.25

Vayelech Torah portion: The balance of the individual and the nation

This week, we read the portion of Vayelech, which means ‘he walked’ or ‘he went’; this portion is a very monumental one for many reasons; Moses is reaching his final moments, and he is passing on the torch to Joshua

Hillel Fuld | 09.25.25

Fundamental lessons for life: This week's Torah portion, Nitzavim

Nitzavim, which means standing, is always read the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah and is one of the shortest portions in the entire Torah; It answers the question of whether God is more like our father or king

Hillel Fuld | 09.18.25

The Humash of heroes: Commemorating the fallen through weekly Shabbat readings

A special five-volume Torah edition commemorates hundreds of soldiers and civilians from all sectors who fell in the ongoing war in Gaza; appearing alongside the Torah text are their life stories, they become an integral part of weekly Torah readings

Gilad Cohen | 09.15.25

Rare 16th-century Jewish manuscript looted by Nazis returned to Budapest seminary

The manuscript, looted by the Nazis from the Rabbinical Seminary in Budapest, has been recovered in New York and formally returned to Hungary after nearly 80 years; The Venetian-printed “Di Gara” Torah and Haftarot was seized by U.S. authorities in 2023 and handed back in a ceremony highlighting international cooperation and historical justice.

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.14.25

The ongoing relevance of the Torah's moral revolution

Opinion: From ancient laws to modern equality, the Torah's values still reshape humanity through daily acts of justice and compassion—proving that 'good fights' not with weapons but accumulated deeds of ordinary heroes

Rabbi Daniel Rowe | 06.01.25

'One people with one heart': Shavuot celebrates covenant between the Jewish people and God

Why is it customary to eat dairy foods during the holiday, why is the Book of Ruth read during it, and what is the idea behind the Shavuot night Torah study? Your guide to the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

Rabbi David Stav | 06.01.25

'I wanted to fight for the land'

An inside look at Am Yisrael Chai Foundation's work for the State of Israel

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 02.25.25

השבעה על התורה. הנשיא מיליי ושר החוץ החדש

Argentina swears in new foreign minister with oath on Torah

At ceremonial event where Gerardo Werthein sworn in as foreign minister, President Milei surprises attendees with commentary on weekly Torah portion

Itamar Eichner | 11.05.24

ספרי תורה בארון קודש בבית הכנסת אברהם אבינו בחברון

My 8-year-old son didn't recognize a Torah scroll – how did we get here?

Opinion: There's a direct thread linking my son, who learns nothing about Judaism in the public school system, to public prayer bans and secular edicts, and to the Haredim who fiercely oppose military service and refuse to integrate into Israeli society

Avi Shushan | 08.14.24

Sderot police bury destroyed station's Torah scroll burned on October 7

During burial ceremony for the Torah scroll desecrated in the Hamas terror attack on Sderot on October 7, Southern Police District commander said: 'This book is buried in the dirt despite its prestige and sanctity, but our holy book is the book of life'

Shilo Freid | 08.07.24

Haredi boys at IDF conscription center await exemption from military service

'Torah study is the center of my life': Haredi man surprised to receive IDF draft notice

1,000 ultra-Orthodox men are expected to receive their IDF draft notices this week, and for many, the requirement to leave behind the world of Torah study is leaving them wondering how they'll fit in, if at all; 'This is not something I had planned at this stage of my life'

Shilo Freid | 07.22.24

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