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Raheli Baratz Rix

Jul 21, 2026, 5:56 PM

Set One More Place at the Table

Every year, on the Shabbat right after Tisha B'Av, we read a haftarah that opens with words that have shaped Jewish identity for centuries: "Comfort, comfort My people, says your God" (Isaiah 40:1). Not comfort once. Comfort twice. It's...

David Rosenthal

Jul 21, 2026, 6:47 AM

The Rebuilding of the Bogotá-Jerusalem Axis

A nation’s foreign policy is often more enduring than short-term political circumstances. Governments change; national interests remain. It is against this backdrop that we should understand the eventual rebuilding of relations between Colombia and Israel—a strategic alliance forged over...

Menachem Creditor

Jul 20, 2026, 7:40 PM

The Nine Days: Choosing Blessing Over Judgment

The Nine Days leading to Tisha B’Av are among the most emotionally complicated days of the Jewish year. They culminate in the ninth day of Av, traditionally understood as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. On Tisha B’Av,...

Carol Silver Elliott

Jul 20, 2026, 7:03 PM

Use It or Lose It

When we talk about skills we’ve built, or knowledge we’ve gained, we know that we have to use it, or we won’t maintain the ability. Learning a language is a perfect example of this, as we study and practice...

Jul 20, 2026, 12:03 PM

A Book for Society

Hidden behind one of the oldest nicknames in Judaism lies a profound lesson for society. Sefer Devarim is also known as משנֵה תורה (Mishneih Torah). Perhaps self-given and has remained the book's enduring moniker. But what does משנֵה (Mishneih) mean?...

Michael Bresler

Jul 19, 2026, 9:38 PM

The Future of Work Is about Being More Human

For the past two centuries, we've measured progress by a familiar standard. How much faster can we work? The Industrial Revolution gave us machines. The computer gave us information. The internet gave us connection. Now artificial intelligence promises something different. Capacity. That's why I think we're...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 14, 2026, 4:35 AM

From Morocco to the Amazon: The Extraordinary Journey of Moroccan Jews in Brazil

I invited journalist Celia Bensadon to share with us a remarkable chapter of Jewish culture in Northern Brazil. Through her words, we are guided into a narrative that feels like a balm—revealing how centuries-old traditions took root and became...

Jul 13, 2026, 7:16 AM

More Than Basketball: What Israel’s FIBA Run Means to Me

Image via FIBA U20 Basketball official website

When Israel’s U20 women’s basketball team reached the FIBA European Championship Final, I was not just watching another basketball game. I was watching a moment that connected two of the biggest parts of my identity: being Jewish and being...

Jul 10, 2026, 7:50 PM

We Have the Seekers. Will We Keep Them?

Imagine you’ve decided to go on a hike for the very first time. It’s something you’ve been considering for a while, but now you’ve mustered the courage to try. You pack a bag with the things you think you’re...

Carol Silver Elliott

Jul 10, 2026, 6:48 PM

There are many platitudes about home like, “home sweet home,” “no place like home,” and “home is where the heart is.” Undoubtedly, you can think of others as well as what the word “home” triggers in you. Home is...

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