Of course, the Hebrew word "Mar" also means "bitter." It is often assumed – and I was always taught – that the name of the ...

There is no Israeli consent to these plans, and no permits were provided for these projects. Most of the projects are slated for areas under full Israeli control. It is described as “a well-oiled ...

Exploring the connection between Pharaoh's dreams and the story of Joseph being sold into slavery.

Financial news outlets love obsessing over rates because it drives engagement. They would get far less attention if they ...

Harvey Firestone, the American businessman who founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and became one of the first global makers of automobile tires, once said: "Why is it that a man, just as ...

Chabad of San Marco - Jacksonville marked a historic milestone with the joyous dedication of its very first Torah scroll! The final letters were written in the heart of town before the Torah was ...

Vezos ha’beracha – And this is the blessing that Moshe, the man of G-d, gave the people of Israel before his death (33:1). A similar thing happened to Moshe. Just before he died, G-d took him up to ...

This week, as Rosh Chodesh falls on a Sunday, we will read the Haftarah of machar chodesh, which opens with the words: "Tomorrow is the new month" (I Samuel 20:18). At first glance, the reference to ...

Assessments derived from commercial satellite imagery that were conducted independently by David Albright, a former United Nations weapons inspector, and Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst ...

The United Nations says it may soon be unable to pay its bills. Crushed by unpaid dues, chronic arrears, and budget shortfalls running into the billions, UN officials now say the organization may be ...

There are seven pairs of sedras that are combined in some years and separated in other years. The frequencies of combined and separate vary among the seven pairs, with Matot-Mas’ei being by far the ...

(Sept. 16, 2026 / JNS) In its 2026-2027 school resource guide, the Council on American-Islamic Relations devotes 26% of its text to Gaza and Palestinian advocacy while making no mention of Israel, ...