Judaism

Everything you need to know about Judaism and being Jewish: the weekly Torah portion, Jewish holidays, Jewish rituals and more.

Parashat Chukat: Red ashes, endless skies

The war with Iran was something else entirely. It was swift. It was decisive. It was beyond imagination. It felt branded by God Himself.

Speaking negatively can seal a person’s fate

According to Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto, harmful words - even unintended - can cause death or ruin. Parashat Chukat warns us: Words have power beyond measure.

By MARK FISH
03/07/2025

In a first for Conservative Judaism, synagogue allows clergy to participate in interfaith weddings

Such weddings would take place outside the synagogue and be officiated by someone who is not clergy, such as a friend, relative, or judge.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
02/07/2025

Failure is not in the outcome, but in the mindset: Rabbi Yoel Pinto’s message

Rabbi Yoel Pinto, son of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, calls on each person to identify the root of dissatisfaction and low self-worth • How can it be done?

By MARK FISH
01/07/2025

Wake-up call: How laziness at the ballot box helped elect an antisemite

By Rabbi Shai Tahan, Rosh Kollel Shaarei Ezra and Head of Beit Horaah Arzei HaLevanon in Brooklyn, NY, warning that inaction is no longer an option for our community.

By DAVID BERGER
01/07/2025

Rabbi Pinto: Better to stay with the problem than seek help from impure sources

In a strong warning, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto denounced online mystics using non-holy powers, urging believers to reject any help not rooted in divine purity and walk in faith with simplicity.

By DAVID BERGER
30/06/2025

'Judaism: A love story': The latest book by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

This is a book that will open readers’ hearts and minds to Rabbi Riskin’s vision of Judaism, not just as a religion but as a profound and enduring love story.

By GIDEON SYLVESTER
29/06/2025

Rabbi Pinto’s Stern message: “You left? Move on. Don’t ruin others’ lives”

In a sharp rebuke, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto warns against jealousy and the drive to reclaim lost glory at the expense of others.

By DAVID BERGER
29/06/2025
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