Judaism

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

 TERRY NEWMAN: ‘The 21st century will become known as the “Jewish century.”’

BINA – the home of Israeli Judaism

Terry Newman, successful entrepreneur and chairman of BINA public board of directors, says Israelis must take back ownership of their Judaism.

Despite disconnection from rabbinic authorities, Israelis still seek out spirituality

As we hope for better days, leaders concerned with preserving Israel’s strong Jewish identity need to find a way for religious life to flourish without coercion.

By RABBI KENNETH BRANDER
22/06/2024
 ‘GATES OF the Heart,’ Yoram Raanan, 2014, acrylic on canvas, 95 x 75 cm.

Gates of the heart: Gates in Torah and Judaism

Our tradition is rich with gates: Gates of Repentance, Gates of Prayer, Gates of Righteousness, Gates of introspection and reflection.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
21/06/2024
  Matching mezuzah sets waiting to brighten up a lucky home

Mezuzahs inspired by land and sea: The work of Nadav Pollack

Each piece was like its own land-and-sea world, condensed into a 20- or 25-centimeter mezuzah.

By NATAN ROTHSTEIN
21/06/2024

Parashat Beha'alotcha: Freedom comes with responsibility

A slave is not required to take responsibility for his actions, but a free man is required to be accountable for his actions, for those around him, for his future

Dancing with Dorothy: an olah spreads joy through dance

Eisdorfer would like to use her talents to help the many families displaced from their homes by the war.

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