November 24, 2016 21:57

Death, a last act of faith

The Yom Kippur prayers recall rabbis who were martyrs - but how far are they a role model?

February 04, 2016 13:01

Review: Faith Without Fear

Orthodoxy must learn to live with different voices

September 17, 2015 13:40

Is Yom Kippur really all about repenting?

Teshuvah, the key word of the High Holy Days, means something different from its usual translation

December 17, 2009 11:03

Why Chanucah shines light on our differences

Chanucah may be one of the most popular festivals but it means different things to different people.

July 23, 2009 12:14

The rebel Messiah who was an early Zionist

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen on what connects the pseudo-Messiah, Shabbetai Zevi, to next Thursday’s fast of Tishah b’Av

April 02, 2009 14:03

The Pesach question: how does it feel to be hated?

We wonder what the Four Sons will ask this Pesach in the wake of rising antagonism towards Jews

March 05, 2009 12:16

Why Purim will even outlast Yom Kippur

It may be the closest Judaism gets to carnival, but Purim is a deeply religious festival