Faith
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Parashat Ki Tisa Fear and the choice of courage
March 6, 2026 — Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage. From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
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Parisian Jewish family ordered to remove mezuzah from apartment door by building management
February 27, 2026 — Parisian Jewish family ordered to remove mezuzah from apartment door by building management. The family was told they have 15 days to remove the mezuzah, with the management company saying it had been put up “without any authorization.”
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Great Isaiah Scroll oldest near-complete biblical book ever found on show in entirety for 1st time since 1968
February 27, 2026 — Great Isaiah Scroll, oldest near-complete biblical book ever found, on show in entirety for 1st time since 1968. The 2,100-year-old artifact, seven meters long, can be viewed at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem; only 25 people at a time allowed into climate-controlled room
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A managerial breastplate Choshen a splendor of difference
February 26, 2026 — A managerial ‘breastplate’ (Choshen): a splendor of difference. Torah portion of portion of Tetzaveh explains why a truly outstanding team cannot be made only of stars
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Mordechais asthma test When refusing to bow exposes a hatred already burning
February 20, 2026 — Mordechai’s asthma test: When refusing to bow exposes a hatred already burning Opinion: Like a bronchial challenge that exposes hidden inflammation, Mordechai’s refusal to bow did not create hatred — it revealed it, forcing a reckoning that still echoes in an age of terror, protest and uneasy illusions of calm
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His life is already a movie New series to chronicle the life of King David
February 20, 2026 — ‘His life is already a movie’: New series to chronicle the life of King David The retelling of David’s story should encourage Jews worldwide “not to be intimidated in the face of antisemitic violence and threats,” FOX Nation’s Jonathan Towers told JNS.
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Did giants exist Ancient Egyptian papyrus points to proof of gargantuan Canaanite tribe org says
February 6, 2026 — Did giants exist? Ancient Egyptian papyrus points to proof of gargantuan Canaanite tribe, org says. The papyrus, known as Anastasi I, or “The Satirical Letter,” is believed by most to take the form of a somewhat mocking letter written between two army scribes.
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Beshalach Torah portion - when clarity takes shape in motion
January 30, 2026 — Beshalach Torah portion – when clarity takes shape in motion. Opinion: what is a leader’s role in a crisis and when must decisions be made and action taken
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Connecting the Bible to modern Judaism From Jesus time to today
January 23, 2026 — Connecting the Bible to modern Judaism: From Jesus’ time to today. Many of us are familiar with the Judaism of the Bible, but few of us understand how it has developed over time or how it differs from modern Judaism.
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Where David fought Goliath - Exploring Israels Elah Valley
January 23, 2026 — Where David fought Goliath – Exploring Israel’s Elah Valley. Climbing to the top of Tel Azaka, with the Elah valley spread out below, it is easy even today to imagine the dramatic story taking place.
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Shema Yisrael Tzitzit and Tefillin Faith Identity and Jewish Resilience
January 16, 2026 — Shema Yisrael, Tzitzit, and Tefillin: Faith, Identity, and Jewish Resilience. Shema Yisrael “Hear, O Israel” is our declaration of Jewish faith. Its opening verse affirms the unity of Hashem and the absolute core of Jewish belief. The Shema has preserved Jewish identity and resilience throughout the ages.
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Priestly and Levite guilds prepare for Temple revival
January 16, 2026 — Priestly and Levite guilds prepare for Temple revival. A fast-growing network rooted in hereditary priestly families is turning ancient roles into modern professional communities, with prayer and hands-on training.