Judaism
Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion in the world, having originated in the Middle East more than 3,000 years ago with patriarch Abraham.
As the first Abrahamic religion, Judaism has played a major role in shaping the history of the world, having greatly influenced the development of Christianity and Islam, despite having always had a relatively small amount of adherents by comparison.
The religion itself is built off of the "written Torah" of the Bible, known in Judaism as the Tanach, and the "oral Torah" of the Mishna, Talmud and other great works of leading rabbis throughout history.
Judaism itself has no single leading figure, and is divided into multiple streams, such as the ultra-Orthodox (haredi), Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Further differences also exist along the lines of historic Diasporic communities, such as Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jewry.
Today, the largest concentration of adherents of Judaism can be found in Israel, with the US having the second-largest.
What does halacha say about keeping Shabbat while under possible Iranian attack? - explainer
To help guide the public, the Zomet Institute published a series of up to date guidelines for Israelis who keep Shabbat.
The Knesset attack on reform Judaism weakens us all - opinion
The head of a new RFK Jr. support group believes the Protocols of the Elders of Zion are real
Granddaughter of Iranian Shah marries Jewish American
The king and the rabbi: How Milei’s spiritual quest made him Israel’s strongest ally - comment
“What I saw in Judaism,” Milei explained after a visit to the Western Wall last year, “was the constant search for truth and spirituality, an endless journey of growth.”
Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident
An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.
Adara Peskin Shalem: The foraging expert who fights for LGBTQ+ awareness in Orthodox circles
Jerusalemite of the Week: Adara Peskin Shalem turned foraging for food to save money into a profitable business. Now she's also fighting for LGBTQ+ awareness in her Orthodox Jewish community.
Jewish-Ukrainian soldier killed in fighting with Russia, third Jewish casualty in two weeks
An estimated 200 Jewish fighters have died in the nearly 3.5-year war, according to the Federation of Jewish Communities.
The moment of reckoning: Israel and the Diaspora must stand united - opinion
The events of October 7 and their aftermath have cast a long shadow, not only over Israel and Gaza but also over the relationship between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide,
Hacham Zvi Ashkenazi: Anomaly of a religious scholar
The combination of his highly developed scruples, stubbornness, and independence contributed to the difficulty that he had in holding down official rabbinic positions.
Balancing devotion and division: The 'nazir' is a colorful but complicated personality
Secular Zionist culture has deepened in spirituality and no longer aims to hollow out religion. This cultural shift in Israel may render extreme cultural insularity less essential.
Omer Avital debuts newest work with Israeli Andalusian Orchestra
Omer Avital’s visionary ‘North African Dream’ debuts with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod at next week’s Meridiano Festival
'A miracle': Jewish firefighter rescues torah scroll from burning NY synagogue
"Seeing it carried out safely felt like a miracle," said the president of the congregation, Igor Shamalov.
Your Investments: Priestly blessing and inheritance - opinion
Not being beautiful was the true blessing... it forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to overcome. – Golda Meir
Parshat Naso: The quiet power of the Jewish family - opinion
Recent empirical research has confirmed what the Torah has always taught: Stable families, in which both parents remain committed to one another, tend to produce children who flourish.
