Spirituality

 ‘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

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

Parashat Naso: Coping with exposure to the world's impurities

Being exposed to any kind of behavior has an effect on us.

Vatican tightens procedures on supposed 'supernatural events'

Friday's document mentioned, as an example of past confusion, alleged supernatural appearances by the Virgin Mary in Amsterdam in the 1940s and 1950s which were eventually ruled invalid in 2020.

By REUTERS
17/05/2024

'Why are your mercies a fist?': A look at Breslov hassidim's music scene

Breslov musicians are on the vanguard of original Hebrew music, the author says.

By LEVI COOPER
17/05/2024

Parashat Kedoshim: The holiness of inclusion

The essence of holiness lies in recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of their abilities or limitations.

By ELANA GOLDSCHEIDER
10/05/2024
 How was the faith of Jewish Israelis been affected by the October 7 massacre and war?

Third of Israelis hold a stronger belief in God since October 7, 'Post' survey finds

An absolute majority of respondents (75%) said that since October 7, they feel a greater connection to the State of Israel (69%) and the diverse Israeli society (68%).

09/02/2024

What can Jewish mysticism teach us about psychedelics?

There’s simply no definitive proof in the archeological and textual evidence of the use of psychoactive drug use in ancient Jewish religious activity.

By JAY MICHAELSON/JTA
09/02/2024

IDF reservists learn Talmud, maintain spiritual practice amid Gaza war

Most recently, a group of IDF reservists finished the Talmudic tractate of Berachot by splitting it up into sections and each learning a small part. 

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