Parshat Ki Teitzei: Being a Successful and Supportive Community
Rebecca Reisner
This week’s parshah is Ki Teitzei. This parshah talks about 74 of the 613 mitzvot of the Torah. Some of these are about...
Parshat Shoftim: Not Just a Game
By Rabbi John Franken
In his memoir, former world tennis No. 1 Andre Agassi recounts a match from his childhood as if it were yesterday....
How the Bible Anticipated Israel’s Fight Over the Judiciary
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
For those following the judicial reform crisis in Israel, this week’s Torah portion is almost too on the nose.
For months now, Israel...
Smotrich on the Loose
We hoped that political tensions in Israel would ease during the Knesset’s summer recess. But Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich couldn’t leave bad enough alone.
Early...
Antisemitism From the Left
For the sake of balance, or maybe convenience, antisemitism from the left and right are often treated as mirror images of each other. But...
More Clarity Needed in Foreign Aid
How much justice can money buy? And how much influence? Governments make these calculations all the time.
In the case of the United States, less...
Justice Was Served
Early on the Shabbat morning of Oct. 27, 2018, Robert Bowers carried out the deadliest act of antisemitism in American history when he murdered...
Strengthening Bonds, Exploring Roots on BZD’s Trip to Israel
By Caren Leven
As the executive director of the Baltimore Zionist District, I had the tremendous joy of witnessing a transformative adventure unfold as 24...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Needs More Funding
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency supports nonprofit organizations and religious institutions that are at a high risk...
Biden’s Border Dilemma
Immigration is a hot-button issue. Former President Donald Trump wanted to deal with it by erecting a wall and locking everyone out. Trump never...