I suspect you do. After all, our species evolved in nature and for tens of thousands of years we humans lived in nature-created environments. …
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man whips a member of his Hasidic dynasty with a leather strap as a symbolic punishment for his sins last year, during the traditional Malkot (whipping in Hebrew) ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur that begins at sunset, Beit Shemesh, Israel, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Ultra-Orthodox Jews returning from a pilgrimage in Ukraine walk off a ferry at the Isaccea Danube River border crossing in Isaccea, Romania, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
I couldn’t tell you what I had for dinner last night, but I remember September 11, 2001.
Rabbis in the U.S. say their congregations are feeling unsettled by antisemitic threats as the High Holy Days approach. Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu in New York City notes that many Jews feel vulnerable due to rising antisemitism from both political sides. The Secure Community Network is offering security training to Jewish institutions. The network's CEO says threats come from various sources and complicate their task. Jewish leaders emphasize unity and reflection during the Holy Days despite these challenges. Major Jewish organizations are urging Congress to increase security funding for places of worship.
I have a solid and satisfying correspondence with a history professor friend in Pennsylvania. His name is Dave. We write each other about what…
In the August 4th edition of this newspaper Julianna Young wrote an opinion piece entitled “Prop 1 could threaten religious freedom.” She desc…
If Americans had eyes to see, they would see signs of a historical political transformation gripping the country. Donald J. Trump is making a …
We, like all animals, have an instinctive urge to stay alive, and that’s easily explained. Evolutionary forces dictate that any species that l…
