Abraham

A Father’s prayer: Coping with a son’s wounds in Israel’s war - opinion

The war persists, and our sacred struggle to safeguard our land and protect our people remains unwavering.

 ONE OF the largest Israeli flags, measuring 90 sq.m., can be seen at the Tel Saki memorial site, Golan Heights, from across the Syrian border.
 Women studying at Matan Women's Institute for Torah Studies in Jerusalem.

Parashat Toldot reveals the profound impact of genuine communication - opinion

 ‘Sacrifice of Isaac,’ painting by Caravaggio, 1603, Uffizi, Florence.

Parashat Toldot and the Akeidah: Finding faith amid suffering - opinion

 There is no act more meaningful than offering a helping hand to those in need.

Parashat Hayei Sarah: The water test and offering a hand - opinion


The world is on fire — but it is also full of light

In response to the pain and suffering of the past few weeks, we all long to be blessed.

 ABRAHAM AND the King of Sodom, Genesis 14:22.

'Abraham': A literary reading of the Bible's famous story - review

In some circles, literary readings of the Bible are seen as controversial, but good literary analysis can enhance the Bible’s message about God and human beings.

 ABRAHAM AND the King of Sodom, Genesis 14:22.

The crucial strength of diaspora Zionism - opinion

Zionism’s foundation was built on the dream of returning to the land of Israel and never forgetting Israel, a sentiment that is uniquely Diaspora-centered. 

 A pro-Israel demonstration in the US.

Eid Mubarak! Muslims around the world mark Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, and the sacrifice of a ram in his place.

 Palestinians who live in the Gaza Strip and were give permission from Israel to travel to Jerusalem, visit at the Dome of the Rock, Islam's third holiest site, in the Old City of Jerusalem as they celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha, October 6, 2014

Israel needs creative maneuvering to ensure regional security - opinion

Recent developments raise questions about an Israeli grand strategy - clearheaded thinking and devotion to Zionist and Jewish goals are needed.

 THEN-NATIONAL security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, heading an Israeli delegation, delivers a statement upon arrival in Bahrain, in 2020.

Those streaks in the sky aren't alien - they're a sign of Israel's regional ties

Cloud streaks in the sky could be a sign of a new future for the Middle East.

 Ha Bima square and airplane streaks in the background.

Are the Abraham Accords proving to be a success? -opinion

The UAE merely needs the security and safety that can ensure its stability and enable the Emiratis to pass on what they’ve achieved to the next generation. There could be no better ally for the US

 BAHRAIN’S FOREIGN Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and then-foreign minister Yair Lapid meet at The Negev Summit, also attended by the US, UAE, Morocco and Egypt, last year. It’s likely the UAE and Bahrain received the OK from Riyadh to sign the Abraham Accords, says the writer.

The UAE's Abrahamic Family House is a shift in modern history - opinion

Having three holy houses represent the three Abrahamic religions helps bring people from these three faiths to one place

 Abrahamic Family House on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

On Abraham - the Bible's most interesting character

Abraham's story begins when God tells him to go forth for himself to the land that God will shown him, and he goes.

 Angels visiting Abraham by Willem van Herp.

Parshat Hayei Sarah: Short, courageous and practical

The second story in this week's parsha is Abraham’s servant going to Haran in Aram Naharayim to search for a bride for Isaac.

 UNDERSTATEMENT: ABRAHAM referred to the entire feast as 'a morsel of bread."

Vayera: The power of respecting others

Abraham is known as the biblical figure who is a gracious host after he leaves God to tend to his guests.

 Angels visiting Abraham by Willem van Herp.