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.
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
Jewish-Ukrainian soldier killed in fighting with Russia, third Jewish casualty in two weeks
The moment of reckoning: Israel and the Diaspora must stand united - opinion
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.
Parshat Naso: Rich people’s problems
When you live a life filled with meaning, spiritual fulfillment ... you receive a remarkable gift: a profound inner peace and emotional serenity that no material wealth can offer.
Municipal rabbi publicly apologizes for questioning Jewishness of Ethiopian mikveh attendant
Two weeks ago, and about eight years after the incident first occurred, the religious municipality of Kiryat Motzkin, along with Druckman, issued a public personal apology to Ishta.
Outrage as European rabbi refuses to pray for 'left-wing' Oct 7 hostages who 'destroyed Israel'
The rabbi made the remarks during the RCE’s annual conference in Krakow, Poland, when he said, “If they belong to Meretz, I will not pray for them… They danced at Nova? They deserve what they get."
'Proud to be a Jew': Bringing Rabbi Sacks’ teachings to Israeli classrooms - interview
The brother of Rabbi Sacks, Alan Sacks, spoke to the Jerusalem Post about the new initiative to bring Rabbi Sacks’ teachings to Israel.
Jewish community in Zhytomyr mourns beloved teacher killed in Ukraine war
A funeral procession is expected to pass the Or Avner Chabad campus on Wednesday afternoon so students can pay their final respects.
