The idea of perfecting and partnering with God in creation is a recurring theme. God didn’t give us a perfect world, but rather, He gave us a perfectible one.

For the first time in 20 years, a Brit Milah took place at the ancient burial site in the biblical city of Shechem.

South African Zulu king invokes fight against AIDS and drought, in plea to ANC government to retain close Israel ties.

Why did Abraham ask for advice regarding fulfilling God’s commandment? When Abraham approach his friends Aner and Eshkol, telling them that God commanded him to circumcise himself, they counseled him against it. They told him he that he was too old for such a surgery. Then Abraham went to his friend Mamrei and asked him... Read more »

Standing up for what we believe in and remaining strong in difficult and painful times is part of the Jewish DNA received from our forefather Abraham.

Previously we discussed the main aspects of the circumcision ceremony. Now we'll look at the honorary roles and rituals, along with their meaning and symbolism.

The "brit milah," or "covenant of circumcision", is a Jewish religious male circumcision ceremony performed on the eighth day of a baby boy’s life.

Let us explore the complicated and controversial question of “Who’s a Jew?” First, it would be worthwhile to understand what the word "Jew" means.

Is Chanukah unique because we eat potato pancakes and jelly donuts and play with dreidels (spinning tops)? You may be surprised to learn that this time our enemies didn't actually want to kill us...

It is explained that often, leading by example is even better than training others. As they say, “If you want something done, then do it yourself!”

Abraham tried to influence others to believe in God and live a moral life. But he knew that in order to influence people, they have to be able to relate to you.