“Baba Sali” means “Praying Father.” Torah scholar Israel Abuhatzeira (1889-1984) was known by this name. The Moroccan-Sephardic Kabbalist is said to have worked miracles through his prayer.

The modern democratic state is proving to be a challenge for the Jewish nation, a people who have managed to survive and even thrive through totalitarian, tyrannical and communist states.

When Leah named her final son Judah, she shaped the worldview of Jews and Judaism for millennia to come.

What is the secret of Jewish resilience?

As long as two chief rabbis determine Judaism in Israel, tribalism in Israeli society will not come to an end.

“Usually we pray and fast after a catastrophe. This time we do it before,” says top rabbi in urging Israelis to turn to God.

One of the most important values in Jewish culture is the concept of tikkun olam, which means “repairing the world.” It is based on the idea that every individual is responsible for making the world a better place.

Only by appreciating that our moral code comes from a divine authority can we maintain a moral and ethical way of life.

A respected Orthodox Jewish activist looks to Paul and the New Testament to help revitalize Judaism in our day.