The author initially couldn't relate to a prayer about angels, but then learns an interpretation of the names of the angels as metaphors for how God manifests in our lives.

Rabbi David Stav, a leading liberal Religious Zionist rabbi in Israel, believes that the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and the ensuing war have led many secular Israelis to reconnect with Judaism and find solidarity in their religion.

In this personal essay, the author reflects on his journey of faith and explores the role of reason in Judaism.

The author shares their personal journey of faith and the challenges they faced in their pursuit of a religious identity.

In this article, the author argues that despite the current challenges faced by America, the country is going to be fine and even better than before.

The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith.

The text discusses the concept of faith as it pertains to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and synagogue attendance during the High Holy Days.

This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust.

"Unmatched" is a book written by Sarah Lavane, a pseudonym, that explores the journey of an Orthodox Jewish woman in search of a compatible life partner.

In a recent podcast episode, the COMMENTARY crew explores their methods for gathering daily information and their approach to reading books.

In Parshat Ekev, Moses describes the Land of Israel as a place of abundance and prosperity, contrasting it with the negative images and fear described by the leaders who scouted the land in Numbers 13.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Sara and Avi Schwartz discuss the life and loss of their daughter, Yakira Leeba Schwartz, who had muscular dystrophy.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Sara and Avi Schwartz share the story of their daughter Yakira Leeba Schwartz, who passed away.

This text tells the story of a theologian who works as a shoemaker but has unconventional views on theology.

The media docuseries "The Secrets of Hillsong" focuses on the downfall of the celebrity pastor and the scandals within the Hillsong megachurch in New York City.

In this article, Rabbi Josh Joseph emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life.

In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life, particularly within Judaism.

Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negatively.

In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who believe in God according to the Pew report.

Rabbi Yohanan, a sage in the third century CE, repeatedly teaches the book of Job and concludes with the idea that everyone, both humans and animals, are destined to die.

The article reflects on the author's personal experience of infertility and how it relates to the biblical stories of Rachel, Rebecca, and Sarah.

The text tells the story of Moses reflecting on his journey as the leader of the Jewish people.

Chaim Grade's story "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" engages with the problem of evil and the question of divine justice in the face of the Holocaust.

The author reflects on her husband Fred's obsession with WWII, stemming from his parents' experiences as Holocaust survivors.

A personal reflection is shared about confronting mortality and undergoing medical tests, juxtaposed with the symbolism of Sukkot and its lessons of impermanence and vulnerability.