In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Noah Efron, Gilad Halpern, and Charlotte Hall evaluate the centennial of the Balfour Declaration, with its continued controversy regarding the Jewish right to a national home in Palestine.

The Torah, aside from being foundational in Judaism, contains the only contemporary account of the origin of the seven-day week, including the weekend.

A father, Yosef Steinberg, grapples with his daughter's shift towards ultra-Orthodox values and away from secular literature, reflecting on his own background in Russian literature and Judaism.

The tale "Rothschild's Luck; or, A Tale of Two Patrons" recounts a story about the wealthy Rothschild going on a journey and encountering a town where a local patron is highly revered.

The author recounts a personal experience involving a fire accident to explore the concept of "middah kneged middah," or Jewish karma, where actions have consequences mirroring the initial deed.

Philip Birnbaum, known for his Siddur published in 1977, is a Polish-born translator and editor who aimed to make Jewish liturgy more accessible for an American audience.

Last fall, religious conflicts in Israel included protests at the Intel factory in Jerusalem over Sabbath work and clashes about public observance of Jewish practices, highlighting the tension between religious beliefs and secular values.

Rabbi Rafael Halperin, a unique figure in rabbinical lore who balanced a life of spirituality and strength training, passed away at 87.

Shavuot is a Jewish holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah to the Israelites, marked by eating dairy products, staying up to study, and maintaining festive traditions.