What if everything you’ve heard about the origins of Ashkenazi Jews is wrong? The Khazar Hypothesis claims that Ashkenazi Jews are descendants of the medieval Khazar Empire, rather than the ancient Israelites. Once considered a fringe theory, this claim has…
If you have survived the magniloquent name of this little piece, you should easily get though the rest, for the grandiose title heads a subject matter well within reach. It occurred to me while I was deep in thought — philosophers…
This week marks 88 years since Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. At our commemoration in Long Beach, something happened that was not on the program. During the candle lighting, a woman stepped forward and told the audience that her mother,…
NEW YORK (VINnews) – A video clip of renowned rabbi and master speaker Rav Moshe Weinberger is making the rounds, with a message that is particularly relevant amid the renewed rise of antisemitism and growing concerns about Jewish safety. It is…
By Rev. Catherine LyleReader Contributor Jesus was clear and persistent in his call to love everyone; yet, throughout history, Christians have repeatedly failed to live out the servant-hearted discipleship he taught, leaving wounds that continue to affect our families, communities…
A piece of challah can bring back the memory of a grandparent’s table. For someone else, its meaning might begin with the friend who invited them to their first Shabbat dinner, or an evening when a room full of strangers…
Meditation is often associated with relaxation and mindfulness, but many spiritual traditions also connect it with the body's energy centres, known as chakras. These centres are believed to influence how you experience emotions, confidence, compassion and inner balance. According to…
כ״ה מרחשון ה׳תשפ״ז | November 4, 2026 As shluchim from around the world gather in Crown Heights for the Kinus, the Trust and Curiosity podcast, hosted by Rabbi Shmuly Rothman, has released two special episodes with Rabbi Yisrael Deren and…
Younger Americans show mixed patterns in their religious beliefs and practices as religious identification, prayer and church attendance in the United States have remained relatively steady in recent years, according to a new Pew Research Center report. The analysis, published…
Discover five simple habits to integrate spirituality into daily life, enhancing mindfulness and emotional well-being, as shared by expert Sumi Lazar. Expert Shares Five Simple Habits to Practise Spirituality in Everyday Life Practising spirituality does not necessarily require extensive meditation…
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