There is a sentence in the Torah that has proven almost irresistibly generative—one of those lines that refuses to stay put on the page. “Bind these words as a sign upon your hand,” it commands, “and ...

Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the ...

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Tefillin are an ote (a sign) for Israel-a symbol and marker that expresses their essence. They have a dual expression. On the one hand, they express our status as servants subjugated to the Master of ...

When people speak about hiddur mitzvah, beautifying a mitzvah, they often think of a beautiful etrog, a decorative sukkah, or an elegant tallit. When it comes to STaM, meaning Torah scrolls, Tefillin, ...

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers harshly criticize the military after an IDF spokesperson confirms reports that draft dodger Avraham Ben Dayan was not allowed to put on tefillin while held in military prison.

True prayer lights the heart and softens the soul; it cannot be weaponized without losing meaning.

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. Vikki Velasquez ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...