Opinion

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities.

(The Conversation) — The diversity of Israel’s Jewish population has been a source of tensions, but also strength, over the decades.

(RNS) — We must align our spiritual values with our actions toward the planet and each other.

(RNS) — A new federal court decision said it found no evidence of bias in Cal State’s policy.

(RNS) — The lizard god returns as a complex character reflecting his roots in postwar fears of nuclear weapons.

(RNS) — The relative quiet is only a reminder that the status quo in Gaza is cruelty.

(RNS) — As the old rock song put it: ‘War — what is it good for?’ It is a very old question and it is not easy to answer.

(The Conversation) — Stereotypes about religion vs. science are overblown – but those assumptions can create challenges for religious grad students, a sociologist finds.

(RNS) — Today's anti-democratic leaders are promising to deliver justice by any means necessary.

(RNS) — This is not a time to turn our back on interfaith and interethnic partnerships.

(RNS) — What does it mean for Jews to speak out at this moment?

(RNS) — Our leadership should be responsive to those who come to mind in our Thanksgiving prayers.