The article discusses the current challenges facing Jewish students in higher education, particularly in the United States. It emphasizes the need for candid...

This text discusses the concept of Torah u-Madda, the integration of Torah (Jewish religious teachings) and Madda (secular knowledge and wisdom), and its rel...

The author explores the prohibition of planting during the Nine Days and its significance in mourning the destruction of the Temples. The prohibition of joyf...

The author reflects on the issue of "manels" (all-male panels) in Jewish institutions and argues that the problem goes beyond gender representation. She poin...

The article discusses the story of Jonah and the reasons for his desire to run away from his mission. The author suggests that Jonah's fear of punishment and...

The text explores the dynamic between Jacob and Laban, focusing on Laban's portrayal in the Passover Haggadah. It questions why Laban, known for his warm gre...

In "Who Knows? Jewish Leadership in Times of Uncertainty," Erica Brown explores the theme of uncertainty and leadership in Jewish texts and contemporary chal...

The article "Joy at Last: Reflections on the End of Esther" by Erica Brown delves into the overlooked theme of joy in the Book of Esther. Brown examines the ...

The text discusses the concept of redemption in Jewish thought, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and human intervention in creating posi...

In "The Burnt Pot," the author explores themes of assimilation, identity, and Jewish continuity through the lens of characters in Zadie Smith's novel "White ...