Rabbi Steven Gotlib's essay in 18Forty's Faith in Reason series explores whether Zionism is inherently fundamental to Judaism. It argues that numerous passag...

In this 18Forty interview series, right-wing Israeli commentator Gadi Taub discusses his views on several contentious political issues, including judicial re...

In this article, the fragility of faith during times of crisis is explored, specifically referencing the impact of severe existential crises on Jewish faith,...

Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits (1908-1992) was a traditional rabbi known for his prolific writings on varied subjects such as halacha, faith, and Jewish ethics. He ...

Contrary to other cultures, Judaism does not personify Death as a figure; rather, it is viewed as a tool of God, sometimes personified as Satan, controlling ...

Rabbi Shalom Hammer shares his personal story of losing his daughter, Gila, to suicide and how it led him to establish Gilas Way, an organization dedicated t...

The writer recalls being called by a rabbi to participate in a burial service for a man who passed away with no known family or friends. Despite not knowing ...

Far-right extremists recently stormed two IDF bases in protest of soldiers being investigated for alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee. While claiming to ...

The discussion surrounding the divisions within Judaism poses the question: should Judaism adhere to Orthodox, post-denominational, or alternative frameworks...

The text compares the mission of Chabad with Centrist Orthodoxy in understanding the purpose of Jewish practice as creating a dwelling place for God in the p...