Education

Rabbi Warns Jews on Education: Advises Blend of Secular Study

Joseph B. Soloveitchik in Lehrhaus · 27 Apr 2017

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, in a 1932 interview, highlights the challenge facing Orthodox Jews in blending traditional Jewish religious study with modern secular education.

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The Arrival of Rabbi Soloveitchik in America: A Documentary Report

Jeffrey Saks in Lehrhaus · 27 Apr 2017

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a prominent figure in Jewish thought, arrived in the United States in 1932 with his family, after leaving Berlin amidst restrictive immigration policies.

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Blow Up the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Alex Cocotas in Tablet · 21 Apr 2017

The article discusses the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, designed by Peter Eisenman, and its connection to visitor behavior, tourist activities, and the lack of deep contemplation at the site.

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Lessons Learned from the Professor: A Tribute to Prof. Louis Feldman

Shlomo Riskin in Lehrhaus · 20 Apr 2017

Shlomo Riskin reflects on the profound influence of Professor Louis Feldman, his teacher at Yeshiva University.

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Title IX Campus Witch Hunts, According to Laura Kipnis

David Mikics in Tablet · 14 Apr 2017

Laura Kipnis, in her book "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus," criticizes how Title IX, originally designed to address gender discrimination, has expanded to cover all forms of sexual misconduct on college campuses, leading to what she calls a "witch hunt" atmosphere.

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Occupier's Liability: International Law of Occupation Revisited

Tel Aviv Review · 10 Apr 2017

Professor Aeyal Gross from Tel Aviv University's law school presents his book "The Writing on the Wall: Rethinking the International Law of Occupation," in which he challenges traditional notions in international law, asserting the need for adjustments to align with modern political, diplomatic, and technological developments.

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On Nehama’s Yahrzeit, Thinking About Zeitgeists

Yael Unterman in Lehrhaus · 31 Mar 2017

The text discusses the legacy of Professor Nehama Leibowitz on the twentieth anniversary of her passing and reflects on her influence on Jewish scholarship, particularly in Tanakh study.

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Japan During WW2: A Classic Case of Anti-Semitism Without Jews

Tel Aviv Review · 31 Mar 2017

Professor Meron Medzini, a Japanologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, delves into his latest book "Under the Shadow of the Rising Sun: Japan and the Jews during the Holocaust Era" in a discussion.

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The Great Depression: Ep. 84

Unorthodox · 30 Mar 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions with Jewish author Daphne Merkin on the stigma surrounding depression in both Jewish and broader communities, and Episcopal priest Father Ed Bacon on interfaith dialogue and social justice.

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Prof. Louis H. Feldman at Yeshiva College

Ari Lamm in Lehrhaus · 27 Mar 2017

Prof. Louis H. Feldman, a Harvard-trained expert in Greek and Latin, was hired by Yeshiva University in 1955 where he joined the Department of History due to the absence of a Classics Department at the time.

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Remembering Professor Louis Feldman, z”l

Ari Lamm in Lehrhaus · 27 Mar 2017

Professor Louis Feldman, remembered fondly for his unique teaching style and expertise as a Harvard-trained classicist, made significant contributions to the study of Jewish writers in classical literature, particularly Josephus.

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Hamilton and the Orthodox Underdog

Alexandra Fleksher in Lehrhaus · 27 Mar 2017

"Hamilton and the Orthodox Underdog" by Alexandra Fleksher explores the resonance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical "Hamilton" among audiences, particularly focusing on the theme of the underdog which is central to the story of Alexander Hamilton.

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Chaim Grade: A Testimony

Saul Lieberman in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2017

The text discusses the friendship between the renowned Talmudic scholar Saul Lieberman and the great Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, shedding light on their connection and mutual respect despite their differing backgrounds in traditional yeshiva education.

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Adventure Story

Alan Mintz in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2017

In "The Story of Hebrew," Lewis Glinert presents Hebrew as a language with a rich and complex history, detailing its survival and evolution over centuries.

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From Revolution to Constitution: Law and politics in Egypt since 2011

Tel Aviv Review · 24 Mar 2017

Dr. Heather McRobie, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, specializes in Egypt's constitutional law post the 2011 uprising against President Hosni Mubarak.

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Countering Counter-History: Re-Considering Rav Aharon’s Road Not Taken

Tovah Lichtenstein in Lehrhaus · 23 Mar 2017

The text discusses the hypothetical scenario of what would have happened if Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein had not moved to Israel and had stayed in the United States instead.

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TanakhCast #101: The Handle of the Axe Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 20 Mar 2017

TanakhCast #101 is part of a series that explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering the texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

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What Happened to Yeshiva University, er… American Jewry?

Michael Eisenberg in Tablet · 10 Mar 2017

The appointment of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman as President of Yeshiva University offers a moment to reflect on the state of Modern Orthodoxy in the U.S. while highlighting a deeper issue affecting American Orthodoxy and YU, emphasizing a lack of leadership and the departure of future leaders to Israel.

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A Night of Watching in the House of the Rav

Bezalel Naor in Lehrhaus · 2 Mar 2017

Pinchas Peli, a renowned writer and professor of Jewish thought, played a significant role in popularizing the ideas of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

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Kafka in the West Bank: The bureaucracy of the occupation

Tel Aviv Review · 27 Feb 2017

Dr. Yael Berda, a sociologist and anthropologist, delves into her upcoming book "Permit" that scrutinizes Israeli surveillance practices over Palestinians in the West Bank, drawing parallels to Kafkaesque bureaucracy.

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TanakhCast #99: The Jew, Speak Judean Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 20 Feb 2017

TanakhCast #99: The Jew, Speak Judean Edition is a podcast series that delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters at a time, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

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An Alternative History of American Modern Orthodoxy

Leah Sarna in Lehrhaus · 15 Feb 2017

In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and how this highlights the limitations faced by talented women in Torah study and leadership roles within Orthodox communities.

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Jews Are Best-Liked Religious Group In America: Pew Poll

Forward · 15 Feb 2017

Jews were found to be the most positively perceived religious group in America according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, maintaining their top ranking for the second consecutive time.

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Schools Need Leadership, Too: The OU and Day School Education

Sara Wolkenfeld in Lehrhaus · 15 Feb 2017

In response to the Orthodox Union's statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues, Sara Wolkenfeld reflects on the implications for day school education, highlighting the need for equal opportunities and treatment for both genders.

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Rule or exception? The political and legal implications of emergencies

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Feb 2017

Dr. Karin Loevy and Dr. Yoav Mehozay, experts in law and sociology, respectively, highlight the prevalence of states of emergency and their implications for democracy in their recent works.

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