The legend of Narcissus, as retold by Ovid, involves a young man overly obsessed with his own beauty, leading to tragic consequences.

An ethics group, Citizens for Responsible Ethics in Washington, is suing the Treasury Department for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information Act request regarding Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and his wife Louise Linton's trip to watch the solar eclipse in Kentucky.

In this episode, the focus is on the importance of allies and supporters in advocating for marginalized communities.

In 1960, a scandal involving Yale University students engaging in inappropriate behavior with a 14-year-old girl named Suzi gained widespread media attention.

Rabbi Zev Farber talks about his books on Jewish law and organ donation, illustrating how Jewish law is evolving to address modern issues.

The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles.

Dr. Erella Grassiani, an anthropologist, examines moral numbing among Israeli soldiers in the West Bank in her book "Soldiering the Occupation."

The author recounts his experience hunting a deer with his brother-in-law and reflects on the profound lessons learned during the hunt, including a newfound appreciation for the connection between procuring meat and confronting death.

In Jewish tradition, truth is associated with God's reliability and trustworthiness, while people are considered prone to falsehood.

The trial of Israeli Defense Forces sergeant Elor Azaria, charged with manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian terrorist in Hebron, has sparked division in Israel as it reflects broader issues beyond his individual actions.

In response to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's book "Not in Gods Name," Rabbi Shlomo Riskin argues that Sacks rejects political encroachment on religion but does not advocate Jewish powerlessness.

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviews Jonathan Sacks's book, "Not in God's Name," acknowledging its exploration of religious violence but critiquing its treatment of holy texts.

"Values Investing" by Jonathan Gross discusses the moral lessons found in the investment advice of Warren Buffett, reflecting on concepts such as honesty and respect in both finance and Torah.

Elnathan John's novel "Born on a Tuesday" delves into the complexities of religious extremism through the story of Dantala, a young Muslim man in northern Nigeria navigating the rise of jihadism.

Protesters gathered at a Whole Foods store to oppose CEO John Mackey's connection with former rabbi Marc Gafni, who has been accused of abuses of power, including molestation.

"Eye in the Sky" is a gripping film that delves into the moral complexities of drone warfare, focusing on a high-stakes mission aimed at capturing terrorists in Nairobi.

The Talmud, specifically in Tractate Gittin, discusses the intricacies of conditional divorces in Jewish law, focusing on documents, wording, and legal implications.

The text describes a poignant period leading up to and following the passing of someone named Dean in hospice care.

In episode 26 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Bloomberg, Bernie, and Trump, with Jewish guest Mark Seidenfeld from Scholastic sharing his experience picking up a manuscript from J.K. Rowling in Scotland and safeguarding it on the flight back to New York.

The article discusses four key lessons in virtue that Jews can learn from Martin Luther King, Jr., beyond the often-referenced connection to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

"Spotlight" is a powerful film that portrays the Boston Globe's investigative team, Spotlight, uncovering the sexual abuse of children by priests in the Boston Catholic diocese.

The author reflects on the complex relationship with their mother, who struggled with mental illness and drug abuse before passing away.

The text discusses the concept of gifts of the body within Jewish tradition, focusing on ethical wills, organ donation, and whole body donation.

The Israeli Agriculture minister has ordered the closure of Israel's largest slaughterhouse in the Galilee following an exposé by Channel 2 showing severe animal abuses, including cutting the throats of conscious Australian cattle and other mistreatment.

The author reflects on their own conversion process and the impact of Rabbi Barry Freundel's conviction for voyeurism on conversion candidates.