Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was celebrated for his expertise in Torah study and his intellect.

Rabbi Shalom Carmy discusses the complexity of human decision-making and values as exemplified by Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's teachings and actions.

Rabbi Shalom Carmy reflects on the teachings and legacy of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, emphasizing the importance of navigating complexity and balancing conflicting values in life.

The new books from OU Press offer exciting insights into Jewish texts.

In this text, the author reflects on the integration of Torah study and secular wisdom within Jewish education, emphasizing the importance of balancing ideology with practical considerations.

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, emphasizing the need to focus on molding the character and constituency of the community while addressing issues like defections and the lack of strong spiritual leadership.

A mother recounts the challenges of adjusting her family's diet after discovering her daughter's egg allergy, leading to the need for eggless Jewish recipes.

The debate over whether Torah scholars should be exempt from military service in Israel has a long history rooted in Talmudic texts.

This text describes the author's experience of undergoing a ritual immersion in a mikveh as part of her conversion to Judaism.

Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox, a rabbi and psychologist at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, discusses the development of Jewish intellect with host Gilad Halpern, addressing the long-standing question of whether Jews are inherently smarter.

TanakhCast #61 is part of an ongoing exploration of the Tanakh, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, with discussions on four chapters every two weeks.

The discussion explores the origin of a Jewish legend regarding how a baby gets its philtrum, a small indentation above the upper lip.

In Alon Shevut, the Herzog Academic College hosts an annual seminar on Tanakh, the Jewish Bible, where participants engage in intense study and debate.

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

Prof. Roberta Ronsethal Kwall's new book "The Myth of the Cultural Jew" explores the idea that even secular Jews have been influenced by Jewish legal traditions (halakha) whether they realize it or not.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' Covenant & Conversation: A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible Leviticus emphasizes the concept of holiness found in Vayikra, arguing that holiness is achieved through human submission to the divine and the willingness to sacrifice.

The author struggles with understanding the spiritual significance of Tishah B'Av, a somber day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies.

The discussion explores the complex dilemma of embracing the teachings of revered Jewish figures despite their controversial or immoral actions.

Rabbi Barry Freundel, a prominent Washington rabbi, was sentenced to 6-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to 52 misdemeanor counts of voyeurism for secretly filming women naked in a ritual bath facility from 2012 to 2014.

Literary critic Adam Kirsch explores Tractate Ketubot in the Talmud, emphasizing marriage and contract law as a subset of civil law.

Rabbi Lichtenstein reflects on the source of faith based on personal experiences and mentors like his parents and prominent rabbis Rav Hutner and Rav Aaron Soloveichik.

Prof. Yossi Turner delves into the evolution of Zionism and the increasing political influence of Jewish communities worldwide in 20th-century Jewish thought.

During the interwar period in Europe, efforts were made to protect Jews through various minority protection schemes, as explored by historian Prof. Carole Fink.

A Jewish man living in Israel describes his commute on the train from Beit Shemesh to Tel Aviv where a group of men create a moving minyan to pray the Shacharit service together.

The OU Press introduces two new books: "Chumash Mesoras HaRav: Sefer Shemos, The Neuwirth Edition," compiled by Dr. Arnold Lustiger, offers a comprehensive collection of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's teachings, showcasing his philosophical insights, homiletic interpretations, and Talmudic analysis to present a multi-dimensional view.