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In the Face of Change
3 Jun 2024
Evolving uncertainty surrounding major changes has become a central concern, reflecting both societal fear of change and discomfort with the status quo. Thro...
3 Jun 2024
Tablet
The Spirit of Shvues
31 May 2024
Shvues is a multifaceted holiday representing the giving of the Torah, the harvest festival, and a pilgrimage holiday. It involves customs like learning Tora...
31 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from May 31 to June 7
30 May 2024
From May 31 to June 7, Shabbat times in various UK cities are provided, with differences in start and end times noted. The Torah portion for June 1 is Bechuk...
30 May 2024
Unorthodox
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Unorthodox Presents Sivan Says
30 May 2024
Sivan Rahav-Meir delves into Parashat Bechukotai, exploring its themes of blessings and curses while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong conne...
30 May 2024
Unorthodox
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Unorthodox Presents Sivan Says
30 May 2024
Sivan Rahav-Meir, an Israeli journalist and Torah scholar, provides insights into Parshat Bechukotai, exploring both the blessings and curses presented and e...
30 May 2024
Creative Judaism
Checking The Torah's MATH | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.33 (Bechukosai)
29 May 2024
The YouTube video delves into a Torah verse featuring discrepancies in ratios, leading to an exploration of nuclear physics in episode 33 of Parshah Rabbit H...
29 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
A Torah Exchange: Yonatan Adler Responds to Malka Simkovich
24 May 2024
Yonatan Adler responds to Malka Simkovich's review of his book, "The Origins of Judaism," emphasizing his focus on when ordinary Jews began following Torah a...
24 May 2024
The Habura
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Torah Insights: From the Battlefield in Gaza
22 May 2024
Joey Faur reflects on his IDF reserve duty during the October 7th operation, sharing insights on Jewish unity and faith amidst conflict. He emphasizes the si...
22 May 2024
Rationalist Judaism
What is Traditional Theodicy?
22 May 2024
The discussion delves into the traditional theodicy in Judaism, questioning the belief that bad events occur as a result of sin. The text critiques Rav Aharo...
22 May 2024
Forward
Minnesota's new tagline, ‘bring ya ass,’ has a biblical precedent
22 May 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has coined a new, slightly NSFW tagline for tourism in Minnesota, "Bring ya ass to Minnesota," after their victo...
22 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Behar
22 May 2024
The text discusses the concept of trust in the context of the weekly Torah portion Behar, focusing on the mitzvah of shmittah and the observance of Shabbat. ...
22 May 2024
Lehrhaus
The Non-Blaspheming “Blasphemer” and the Broader Ethic of the Episode
16 May 2024
The article discusses the narrative of the "blasphemer" in Leviticus and challenges the common translation of the sin as blasphemy. The story focuses on Ben ...
16 May 2024
Creative Judaism
What are they REALLY? | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.30 (Kedoshim)
9 May 2024
The video explores the tale of a mythical monster whose remains are employed in dark magic in the context of Parshat Kedoshim.
9 May 2024
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From Where I Sit
6 May 2024
Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain discuss a Talmudic story from Nedarim 66b, examining miscommunications versus conflicting viewpoints in relationships. The ep...
6 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Acharei Mot
2 May 2024
In Parashat Acharei Mot, the sacrificial ritual for Yom Kippur is introduced, referencing the tragic death of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, during their ord...
2 May 2024
Forward
I have officiated at hundreds of funerals. Here’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned
28 Apr 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on the important lesson he has learned from officiating at hundreds of funerals - that people remember moments, not days. He emph...
28 Apr 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Light and Darkness
26 Apr 2024
In this analysis of Marilynne Robinson's commentary on the book of Genesis, she portrays a complex yet gracious conception of God, drawing on themes of forgi...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Shabbat Chol Hamo’ed
25 Apr 2024
The Parashah of Shabbat Chol Hamoed discusses the reconciliation between the Israelites and God following the golden calf incident, likened to a marital rift...
25 Apr 2024
Tikvah
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Meir Soloveichik on the Politics of the Haggadah
19 Apr 2024
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik presents the Haggadah as a profound work of Jewish political thought, exploring themes of freedom, oppression, and the intertwining of...
19 Apr 2024
Creative Judaism
Why can't you move your EARS?| Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 28 (Metzora)
17 Apr 2024
Exploring a peculiar ritual involving ears, thumbs, and toes from the Torah portion Metzora while delving into its Talmudic origins in this episode of Parsha...
17 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Putting the Pace in Pesach
16 Apr 2024
The article discusses how to elevate the experience of eating during Pesach by focusing on pleasure, pacing, and pausing. It emphasizes the spiritual signifi...
16 Apr 2024
Jewdicious
If You Didn't Have a Hammer?
16 Apr 2024
The text discusses the unique role of Jews in the world, comparing it to driving a nail with a screwdriver - possible but not ideal. It delves into the conce...
16 Apr 2024
Lehrhaus
Put a Mirror on Your Seder Table
14 Apr 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of including the stories of enslaved Jewish women in the Passover Seder narrative, focusing on the challenges faced by ...
14 Apr 2024
Halacha Headlines
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4/13/24 – Shiur 464 – Pesach – Great Divrei Torah for your Seder and beyond. Plus, lessons for today from Lavan’s attempt to destroy K’lal Yisroel
12 Apr 2024
In this episode of "Halacha Headlines," various rabbis and educators offer insights on Pesach practices, focusing on the significance of tradition and memory...
12 Apr 2024
The Habura
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Q & A (April 2024) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
9 Apr 2024
Rabbi Joseph Dweck engages in a comprehensive Q&A, addressing diverse topics such as academic biblical criticism, karet, and the role of Hashem in daily life...
9 Apr 2024
Sources
Learning
5 Apr 2024
This article uses a Talmudic story from Menahot 29b to explore Jewish teaching and learning, emphasizing transformative learning and continuous revelation. I...
5 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from April 5 to April 12
4 Apr 2024
Shabbat times from April 5 to April 12 are listed for various cities, including the start and end times of Shabbat. It notes the Torah portion for Shabbat Ha...
4 Apr 2024
Chabad.org
Siyum HaRambam: Empowering the Individual, Uniting the People
29 Mar 2024
A video documenting the Siyum HaRambam event, marking the completion of the 43rd Rambam study cycle, which celebrates empowering individuals and unifying the...
29 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from March 29 to April 5
29 Mar 2024
Shabbat times for the period from March 29 to April 5 are provided, including the exact times when Shabbat begins and ends in various cities. Additionally, d...
29 Mar 2024
Creative Judaism
Sailors, Survival and Sinners | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.25 (Tzav)
28 Mar 2024
Exploring the concept of the Thanks Offering in this episode, it delves into themes of survival, ancient mariners, arrogance, and delinquency from a Jewish p...
28 Mar 2024
Mishpacha
Royal Blend
26 Mar 2024
Rav Chaim and Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky were a deeply inspirational couple known for providing solace to the Jewish community. Despite Rebbetzin Batsheva ...
26 Mar 2024
Mishpacha
Think Pink
26 Mar 2024
The text explores the challenge of controlling our thoughts, using the analogy of trying not to think about a pink elephant. It delves into the idea that whi...
26 Mar 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The No-Congressional-Body Problem
25 Mar 2024
The episode dives into the geopolitical fallout of a recent terrorist attack in Russia, attributing its origins to ISIS and discussing Vladimir Putin's respo...
25 Mar 2024
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Living with Contradiction
25 Mar 2024
Leora Batnitzky and Elana Stein Hain explore the intricate contradictions in Jewish life, drawing upon the wisdom literature of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) and ra...
25 Mar 2024
New Voices
Our Adar Hearts
22 Mar 2024
Gashmius Magazine and the New Voices Fellows engaged in studying hasidic texts, exploring the idea that Torah is continuously given since Sinai. Emphasizing ...
22 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from March 22 to March 29
21 Mar 2024
From March 22 to March 29, notable Jewish times include the Fast of Esther on March 21, Shabbat Zachor on March 23, Purim on March 23, and Shushan Purim on M...
21 Mar 2024
Torah 101
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#86: The Nature of the Ultimate Resurrection + TORCH Campaign
20 Mar 2024
The TORCH organization is currently running a fundraising campaign to support the TORAH 101 Podcast and other Jewish outreach and educational efforts. In a r...
20 Mar 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Where to Direct your Charity
19 Mar 2024
During Purim season, there is a special mitzvah to help the poor (matanot levyonim). While American non-charedi yeshivot focus on assisting organizations lik...
19 Mar 2024
Kveller
According to the Torah, My Gray Hair Is a ‘Crown of Glory’
18 Mar 2024
The author reflects on embracing her gray hair as a natural sign of aging and wisdom rather than concealing it, drawing inspiration from Jewish teachings tha...
18 Mar 2024
Lehrhaus
The Child at this Moment, the child that Could Become: A Torah Meditation in Wartime
17 Mar 2024
In his exploration of a Torah meditation in wartime, Dan Ornstein reflects on the biblical story of Yishmael in the desert and the moral implications of judg...
17 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Pekudei
14 Mar 2024
The discussion revolves around the significance of names and the impact they have on our lives. The author reflects on the name Achisamach, meaning "support ...
14 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from March 15 to March 22
14 Mar 2024
Shabbat times from March 15 to March 22 are provided, including the beginning and end times in various cities. The Torah portion for Saturday, March 16 is Pe...
14 Mar 2024
Forward
The Secret Jewish History Of The Solar Eclipse
13 Mar 2024
Jewish tradition has a long history of interpreting solar eclipses for spiritual meaning, drawing from sources in Genesis, Talmud, and rabbinic commentary. E...
13 Mar 2024
Mishpacha
Parshas Pekudei: Love Keeps Giving
12 Mar 2024
The article discusses the concept of love and giving in relation to the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and its eternal preservation compared to the destruction of the ...
12 Mar 2024
Creative Judaism
Does Biblical Blue EXIST? | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.23 (Pekudei)
12 Mar 2024
The YouTube video delves into the topic of colors, discussing a midrash about Queen Esther being green and the internet claim that ancient humans could not s...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Action
Not For Naught – Hope Amid Crisis
9 Mar 2024
In a time of crisis and uncertainty, Rabbi Dov Foxbrunner reflects on the struggles and anxieties faced by many amid conflict, conveying a message of hope an...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action
Review of Kohelet: A Map to Eden—An Intertextual Journey
9 Mar 2024
In "Kohelet: A Map to EdenAn Intertextual Journey" by David Curwin, the author presents an insightful analysis of the Book of Kohelet, known for its enigmati...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action
Torah United
9 Mar 2024
In the wake of a tragic event, the theme of unity among the Jewish people emerges strongly, with acts of kindness and solidarity across different Jewish comm...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Vayakhel
7 Mar 2024
In the text discussing Parashat Vayakhel, the focus is on the construction of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, with intricate details provided for its materials ...
7 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from March 8 to March 15
7 Mar 2024
Shabbat times for the week of March 8 to March 15 in various cities are listed, including the start and end times for Shabbat on March 8 and March 15. The To...
7 Mar 2024