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Marcy Stern, a beloved educator who recently passed away, left an indelible impact on her students and colleagues with her innovative approach to teaching Na...

Avigail Rock's book, "Great Biblical Commentators: Biographies, Methodologies, and Contributions," translated by Yoseif Bloch, offers a compelling exploratio...

This episode of "Your Jewish Week" explores the weekly Torah portion Beshalach with humor and insightful commentary. It highlights the significant events ass...

A Jewish health nutritionist shares surprising insights into the relationship between Torah and science, exploring how ancient biblical teachings can interse...

This exploration of Parashat Vaera examines the enigmatic progression of Pharaoh's heart hardening throughout the first seven plagues in Egypt. Initially, Ph...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky addresses a common misconception regarding errors made by a baal korei (Torah reader) during Torah reading. Contrary to the belie...

Visiting The Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, is considered a sacred and inspirational experience for members of...

Rabbi Dr. Harris Bor explores the significance of Pharaoh's daughter, known as Batya, in the story of Moses' early life. Despite her father's decree to kill ...

This entry provides the Shabbat start and end times for specific locations in the UK for the week of January 17 to January 24. It includes the Torah portion ...

The video discusses the presence of a mezuzah in Disneyland, probing whether this emblematic piece of Jewish tradition—a small case containing a scroll of To...

The study of Torah holds immense significance in Jewish life as it serves as G-d’s instruction manual for navigating existence and spirituality. Engaging wit...

This week's parashah, Vayechi, explores the enigmatic nature of Jacob's attempted revelation of the future to his sons, as recorded in the Torah. Although sa...

Reuven Boshnack explores the complex interplay between free will and predetermination within the Izhbitz school, particularly through the lens of R. Shmuel D...

Addressing the resurgence of Islamism as a global threat requires a strategic focus, both internationally and domestically. This episode discusses recent ter...

Faced with the aftermath of two terrorist incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the panel examines how fragmented leadership and differing narratives on Is...

In Parashat Vayiggash, Judah rises as a surprising leader among his brothers, stepping forward to negotiate with Joseph (unbeknownst to them, their brother) ...

This listing provides Shabbat beginning and ending times in various UK cities, including London and Manchester, for the period from January 3 to January 10, ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nuances of Pshat (the simple explanation of biblical texts), its connections to rationalism, and the nature of Mesorah (...

The Koren Mikraot Hadorot is a groundbreaking series of Torah commentaries recently published by Koren Publishers. This innovative multi-volume work presents...

Rabbi Paul Freedman reflects on the weekly Torah portion of Mikketz, discussing the encounter between Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. He explores the Hebre...

This compilation provides the Shabbat candle lighting times and ending times for various locations in the UK during the observance of Shabbat Chanukah and th...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm explores the Torah's perspective on wealth, questioning whether wealth is a divine desire. Using the stories of figures such as Abraham, h...

Reflecting on 2024, The Lehrhaus highlighted significant contributions to Jewish thought and literature amidst global and cultural challenges. Key discussion...

Mark Gerson's essay suggests that Democrats seeking political success can learn valuable lessons from the Torah. By interpreting stories such as Cain and Abe...

Vayeshev offers a complex narrative with two stories of women: Tamar, who seeks justice within the law, and Potiphar's wife, whose attempted seduction of Jos...

This video focuses on the Sefardic diaspora with a particular emphasis on the city of Safed in the 16th century and the influential Jewish mystic, Rabbi Mosh...

Yael Unterman's collection of poems, "What Sons Receive," explores the complex legacies passed down from fathers to sons within a Biblical and emotional fram...

Rabbi Menachem Genack's expanded fourth edition of "Kuntres Birkat Yitzchak: Hearot Le-Masechet Sanhedrin" is a significant scholarly work based on his origi...

Dovid Bashevkin reflects on his personal struggles while studying Tractate Bava Batra and explores the deeper themes within its pages, which at first seem mu...

Cindy Scarr explores the vital role of communication in resolving conflict through the lens of Parshas Vayeishev. Reflecting on the story of Joseph and his b...

The article explores the growth and experience of the Altneu Synagogue, a new community on Manhattan's Upper East Side, particularly in response to the event...

Relocating a sefer Torah is a nuanced issue in Jewish law, typically discouraged due to the high respect and honor due to the Torah. Historically, sources ad...

Rabbanit Atira Ote's new Hebrew book, "Ote LaParasha," invites families to explore the weekly Torah portions and haftarot with fresh and engaging content. Pu...

Rabbi Baruch Gartner shares his personal journey from experimenting with psychedelics and mystical experiences to embracing Torah and heartfelt prayer as a p...

Sheva Zucker has launched a unique literary blog titled 'Dos gezang fun der sedre' that aligns weekly Torah portions with works of Yiddish literature. The bl...

In "The Meeting," Harris Bor offers a poetic reimagining of the biblical encounter between Esau and Jacob. The narrative captures the tension and unspoken em...

The exploration of the parashah Vayishlach delves into the nuanced meeting between Jacob and Esau, highlighting their differing perspectives on possession an...

The live session of Parshah Rabbit Hole at Chabad of West Hartford delves into the intriguing figure of Rebecca's nanny, a character mentioned solely twice i...

Raizy Fried, a Jewish businesswoman, author, and speaker, shares an inspiring narrative of personal transformation through spiritual discovery. Despite her o...

Rabbi Berel Wein thoroughly examines the factors contributing to longstanding antisemitism and Jewish resilience throughout history. This thoughtful discussi...

This edition of the Etgar quiz challenges participants with questions regarding biblical narratives and figures, as well as a modern historical query. The qu...

Rabbi Natasha Mann examines the parashah Vayetze, highlighting Jacob's surprising vow to God after his divine revelation. Mann suggests that Jacob's promise ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Vilna Gaon's editing methodology, distinguishing his profound understanding of Talmudic texts from modern textual cri...

Rabbi Elliot Rose Kukla's book, "The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective," explores how transgender perspectives can i...

The episode explores the nature of jealousy through a discussion of a midrash on Moses' response to his impending death and Joshua succeeding him as leader. ...

Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the profound and diverse expressions of gratitude in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on Leah and Cain as key biblical figures to understa...

Rabbi Chaim Eisen explores the concept of Gan Eden across multiple Jewish texts, highlighting the divergence between its descriptions in the Tanakh and inter...

This week's Parashah, Toldot, invites us to explore the symbolic significance of Isaac's well-digging. Rabbi Benjy Morgan suggests that Isaac's actions demon...

Yarchei Kallah, an ancient tradition from Talmudic times where alumni return to yeshivas for intensive Torah study, has been revived in modern times for spir...

The weekly Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, offers a lens into the nuances of Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing its compact and enigmatic nature. The article explores...