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Jewish tradition emphasizes a balance of Torah, prayer, and acts of loving-kindness. As the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism focuses on social justic...

Pope Benedict XVI, in his 2018 article post-retirement, addressed the theological relationship between Christianity and Judaism, reaffirming the Catholic Chu...

The article explores the moral and psychological dynamics central to the 2011 prisoner swap between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, where I...

Amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many Jews are grappling with a pervasive sense of learned helplessness, a psychological state where repeated...

In a world increasingly dominated by smartphones and social media, some members of the Haredi community, like Chani, have adopted kosher phones to limit thei...

The economic pressures on middle-class Jewish families in America are severe, driven by high costs associated with Jewish living such as day school tuition, ...

The article addresses a personal query from an anti-Zionist volunteer in a chevra kadisha questioning whether their political stance might be inappropriate w...

Natan Slifkin addresses the recent controversy over the euthanasia of 262 crocodiles at a farm in Israel, highlighting the complexities involved in managing ...

The article explores LooksMapping, a website that uses AI to rank how attractive the clientele is at various restaurants, including several notable Jewish es...

Cindy Scarr's article vividly depicts Aliza's lifelong struggle with ineffective pain medication, casting a spotlight on an often-overlooked aspect of medica...

Frumma's story is one of resilience and transformation as she reflects on her journey from being a teenage mother trapped in an abusive relationship to becom...

In the wake of the Gaza humanitarian crisis, Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch underscores the dual responsibility of Jews to care for global humanity while also priorit...

Joshua Hoffman explores the sophisticated psychological warfare tactics employed by Hamas and other adversaries to manipulate emotions and destabilize decisi...

Gary Rosenblatt reflects on the modern resonance of the Book of Lamentations amid current events, particularly the Israeli conflict with Hamas. He suggests t...

Mira Fox recounts a personal experience from her junior year in college, when her violin teacher attempted to engage her in a conversation aimed at convertin...

The video "A Deeper Type of Loneliness" from the series "The Rebbe’s Private Counsel" offers viewers insight into the Lubavitcher Rebbe's distinctive approac...

Peter Beinart discusses the shifting discourse in American policy towards Gaza, highlighting how voices previously marginalized for calling out Israeli polic...

Israeli political scientist Lihi Ben Shitrit grapples with the difficult question of whether Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide. Initially dismissi...

In a complex analysis of recent geopolitical dynamics, the article discusses the moral clarity regarding the conflict in Gaza as expressed by various public ...

Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Avi Finegold discuss whether discussing a viral affair caught at a Coldplay concert is lashon hara, the Jewish concept of harmful gossi...

The New York Times faced criticism for its coverage of hunger in Gaza, initially publishing a story that cited the Gaza Ministry of Health and presented a co...

As Tisha B'Av, a day of Jewish mourning, approaches, David N. Myers urges the Jewish community to reflect on recent events in Gaza as a moral catastrophe for...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen shares insights on delivering tragic news, emphasizing the Jewish perspective on providing comfort and support to those who are grieving. ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the contrast between some Jewish communities' focus on mourning historical tragedies, like the absence of Mashiach and the destruct...

Amidst the prolonged war with Hamas, Gaza faces increasing hunger, stirring a moral crisis in Israeli public discourse. Discussions focus on the responsibili...

In a bold demonstration of activism, 35 rabbis were arrested in New York City and Washington, DC for protesting the Israeli blockade of Gaza and advocating f...

Exploring the raw and tender emotions of grief, Cindy Scarr's piece focuses on dealing with the loss of a beloved father. The narrative chronicles the protag...

The article explores the complex and contentious issue of starvation in Gaza, as images of severely malnourished Palestinian children circulate in the media,...

Natan Slifkin critiques the approach of respecting Charedim who avoid IDF service, arguing that spiritual dedication does not excuse neglecting national defe...

American rabbis are grappling with the moral implications of Israel's war against Hamas as the conflict impacts civilian lives in Gaza. With varied perspecti...

Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and U.S. ambassador to Japan, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government's policies toward...

The article examines the complex issue of starvation in Gaza, questioning whether Israel's policies or Hamas are to blame for the humanitarian crisis. It dis...

Exploring the moral dilemmas around Nazi memorabilia, Olivia Haynie discusses her encounter with a problematic LP featuring Hitler's speeches and Nazi anthem...

Peter Beinart challenges rabbis to reevaluate their spiritual priorities amid the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He emphasizes that true faith inv...

Musician Peter Himmelman explores the complexity of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing that the call for aid must consider Hamas's manipulation of ...

Jessica Goldberg shares the deeply moving and courageous journey of her son, Ori, who battled a severe illness over four years. In her account, Jessica descr...

In a poignant op-ed, Sarah Tuttle-Singer reflects on the moral and spiritual crisis facing Israel during the Three Weeks, a period of mourning for the destru...

The article by Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel is uniquely burdened by global expectations to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians, despite being under...

The poem "Corrections" by Joelle Novey, shared on Jewschool, reflects on the disillusionment a Jewish individual feels decades after their formative Jewish e...

The article discusses the need for American Jewish leaders and institutions to vocally oppose what they perceive as genocidal actions against Palestinians in...

The article critiques the problematic statements and actions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and responses from various international figures an...

Amidst a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, Jewish voices are rising in concern over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict. As reports of starvation an...

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn increasing concern and activism from Jewish communities worldwide, spurred by reports of widespread hunger and suff...

Rabbinical student Sruli Fruchter critiques the Israeli government's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the moral implications for Zio...

Contemporary Jewish halachic perspectives strongly discourage smoking and vaping due to significant health risks, though earlier authorities like Rabbi Moshe...

The article by Rob Eshman highlights the severe and underreported humanitarian crisis facing Afghan refugees in Iran. Amid global attention on the Israeli-Pa...

Tomer Persico emphasizes the urgent need for Israel to recommit to its founding principles, paralleling America's transformation post-Civil War. He argues th...

Zach Truboff’s article reflects on the enduring impact of war on the morality and spirit of the Jewish people, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Isra...

Analucía Lopezrevoredo, a Latin Jewish woman and former undocumented immigrant, urges the Jewish community to support undocumented immigrants amid escalating...

The construction of a new opera house in Hamburg, backed by a significant donation from German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kühne, is mired in controversy due t...