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The Parashah of the week, Balak, discusses the importance of taking responsibility for our actions, emphasizing that we are accountable for the situations we...

Peter Buxtun, a whistleblower who exposed the unethical Tuskegee syphilis study conducted on Black men, passed away at 86. Buxtun, with a Jewish-Catholic bac...

In determining whether a woman can continue a pregnancy if her life is at risk, Orthodox and Progressive Jewish views offer nuanced perspectives. Orthodox Ju...

The podcast explores two central themes: the ethical and halachic questions surrounding smoking, especially for those seeking marriage prospects, and the cha...

British journalist Melanie Phillips discusses the impact of Keir Starmer's leadership on the Labour Party's relationship with the Jewish community and Britai...

A Jewish couple, Gabe and Liz Rutan-Ram, were denied adoption services by a Christian agency due to their religion, leading them to become central figures in...

Rabbi Dweck discusses the importance of not allowing emotions to solely guide decision-making, particularly in moral matters. He highlights the story of Kora...

The debate over the number of civilian deaths in Gaza has been marred by political agendas, hindering a clear understanding of the true human cost of the con...

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, has created CarleBot, a software similar to Shazam but for Jewish melodies, specifically focusing on Rabbi Shlomo...

The text discusses how childhood traumas can significantly impact marriage, leading to deep-rooted problems that affect personal evolution and relationships....

In the narrative, the author recounts a disturbing event involving a potential encounter with a rapist known as the Center City rapist, part of a series of a...

The text discusses the concept of parental involvement in a married child's life, emphasizing that while parents can offer help and support, ultimately, the ...

The article discusses the unsettling feeling experienced by many Americans after watching the 2024 Presidential debate between two elderly candidates - one e...

Exploring the impact of parental conflict on children, this episode delves into how ongoing parental tension can deeply affect a child's sense of security an...

The Body Shop, known for its ethical stance and pioneering founder Anita Roddick, faces challenges in the ever-changing beauty industry, particularly after b...

Dr. Yuval Bitton, a former dentist in Israel's Nafcha Prison, saved the life of Yahya Sinwar, who later became the leader of Hamas in Gaza. Despite his profe...

A mother reflects on her decision to make her 17-year-old daughter work for her own spending money after a lavish party led to a credit card dispute. The dau...

The discussion revolves around the book "The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don't Want to Know About Each Other" by Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkins...

Shaina Taub, creator of the musical "Suffs," recently quoted Rabbi Tarfon's famous Talmudic wisdom "You are not obliged to finish the work, but neither are y...

Jonathan Silver and Rabbi Shlomo Brody continue their discussion on Jewish military ethics, focusing this time on the ethical considerations and historical p...

A recent UNESCO report, "AI and the Holocaust: Rewriting History?" highlights concerns about the use of AI, such as Google's generative search function, in p...

In addressing the growing issue of social isolation and loneliness highlighted by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the Jewish community can draw on the wisdom o...

The article explores the concept of noticing what is not seen, using the analogy from Sherlock Holmes' story "The Adventure of Silver Blaze." It discusses th...

A personal reflection on embracing the mitzvah of tzeniut (modesty) as a transformative journey from external appearance to internal qualities, shaping behav...

Social media presents a significant challenge in maintaining modesty, especially in terms of self-promotion and sharing personal content. While it can be a p...

In this reflection on the importance of positive feedback and recognizing strengths, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph shares a personal story of how a friend's simple a...

During a secretly recorded conversation at a Supreme Court dinner, Justice Samuel Alito expressed his personal views as a conservative Catholic, affirming th...

In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequen...

The text discusses the author's experience of caring for their sick father, who was once a survivor of Nazi Europe and Stalinist communism. The author reflec...

The episode explores the emotional challenges and political dynamics in Israel, highlighting the release of hostages from Gaza and Benny Gantz's departure fr...

The podcast episode explores the contrasting perspectives between Israelis' joy over the rescue of four hostages and global criticism concerning civilian cas...

The episode discusses the challenges of maintaining quality and consistent Torah study amidst life's distractions, including career demands, family obligatio...

The author reflects on a moment of realization in a social psychology class at York University about Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments in relation to t...

Learning to maintain a poker face is highlighted as a valuable skill in various aspects of life, especially in relationships and parenting. The ability to co...

The text discusses the complexity and oversimplification of opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, critiquing those who form shallow viewpoints withou...

A former nursery worker at Little Goldies, which was shut down by the United Synagogue following concerns about hygiene and safeguarding practices, lost her ...

A Jewish columnist reflects on the emotional toll of supporting Israel's war efforts in the face of civilian casualties, particularly in the aftermath of a t...

The Israel Policy Pod discusses the pressing need for meaningful reform within UNRWA, a crucial humanitarian agency for Palestinian refugees, amid accusation...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of living with a sense of urgency and purpose in his personal narrative about a life-...

As Israel's prolonged conflict in Gaza hits the six-month mark since October 7th, Daniil Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi engage in a deep reflection on the mo...

Two students at YULA, an Orthodox Jewish high school in Los Angeles, came forward to report an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female staff member, ...

The Department for Education issued warnings to 12 Charedi schools in 2023 following critical inspections, prompting schools to create action plans to addres...

Kosher restaurants are increasingly incorporating wagyu beef, a highly marbled and luxurious Japanese cattle breed, into their menus, a trend that has long b...

Exploring the consequences for bullies in the afterlife and discussing the ethical treatment of supernatural bears in this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole.

Dan Levitt, British Columbia's new seniors advocate, discusses his role in shaping policies for the province's elderly population and his advocacy at the Uni...

Whitney Weathers, a Black Christian woman working in the Jewish nonprofit sector as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice practitioner, reflects on her...

The video delves into Rochel's emotional journey of overcoming infertility struggles and the tragic loss of one of her twins, finding strength and faith alon...

On Lag B'Omer, amidst the tragedy in Meron, a woman grapples with buying a shirt for her son despite the chaos. She stumbles upon a wallet with a boy's ident...

Ivan Boesky, a prominent Jewish financier involved in illegal insider trading in the 1980s, passed away at 87. Boesky's misconduct caused a stir in the Jewis...

Ivan Boesky, a prominent Jewish financier involved in illegal insider trading in the 1980s, recently passed away at 87. Boesky's downfall caused a stir in th...