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A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals. Drawing fro...

Jonathan Safran Foer advocates for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting out animal-derived products, emphasizing the environmental impact ...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the intricate process of apologies in both personal conflicts and broader cultural contexts. They discuss th...

Christopher Browning's examination of ordinary German men turning into killers raises questions about whether the Holocaust should be viewed as a universal h...

During the Nine Days leading up to Tisha B'Av, a time of abstaining from meat and wine, a discussion on the ethics of animal slaughter arises, questioning if...

Progressive Jewish organizations, including Truah and J Street, are advocating for Jews across the U.S. to show solidarity with immigrant communities on Tish...

CJ Werleman discusses the implications of the El Paso mass shooting, in which a gunman influenced by white supremacy and Donald Trump's rhetoric killed at le...

The article discusses the peculiar nature of Ashkenazi Jewish quarrels, noting that they can be more persistent and bitter than in other cultures, often revo...

Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, donated $50,000 in 2017 through his charity, Gratitude America, to the UJA-Federation of New York, t...

The text discusses the experience of loving and losing an addict, portraying the emotional journey of the narrator whose partner struggled with addiction and...

"Sacred Training" is a halakhic guidebook edited by Dr. Jerry Karp and Dr. Matthew Schaikewitz, written by insiders in the medical field to assist Orthodox p...

In "The Sounds of Silence," John Gray, a retired philosophy professor, critiques atheist thinking for resembling monotheism in seeking an intelligible order ...

Herman Wouk, a celebrated but often overlooked Jewish American author, injected Jewish themes into postwar American literature in an innovative yet understat...

The Szyk Haggadah is a renowned illuminated Haggadah created by Polish-Jewish artist Arthur Szyk during World War II. This unique version of the Passover Hag...

The text delves into the moral complexities surrounding the tenth plague in the story of the Exodus from Egypt. It questions the justice of God killing all E...

Dr. Lara Kollab, who was fired by the Cleveland Clinic due to her history of anti-Semitic tweets, had a job offer withdrawn by Kern Medical Center in Califor...

The discussion revolves around the Haftarah of Shabbat Zakhor, focusing on the tension between sacrifice and obedience as exemplified by King Shaul's actions...

In a satirical take, noted cartoonist and humorist Jules Feiffer reflects on former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's latest coffee venture. Feiffer's commentar...

Leora Mallach, co-founder of Beantown Jewish Gardens, emphasizes the importance of integrating Jewish tradition with contemporary issues like food justice, h...

The essay explores the concept of justice in rabbinic Judaism in light of the #MeToo movement, which has highlighted issues of sexual harassment and abuse. I...

Yechezkel Nakar, an Orthodox Jewish man, was declared dead based on brain death criteria despite his heart continuing to beat for three weeks after his death...

Amélie Wen Zhao, an immigrant female author with a successful publishing deal for her debut young adult fiction trilogy, faced backlash from YA Twitter befor...

The text discusses the current wave of anti-vaccine hysteria and its impact on various communities, including Orthodox Jews. It highlights key factors contri...

In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Leah Forster discusses her experiences with being ostracized by the Orthodox Jewish community due to her sexuality, a...

Dr. Hagai Boas, from the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, addresses the topic of bioethics and biopolitics in Israel in a co-edited volume titled "Bioethics and...

Despite his significant wealth of nearly $324 million, Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and White House senior adviser, reportedly avoided paying ...

Joel Cohen critiques Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels for publicly shaming Stephen Miller, a former congregant and senior advisor to President Trump, during his Ros...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore various aspects of apology and repentance, reflecting on their significance during the High Holy Days. They ...

The author recounts their experience leading Rosh Hashanah services for Jewish inmates at Rikers Island, emphasizing the profound impact of connecting with t...

In the Orthodox Jewish community and beyond, egg freezing has become a popular option for women seeking to preserve their fertility due to various circumstan...

The text discusses how religious organizations, including the Jewish community, are grappling with the issue of clergy sexual abuse in the wake of the Pennsy...

Rav Kook, a prominent Jewish thinker, stands out for his use of spiritual diaries alongside traditional genres like commentary and essays. The recent publica...

The Torah emphasizes the concept of atonement for bloodshed, stating that only the blood of the perpetrator can cleanse the land polluted by spilled blood. I...

Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma, seeking forgiveness and coping with injustice in the aftermath of violence. Her ...

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg passionately argues that the Jewish community should oppose the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Trump administration's tra...

Rabbi Jason Weiner's book, "Jewish Guide to Practical Medical Decision Making," provides a clear and compassionate guide to navigating medical dilemmas in li...

Pnina Sharvit Baruch discusses the rules of engagement for the IDF in responding to the Gaza demonstrations on a show hosted by Eli and Evan. The conversatio...

Gerald M. Steinberg critiques Amnesty International (AI) for its persistent campaign against Israel, accusing the organization of being biased and propagatin...

The term "microaggressions" refers to subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory remarks or actions that can have harmful effects on individuals, particular...

In this episode, former evangelical preacher Bart Campolo discusses his transition to becoming a secular humanist chaplain, sharing insights into maintaining...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky clarifies the Jewish law concerning the requirement to wash one's hands (netilat yadayim) before eating bread, dispelling the mis...

The Talmudic text explores the rabbis' views on interactions between Jews and non-Jews, painting a picture of suspicion and potential harm directed towards J...

In light of renewed attention to Dylan Farrow's allegations against Woody Allen and the #MeToo movement, various actors who worked with Allen have expressed ...

The text discusses the complexity of concepts like repentance, free will, virtue ethics, and moral development, focusing on the perspectives of various philo...

The article argues that the term "Judeo-Christian values" is often used by figures like Donald Trump and other GOP members not to reflect Jewish inclusion, b...

Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service, highlights the urgent Jewish responsibility to aid the persecuted Rohingya people, drawing p...

The author issued an apology for a previous article on Harvey Weinstein, acknowledging it was rushed and uninformed, especially in light of further damning r...

Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor, who was experimented on by Dr. Josef Mengele in Auschwitz, shared in a widely viewed video her decision to forgive Mengele ...

The text explores the concept of repentance and moral conflict through a discussion of Aristotle's ideas on akrasia (weakness of the will) and Alasdair MacIn...

The legend of Narcissus, as retold by Ovid, involves a young man overly obsessed with his own beauty, leading to tragic consequences. In contrast, in a Talmu...