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An ethics group, Citizens for Responsible Ethics in Washington, is suing the Treasury Department for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information Act reque...

In this episode, the focus is on the importance of allies and supporters in advocating for marginalized communities. Jewish guest Brooke Kroeger discusses ho...

In this episode, author Brooke Kroeger discusses her book 'The Suffragents,' exploring how men supported women's suffrage movements, while Thorsten Wagner, t...

In 1960, a scandal involving Yale University students engaging in inappropriate behavior with a 14-year-old girl named Suzi gained widespread media attention...

Michael Twitty explores his multifaceted identity as a Black, Jewish, and gay culinary historian using food as a weapon against bigotry. Reflecting on the vi...

Sandra Iseman argues that Jewish teachings on compassion and empathy should compel Jews to avoid wearing fur. She underscores the ethical implications of fur...

Rabbi Zev Farber talks about his books on Jewish law and organ donation, illustrating how Jewish law is evolving to address modern issues. The discussion hig...

The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles. Manny is observant and studies ...

Dr. Erella Grassiani, an anthropologist, examines moral numbing among Israeli soldiers in the West Bank in her book "Soldiering the Occupation." She explores...

A woman withdrew from a planned press conference addressing her lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing him of child rape allegedly occurring at 1994 parties ...

The author recounts his experience hunting a deer with his brother-in-law and reflects on the profound lessons learned during the hunt, including a newfound ...

In Jewish tradition, truth is associated with God's reliability and trustworthiness, while people are considered prone to falsehood. The concept of truth is ...

In this special Yom Kippur-themed episode, the hosts of Unorthodox delve into the intricacies of apologies and atonement as they examine notable public apolo...

The trial of Israeli Defense Forces sergeant Elor Azaria, charged with manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian terrorist in Hebron, has sparked divisi...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviews Jonathan Sacks's book, "Not in God's Name," acknowledging its exploration of religious violence but critiquing its treatment of h...

In response to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's book "Not in Gods Name," Rabbi Shlomo Riskin argues that Sacks rejects political encroachment on religion but does not ...

"Values Investing" by Jonathan Gross discusses the moral lessons found in the investment advice of Warren Buffett, reflecting on concepts such as honesty and...

Elnathan John's novel "Born on a Tuesday" delves into the complexities of religious extremism through the story of Dantala, a young Muslim man in northern Ni...

Protesters gathered at a Whole Foods store to oppose CEO John Mackey's connection with former rabbi Marc Gafni, who has been accused of abuses of power, incl...

"Eye in the Sky" is a gripping film that delves into the moral complexities of drone warfare, focusing on a high-stakes mission aimed at capturing terrorists...

The Talmud, specifically in Tractate Gittin, discusses the intricacies of conditional divorces in Jewish law, focusing on documents, wording, and legal impli...

The text describes a poignant period leading up to and following the passing of someone named Dean in hospice care. It details the emotional process of witne...

In episode 26 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Bloomberg, Bernie, and Trump, with Jewish guest Mark Seidenfeld from Scholastic sharing his experience picking...

The article discusses four key lessons in virtue that Jews can learn from Martin Luther King, Jr., beyond the often-referenced connection to Rabbi Abraham Jo...

"Spotlight" is a powerful film that portrays the Boston Globe's investigative team, Spotlight, uncovering the sexual abuse of children by priests in the Bost...

In this Yom Kippur-themed episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the nuances and difficulties of apologies within and beyond Jewish tradition. They discuss...

The author reflects on the complex relationship with their mother, who struggled with mental illness and drug abuse before passing away. Despite the difficul...

The Israeli Agriculture minister has ordered the closure of Israel's largest slaughterhouse in the Galilee following an exposé by Channel 2 showing severe an...

The text discusses the concept of gifts of the body within Jewish tradition, focusing on ethical wills, organ donation, and whole body donation. It challenge...

The author reflects on their own conversion process and the impact of Rabbi Barry Freundel's conviction for voyeurism on conversion candidates. They suggest ...

The text challenges white American Jews to reconsider their views on race, pointing out the historical alliance between Jews and African Americans in fightin...

A member of a synagogue passed away by suicide, prompting the congregation to take turns sitting shmira, a Jewish ritual involving guarding the deceased befo...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized for describing the effects of mandatory vaccines as a 'Holocaust,' a comparison he used while opposing California legislatio...

Marking the 150th anniversary of the Thirteenth Amendment's passage, Richard Kreitner's piece examines the overlooked contributions of Jewish abolitionists i...

Four Orthodox rabbinic scholars, Michael Wygoda, J. David Bleich, Michael Broyde, and Itamar Warhaftig, assert that Jewish law permits torturing enemies in c...

Research shows that giving to charity not only stems from awareness of needs, such as natural disasters, but also from personal well-being, invoking feelings...

The text discusses the ethical considerations surrounding Israel's military operations, particularly focusing on Operation Protective Edge against Hamas. It ...

The discussion in this piece delves into the complexities faced by Jewish individuals regarding morality, social justice, and security in Israel. It touches ...

Eric Cheyfitz, a scholar at Cornell and a member of the American Studies Association, explains his support for the academic boycott of Israel. He draws paral...

Rabbi Menachem Tewel, also known as Mendel Tevel, was arrested at the JEM Center in Beverly Hills on child sex abuse charges from New York dating back to the...

The discussion explores the Story of Jonah as a lesson on solitary confinement and redemption in modern times. Drawing parallels between Jonah's solitude in ...

An internal MIT report on the Aaron Swartz case defends the university's actions while criticizing its lack of leadership in the face of the internet activis...

The text delves into the legal and ethical questions surrounding whether a ship captain must go down with their sinking ship, exemplified by the trial of Fra...

The author criticizes the argument that NSA surveillance is justified because individuals already share information willingly with corporations, highlighting...

The text is a personal reflection on the author's experience caring for his father as he faces declining health. The author grapples with the role reversal o...

Dignity, a central concept in human rights and moral discourse, is explored through various lenses in Jewish and Western thought. The multifaceted nature of ...

The Justice Department's secret seizure of two months' worth of telephone records from Associated Press reporters and editors in connection with a leaked al-...

"Mourning Under Glass: Reflections on a Son's Murder" by Naftali Moses is a deeply emotional account of the author's journey through grief after his son, Avr...

Elazar Stern, a former IDF general with a Religious Zionist background, details his journey through the ranks in his memoir "Navigations." Stern, distinguish...

This book by a prominent Lutheran ethicist explores the concept of human dignity and the essential nature of humanity. The author emphasizes the importance o...