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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...

Pope Francis, formerly Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, faces criticism from some Argentinians who claim he remained silent during Argentina's "Di...

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...

The article discusses the author's experiences with a rabbi named George Finkelstein who was accused of abusing his power by wrestling with students and enga...

Veganism is gaining popularity in Israel, a country known for its meat-loving culinary traditions. The trend was sparked by animal-rights activists who popul...

The text discusses the psychological obstacles to teshuvah (repentance) faced by individuals who may believe they have no need for repentance due to their ob...

The article by Michael Moynihan details the deception of journalist Jonah Lehrer, focusing on his fabrications in the best-selling book 'Imagine: How Creativ...

The article discusses the moral dilemma and inaction of the Obama Administration in response to the escalating violence in Syria, drawing parallels to the co...

In Montreal's Hasidic community, obtaining kosher wine beyond the limited selection at government-owned stores led to an underground network of obtaining and...

In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit ...

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 is poignantly captured in this article originally from the Forverts, highlighting the criminal negligence leadin...

The article recounts the controversial acquittal of Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, owners of the Triangle Waist Company, after a jury found them not guilty in ...

Victor Shteynman, Juror No. 10 in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory trial, voiced regret over the acquittal of the factory's owners, attributing his decision t...

Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, owners of the Triangle Waist Company, were indicted for first-degree manslaughter following the tragic fire that claimed 146 liv...

This poignant piece, originally published in the Forverts in 1911, mourns the heartbreaking loss of young workers in a catastrophic fire at a non-union sweat...

The Building Department has lodged complaints against the landlord of a new shop opened by Triangle Waist Co., noting that its location at 5-9 University Pla...

In a harrowing account originally published by the Forverts in 1911, the article details the horrific tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. This d...

The essay discusses the evolution of kidney donation in Jewish law, highlighting the historical context and halachic considerations surrounding living kidney...

The article discusses the concept of the "Noah Conundrum" when faced with selecting animals for survival, similar to Noah choosing animals for the ark based ...

Sholom Rubashkin, the ultra-Orthodox owner of the Agriprocessors kosher meat-packing plant, was acquitted of 67 counts of child labor violations in Iowa, con...

Steve Almond responds to a question in the Bintel Brief about visiting friends with a potential bedbug infestation. He advises getting clear information abou...

The article addresses calls for Hamas to investigate potential war crimes as outlined in the Goldstone Report, which previously focused on alleged Israeli of...

Shmuley Boteach, a notable Orthodox rabbi, television host, and author, has vocalized his criticism of the Chabad-Lubavitch community, of which he was once a...

In this article, Rabbi Jay Michaelson emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship as a Jewish duty, challenging the gentle rhetoric of Jewish envi...

The Baltimore Jewish community is grappling with a tumultuous situation following exposés in the Baltimore Jewish Times concerning allegations of sexual abus...

The text discusses the controversial topic of circumcision, focusing on the book "Marked in Your Flesh" by Leonard B. Glick. Glick challenges the traditional...