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Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi share their profound sadness over the IDF mistakenly shooting and killing three Israeli hostages in Gaza who were wavi...

The current situation in Israel calls for showing support through volunteering and strategic philanthropic efforts. The goal is to empower and build resilien...

In this essay, Rabbi Arik Ascherman reflects on the current state of Israel and the challenges faced by those who oppose the occupation and advocate for just...

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, remains an important document that sets out the ideals of human dignity and...

Israeli civilians and scholars Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the moral complexities faced by Israel during times of conflict, particularl...

This article delves into the Jewish ethical and legal perspectives on the redemption of captives, a complex issue that implicates both historical precedent a...

Rabbi Seth Farber discusses how to adapt Jewish law in the modern state of Israel to address complex issues like mixed burials and the rights of women whose ...

The IDF's takeover of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital amid the broader conflict sparks debate around the hospital's symbolic significance. Some view it as emblemati...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in discussions regarding moral and immoral dilemmas, focusing on topics like the challenges Israe...

Abraham, known for his activism, challenges God's plan to destroy Sodom, arguing for justice and mercy. He negotiates with God to spare the city if righteous...

Rabbi Lebens explores the ethics of war in the context of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. While acknowledging the necessity to fight, he grapples with ...

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned terror attacks in the Israel-Hamas war, called for a ceasefire, and demanded the immediate release of hostages. Howev...

The text criticizes John Podhoretz for making disparaging remarks about Jordan, calling the country "of very little use to the world" and suggesting its crea...

The text discusses a recent blast at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza that was caused by a misfired rocket from the Islamic Jihad, leading to deaths among Pales...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi reflect on the concept of moral red lines in the context of Israel's ongoing war, questioning whether such lines exist...

The Parashah of the week, Bereshit, marks the beginning of the annual Torah cycle. A notable midrash from Ecclesiastes emphasizes the importance of respectin...

The text suggests a shift in the Democratic party's stance on certain issues, arguing that they have redefined themselves, not the Republicans. It questions ...

The podcast discusses instances of unbecoming behavior by politicians, including a congresswoman causing a disturbance at a Denver theater, a Virginia candid...

Eli Lake discusses on a podcast the news that Hunter Biden is facing indictment on a gun charge, rather than on allegations related to influence-peddling inv...

Yuval Levin discusses an article in the New York Times suggesting that the cost of Medicare has significantly decreased, raising the question of whether it i...

The text is about a podcast where the host expresses fatigue with discussing Trump in American politics but ends up discussing him anyway, highlighting the c...

The podcast discusses the connection between new inflation numbers and a general sense of unease in society, linking certain criminal behaviors like shoplift...

Rabbi Jonathan Perlman, a survivor of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, reflects on the sentencing of the shooter to death. He argues that vengeance does no...

The podcast discusses Democratic representatives criticizing IRS whistleblowers to defend Joe Biden regarding the Hunter Biden issue, highlighting a shift in...

The discussion revolves around whether we should praise wealthy leftists like Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces legal issues related to his cryptocurrency exchang...

Eliana Johnson reveals in a podcast that a photograph shows Hunter Biden with his father Joe Biden on the day in 2017 when Hunter reportedly threatened a Chi...

In a podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, there is a discussion about the Justice Department's decision to indict Donald Trump, with Lake expressing skepticis...

This article highlights the plight of adjunct faculty, who constitute over 70% of university faculty yet are significantly underpaid and lack job security. D...

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, a vegan for 12 years, has issued a challenge offering $5,000 to anyone willing to debate him on veganism in front of their congregat...

In a podcast discussing the erosion of trust in American society, connections are drawn between bank failures, tech failures, moral failings among politician...

The discussion focuses on the battery and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump and its potential implications if he loses. It also touches on Joe Biden's ...

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian Jewish dissident and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason by a M...

The podcast discusses the complexity of recent leaks, increased lawlessness in Chicago, and the New York Times' shifting narrative.

The article examines how American Jews perceive and engage with religious freedom in the context of the Dobbs decision and broader reproductive rights discus...

The text discusses the notion that even if one believes that legal actions against a public figure are an overreach, it is still possible to hold the opinion...

The podcast criticizes President Joe Biden for making ice cream jokes and anti-Republican remarks in response to a school shooting in Nashville, questioning ...

In a podcast episode, the discussion covers a New York Times story that presents a stroke victim in a depressive state in a positive light, questioning the r...

In a recent discussion on "Just Be a Mensch," Avi and Phoebe explore the concept of being a good person, referencing New York Magazine's 194 rules on social ...

The Torah does not explicitly address betting on the Super Bowl, but many rabbis disapprove of gambling, citing Talmudic teachings that frown upon it, though...

An AI-generated version of the sitcom Seinfeld on Twitch, named Nothing, Forever, was suspended for two weeks due to the AI character Larry making transphobi...

Gregory Kaplun, an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn, is a dedicated cat rescuer caring for feral cat colonies in his Midwood neighborhood and beyond. Partneri...

Rabbi Joshua Franklin of the Skverer sect of Hasidic Judaism caused a stir by using the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to help write a recent sermon, revealing to his ...

The text discusses allegations of Joe Biden mishandling classified documents and questions if this poses legal risks for him and his team. It mentions a seco...

Journalist Nancy Rommelmann's article "A Murder in Portland" delves into the perceived dangers posed by progressives in Portland who are focused on liberatin...

The podcast discusses the January 6 report, questioning if it represents overreach or if its conclusions are morally justified, even if not a precise legal s...

The article discusses the significance of Donald Trump's call for extra-Constitutional means to return to the presidency, the lack of denouncement from Repub...

The article discusses the concept of 'neemanut'—a deep-seated commitment or loyalty—regarding the global Jewish community and, specifically, the state of Isr...

The article explores the complex process of rebuilding Jewish communities after instances of sexual abuse and harassment are revealed. It features insights f...

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is betting big on the Metaverse, with its Meta Quest Pro aiming to lead the virtual reality race. Mark Zuckerberg views the...

This episode delves into the unsettling practices of Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, a major Jewish funeral home in Canada, focusing on their controversial ...