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The episode dives into the chilling case of Malka Leifer, a former headmistress accused of sexually abusing students, and the tenacious work of Shana Aaronso...

Rabbi Louis J. Sachs and Dr. Karen Devon discuss the ethical, religious, and personal considerations surrounding Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) ...

Rabbi Louis J. Sachs and Dr. Karen Devon discuss their nuanced support for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) within the Jewish community, considering the co...

In this open letter, Rabbi Oury Cherki explores Judaism's view of Islam and calls for constructive dialogue between the two religions. He highlights the comm...

Shlomo Brody discusses the complex history and application of Jewish military ethics throughout history and its relevance to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The c...

Mariano Janin, the father of Mia Janin, a 14-year-old JFS student who tragically died by suicide, urges the Jewish community to reflect on her death and take...

The article highlights the problem of institutional rot within the United Nations (UN), focusing on the recent firing of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) e...

Rabbi Art Green, the founding dean of Hebrew College's rabbinical school, has been forced into retirement and barred from campus due to inappropriate behavio...

The author reflects on his initial support for Israel's war in Gaza and grapples with the tough questions raised by critics. He cites the late Israeli author...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the International Court of Justice's recent ruling concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza, examining it...

The United States has temporarily halted payments to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to allegations that 12 of its employees participa...

Rabbi Yonatan Neril highlights the need for a spiritual transformation to address the climate crisis by integrating Jewish teachings with ecological awarenes...

Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the necessity of integrating spirituality into our approach to the climate crisis, advocating for a deep connection with the na...

In this issue of Family First, different readers write in to share their thoughts and ask questions on various topics. One reader discusses the benefits of u...

In this piece, the author reflects on the power of faces in the context of war and conflict, particularly in Israel. They describe the ritual of looking at t...

The author reflects on the importance of believing and supporting survivors of sexual violence. They acknowledge the difficulty of confronting the truth that...

As Israel-Hamas tensions reach the 100-day mark, Yonit and Jonathan delve into the multisided conflicts facing Israel, including the legal battle in the Inte...

Los Angeles Times executive editor Kevin Merida has announced his resignation, and it is suspected that a disagreement over Israel coverage may have played a...

In this Shiur, Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht discusses various halachic issues related to using Amazon on Shabbat. He addresses questions such as whether it is perm...

As the US political market is expected to spend up to $17 billion on advertising in the 2024 elections, concerns arise about the use of deepfake technology t...

The text discusses the concept of revisionist journalism in the context of asymmetrical warfare, focusing on the recent shift towards a new tolerance for col...

The text discusses an incident of alleged plagiarism involving a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) hire at Harvard University. The author questions the ...

An Orthodox Jewish school in Houston, Texas, has reported credible allegations of inappropriate behavior against its former head of school, Rabbi Ari Segal. ...

In this article, Aryeh Klapper revisits Rav Shaul Yisraeli's analysis of civilian casualties in the context of halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics. Klapper high...

The author reflects on the experience of grieving the loss of her husband. She initially underestimated the impact of losing a spouse and compares it to the ...

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...