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During the 1960s, a Jewish graduate student at the University of Michigan encountered ambivalence towards Jewish identity among his peers and faculty members...

There has been a noticeable decline in the number of Jewish students at Ivy League universities in recent years, with significant drops in Jewish representat...

In TanakhCast #142: The Eclipse of God Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, discussing passages from Genesis to 2 Chron...

Adi Gordon, a professor, examines Hans Kohn, a prominent 20th-century scholar of nationalism and former Zionist, in his book Towards Nationalism's End. Gordo...

Jonathan Sarna, a professor of American Jewish history, co-edited a book titled "Lincoln and the Jews: A History" with Benjamin Shapell, exploring the relati...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment leading to European ...

In TanakhCast #141, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chroni...

In his book "Religion on the Battlefield," Ron Hassner delves into the role of religious faith and practices in contemporary warfare, arguing that religious ...

In the Tel Aviv Review, Ron Hassner, a political science professor at UC Berkeley, delves into his book "Religion on the Battlefield," examining the role of ...

The Israel on Campus Coalition, a major pro-Israel organization, monitored a gathering of progressive Jewish students from Open Hillel at Wesleyan University...

Eran Kaplan, an Israel Studies professor at San Francisco State University, evaluates the phenomenon of Post-Zionism in his book "Beyond Post-Zionism," notin...

Reflecting on her life journey, Roseanne Benjamin recounts her bat mitzvah experience and her subsequent reconnection with Judaism through her son's bar mitz...

Dr. Lee Perlman from Tel Aviv University's Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research delves into his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!" in which he examine...

Dr. Lee Perlman explores the potential of joint Jewish-Arab theater productions in fostering peace building in his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!". Thi...

Professor Salo Wittmayer Baron, a renowned scholar of Jewish history, challenged the conventional view of Jewish suffering by presenting a comprehensive soci...

Hillel International is reportedly distancing itself from philanthropist Michael Steinhardt following claims of inappropriate comments made by him. While Ste...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is reopening an investigation into alleged anti-Semitic incidents at Rutgers University following ...

The author reflects on the concept of opportunity cost introduced during an economics class in college and how it applies to various life choices, such as ac...

Jay Kelman discusses the issue of affordability in Jewish day school education, proposing a solution that focuses on using monies raised to address current n...

A 32-year-old mother of two reflects on her experience participating in Birthright, a trip to Israel aimed at young Jewish adults. Despite not fitting the ty...

In TanakhCast #139: The Not-Chosen Edition, the podcast explores and reflects on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesis to 2 Chroni...

Dr. Yaakov Elman, a Torah scholar, mentor, and expert in Talmud studies, made a profound impact on his students and community through his extensive knowledge...

Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron debate hot topics including the legality of unvaccinated children attending school in Israel, the societ...

Yaakov Elman was a unique and dedicated scholar known for his proficiency in both traditional Jewish learning and academic Talmud study at Yeshiva University...

Professor Yaakov Elman was a distinguished Talmud scholar known for his unique depth and interdisciplinary approach to studying the Babylonian Talmud. Despit...

Dr. Yaakov Elman, who recently passed away, is remembered by Mahnaz Moazami for his significant contributions to the academic field of Irano-Talmudica, where...

The essay reflects on the legacy of Dr. Yaakov Elman, not only as a scholar but also as a teacher who inspired students with his egalitarian approach and lov...

In "The Burnt Pot," the author explores themes of assimilation, identity, and Jewish continuity through the lens of characters in Zadie Smith's novel "White ...

Allan Arkush raises concerns about the future of Jewish life in the American melting pot, asserting that Orthodoxy seems to be the most sustainable approach ...

Jewish day schools were once frowned upon by American Jews, who favored the public school system as a means of integration into American society. However, be...

The discussion revolves around the challenges facing American Jews in maintaining their distinctive culture and religious commitments in a society marked by ...

Eviatar Zerubavel, a sociology professor at Rutgers University, delves into the significance of the ordinary in his book Taken for Granted: The Remarkable Po...

The text discusses the lesser-known brother of the renowned Jewish scholar Gershom Scholem, a Communist named Werner, who is overshadowed by his famous sibli...

TanakhCast #138 is part of a series where the Tanakh is explored, covering 4 chapters every two weeks starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. This episode foc...

Laura Adkins and Aiden Pink, journalists at The Forward, created a comprehensive guide ranking over 200 colleges for Jewish students based on factors such as...

The article discusses the presence of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement on college campuses, aiming to divest from companies affiliated wi...

The article discusses the history of Jewish education in America, focusing on the development of secular Yiddish schools from 1917 to 1950. These schools aim...

Dr. Dror Yinon from Bar-Ilan University explores the ongoing relevance of Existentialism in today's world, particularly in light of populism and post-truth t...

Dr. Dror Yinon from Bar-Ilan University discusses a recent series of lectures on Existentialism at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, highlighting the endurin...

In TanakhCast #137: The Three No, Four Yes Edition, the discussion revolves around examining and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, s...

A wave of hardline tactics targeting students critical of Israel, particularly the BDS movement, has emerged with a secretive and aggressive approach. At Geo...

An Israeli entrepreneur, Yaakov Seh-Lavan, has repurposed a bunker at the site of the intense 1973 Yom Kippur War battle of Tel Saki into an Escape Room. Dur...

The article discusses the academic achievements of Asian-American students at schools like Harvard, attributing their success to their work ethic and dedicat...

In TanakhCast #136, the discussion focuses on delving into and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and progressi...

David Bilchitz, a law professor, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" a legal framework to align business development with t...

The article discusses the issue of women's advanced Torah study within Modern Orthodox communities. The author reflects on the challenges and societal norms ...

At the 2018 AIS Conference, a plenary session featured a discussion on the Berkeley School's approach to Hebrew literature, aimed at expanding its study beyo...

The article reflects on the nature of faith, particularly within the context of Orthodox Judaism, focusing on the interplay between belief, rational argument...

Professor Eva Jablonka from Tel Aviv University explores the evolution of conscience and the development of the soul in her upcoming book "The Evolution of t...

Professor Eva Jablonka from Tel Aviv University explores the concept of conscience and its development within the evolution process in her upcoming book "The...