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Abraham Joshua Heschel, a prominent Jewish thinker and refugee scholar, faced uncertain times during Nazi rule in the 1930s. In a new collection of his writi...

The author reflects on his journey as a writer, admitting to early aspirations to imitate literary giants like Henry James, even though it took him until alm...

Professor Joseph Zeira from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem presents his new book "The Israeli Economy," which serves as a comprehensive introduction to v...

Economist Joseph Zeira from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about his book "The Israeli Economy" as discussed on the Tel Aviv Review. The book serve...

In this TanakhCast episode, the focus is on the discussion and exploration of four chapters from the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and progre...

The author argues that while philanthropy is crucial for supporting Jewish education, it should be directed towards consumers rather than schools to make edu...

The article addresses the fine line between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, emphasizing that while anti-Israel speech can often be anti-Semitic, it is still ...

Many Israelis only connect with Judaism when they come to America due to feeling overwhelmed by religious coercion in Israel, leading them to explore their J...

The Garden Grove Unified School District in California has reopened an investigation into students from Pacifica High School who were caught on video making ...

High school athletes in southern California's Pacifica High School in Garden Grove were reported to have given a Nazi salute and chanted a supportive song du...

Dr. Eitan Regev, an economist and Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, highlights the negative impact of Israel's heavy focus on academic educa...

Dr. Eitan Regev, an economist and Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the negative impact of Israel's overemphasis on academic educa...

In response to a proposal to stop funding Jewish day schools, the author argues that the primary reason for high tuition costs is not frivolous spending but ...

In episode 164 of TanakhCast, the focus is on discussing the blessings associated with the patriarchs in the Bible. Every two weeks, the podcast delves into ...

In "Teaching Talmud in the 21st Century: A Student Voice," the authors express gratitude to their educational institutions and highlight the importance of in...

The text discusses the historical roots of anti-Semitism, particularly focusing on the origins of anti-Jewish sentiment in ancient Alexandria, where Jews exc...

The article addresses the issue of affordability in Jewish day schools, pointing out that despite significant philanthropic donations, the cost of Jewish edu...

In the face of New York State's attempts to impose strict educational regulations on private and religious schools, a history lesson from 80 years ago resurf...

The article explores the blurring of boundaries between Halakhah and Aggadah in the Talmud, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the text that combines le...

A survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that non-Jewish Americans lack knowledge about Judaism, scoring poorly on questions related to Jewish history, p...

The Jewish Peoples School of Montreal, known as the Folks Shule, was founded in response to the unique cultural and historical circumstances in Montreal, whe...

In TanakhCast #162: The Thanos Edition, the focus is on exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and c...

Israel's new Education Minister endorsed gay conversion therapy, sparking controversy. The podcast 'Unorthodox' features an interview with Mathew Shurka, fou...

Palestinian professor Mohammed Dajani emphasizes the importance of teaching his students about the Holocaust, sharing insights gained from taking Palestinian...

Palestinian professor Mohammed Dajani emphasizes the importance of teaching his students about the Holocaust, sharing insights gained from trips to Auschwitz...

In a discussion on Jewish education, Jay Goldmintz reflects on the different approaches in teaching Torah, highlighting the normative-ideational focus on tra...

The text delves into the author's reflections on his Jewish heritage and experiences at Harvard University, juxtaposing his family's history as Hebrew teache...

Rabbi David Stein offers a critical analysis of the challenges facing Modern Orthodox education, emphasizing the need to instill the values of Modern Orthodo...

Yuli Tamir, a scholar and former government minister, presents a case for liberal nationalism in her book "Why Nationalism," challenging the idea that libera...

The American Library Association has decided to rename the Melvil Dewey Medal due to the anti-Semitic and racist views held by Melvil Dewey, the founder of t...

"Anti-Zionism on Campus" edited by Andrew Pessin and Doron S. Ben-Atar discusses the rise of anti-Semitism disguised as anti-Zionism on American campuses, fo...

In TanakhCast #160, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering reflections and insights on the t...

The relationship between Jewish writers Saul Bellow and Bette Howland is explored in this text that delves into their deep emotional connection, marked by th...

Morris Freedman's 1954 exploration of Ramah, a Jewish summer camp emphasizing Hebrew immersion, reveals a postwar Jewish cultural phenomenon that sought to h...

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a Middle East conference on Gaza co-sponsored by Duke University and the University of North Carolina-Chape...

The text discusses the state of Orthodox belief among young Jewish day school graduates who struggle to articulate their belief in God and the uniqueness of ...

Rebbetzin Leah Kohn developed the Kivun curriculum to address the lack of deep discussion around Jewish philosophical topics in high schools. The two-year pr...

The American Hebrew Academy, founded by Chico Sabbah in 1996, aimed to be an elite international Jewish boarding school but faced challenges leading to its c...

In episode 185 of Who You Gonna Call, the focus is on celebrating father figures. Jewish guest Violet Ramis Stiel shares insights from her memoir "Ghostbuste...

In a special episode honoring Shavuot and the story of Ruth, the Unorthodox podcast delves into various conversion narratives. From Ashley Wallace's journey ...

Prof. Hanna Yablonka, a historian at Ben-Gurion University, explores the lives of a distinct cohort of Israelis who were born alongside the establishment of ...

Prof. Hanna Yablonka's book "Children By The Book: Biography of a Generation" delves into the lives of Israelis born in 1948, creating a collective portrait ...

Yehuda Sabiner, a Ger Hasid, became the first in Israel from his community to complete medical studies at the Technion, paving the way for other Haredim to p...

The text discusses the dilemma faced by Jewish educators regarding how much power and freedom to give to students in their learning process. Inspired by Paul...

The article explores the teachings of Behag (Baal Halakhot Gedolot) on the counting of the Omer, challenging the common understanding as presented in later a...

TanakhCast #158 delves into the concept of the tragedy of the commons, exploring the implications within the Tanakh. The podcast series discusses 4 chapters ...

In episode 181 of Unorthodox, journalist Matti Friedman discusses his book 'Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel', focusing on the True s...

The article discusses the implementation of progressive Jewish education at The Idea School in Tenafly, NJ, which integrates interdisciplinary, project-based...

In episode #157 of TanakhCast, the host delves into discussing and reflecting on four chapters from the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and mov...

Mark Lilla, a Columbia University Professor, shares insights from his book "The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics" during the National Library...