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This episode of Unorthodox, recorded live from the Limmud Festival in Birmingham, UK, features guest discussions with Yiddish singer Anthony Mordechai Tzvi R...

The text describes the author's experiences at the Givat Gonen School, which focused on integrating students from different backgrounds in Jerusalem. The aut...

The author discusses the challenges of rising Jewish day school tuition and the lack of significant change despite efforts to address the issue. They created...

At the sixteenth World Congress of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem in 2013, a special session was dedicated to Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein in honor of his 80th bir...

The ultra-Orthodox community in Israel was once seen as integrating more into modern Israeli society, but this trend has stalled recently, with a plateau in ...

In TanakhCast #123, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concludin...

The author passionately advocates for women's participation in in-depth Torah study within batei midrash, despite challenges and limitations in the tradition...

The author reflects on her experiences navigating the limited opportunities for women in Talmud study within the Modern Orthodox community, highlighting inst...

In 1993, Henry Louis Gates Jr. critiqued the rising movement to ban hate speech, pointing out a contradiction in its premise that hate speech was structurall...

The kibbutz, once viewed as a successful utopian experiment in Israel, has undergone significant changes over the years, with many kibbutzim privatizing and ...

Rabbi Dr. Neil Gillman, a prominent figure in contemporary Jewish theology, passed away in 2017 after a long career at the Jewish Theological Seminary of Ame...

Prof. Hindy Najman from the University of Oxford aims to modernize the analysis of ancient Jewish scriptures by moving away from outdated Protestant and paro...

Dr. Eliezer Berkovits describes a poignant scene in a Jewish neighborhood where an elderly man, deeply engrossed in traditional Jewish literature, sits on a ...

TanakhCast #121 presents an ongoing podcast series where 4 chapters of the Tanakh are discussed every two weeks, covering material from Genesis to 2 Chronicl...

Mary Peldman, the new principal of The Sephardic Academy in Manhattan, draws inspiration from the Montessori Method and medieval Andalusian Jewish education ...

The writer reflects on their profound connection to the study of Talmud at the Drisha Institute, where they first encountered the text and discovered their l...

Jack Bieler champions women's Talmud study, noting the importance of individual interest and ability in Jewish education. He highlights the need to recognize...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch delves into the intricacies of the Talmud's organization through his daily study of a page of Talmud. Despite the Talmud's hierar...

In episode 120 of TanakhCast, the focus is on discussing and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and culminating...

Dr. Kinneret Lahad from Tel Aviv University introduces her book "A Table for One: Re-Scheduling Singlehood and Time" in which she offers a fresh perspective ...

In episode 115 of "Unorthodox," recorded live at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City, the hosts welcome food writer Mark Bittman, who discusses the r...

Rabbi Hershel Schachter's faith centers on the concept of mesorah, the chain of rabbinic transmission that upholds Orthodox tradition, guided by divine inter...

Dr. Nicholas John from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem delves into his book "The Age of Sharing" on the Tel Aviv Review, sponsored by The Van Leer Jerusal...

Peter Saul's provocative and contradictory paintings have earned him a reputation as a brutally honest storyteller in American postwar art. Despite his confr...

The TanakhCast podcast explores the Tanakh, covering 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The latest episode focuses on the theme of succ...

Jonathan Israel discusses his book "Expanding Blaze: How the American Revolution Ignited the World, 1775-1848" on the impact of the American Revolution globa...

Dr. David Hirsh, a sociologist at Goldsmith's, University of London, explores the rise of anti-Semitic attitudes within socialist and progressive groups in h...

Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano of IPF discuss the Balfour Declaration's significance with British history teacher Michael Davies, focusing on its impact on...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano discuss with UK history teacher Michael Davies the centenary of the Balfour Declaratio...

Peter Berger, a baptized Jew born in Austria, was a renowned sociologist known for his analysis of religion in modern society. His work highlighted the resil...

In TanakhCast episode #118, titled "The Meanwhile in Egypt Edition," the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering material from...

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization with a century-long history of humanitarian efforts, has recently shifted its focus towa...

In "Postmodern Orthodoxy: Giving Voice to a New Generation" by Gil Perl, the focus is on addressing the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox Millennials, part...

The article discusses the state of advanced Talmud Torah for women, particularly in the context of Rabbi Soloveitchik's influence and the experience of teach...

Rabbi Yonah Schiller, the Executive Director of Tulane Hillel, has transformed Jewish outreach by implementing a unique model that prioritizes student leader...

The article discusses the ongoing debate around the inclusion of women in intensive Torah study, particularly focusing on the need to update communal attitud...

In episode 117 of TanakhCast titled "The First is Worst Edition," the hosts discuss 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering texts from Genesis to ...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein emphasizes the importance of women's Torah study and religious practice, rooted in a concern for current and future generations. He...

Professor Alon Tal, known for founding the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and serving as the Chair of the Department of Public Policy at Tel Aviv ...

Dr. Rachel Pear, a teaching assistant at Bar-Ilan University and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Haifa, discusses the diverse viewpoints within Je...

Devora Steinmetz responds to Rabbi Saul Berman's essay on Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's influence on women's Talmud study. She appreciates the progress made...

Leonard A. Matanky reflects on his experience teaching girls Talmud at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago for nearly 30 years, emphasizing the importance of...

Dr. Guy Laron, a senior lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the 1967 Arab-Israeli war in his book "The Six Day War: The Breaking of the Midd...

In TanakhCast #116, the podcast delves into the Hebrew Bible, examining chapters from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks. The episode titled "The Palace...

Dr. Yifat Gutman, a senior lecturer at Ben-Gurion University, explores memory activism in her book about reshaping the past for a better future in Israel and...

Princeton psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck, known for her work on reducing social tensions like bullying and ethnic conflicts, was awarded a MacArthur Genius G...

In 1976, a movement to introduce intensive Talmud study at Stern College for Women was born, prompted by Dr. Haym Soloveitchik's belief in the importance of ...

Rabbi Shai Held, president of Mechon Hadar and author of The Heart of Torah, discusses his insights on the Torah, particularly Leviticus, sharing how he foun...

Dr. Eli Cook from the University of Haifa delves into his book, The Pricing of Progress, on the significance of economic indicators as the metric of progress...

Rabbi Ari Berman, the President of Yeshiva University, delivered a Shiur Petihah (opening lecture) focusing on Tractate Sukkah, tying it to the new administr...