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Shlomo Riskin reflects on the profound influence of Professor Louis Feldman, his teacher at Yeshiva University. Despite initially taking a Latin class to rea...

Laura Kipnis, in her book "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus," criticizes how Title IX, originally designed to address gender discrimination...

Professor Aeyal Gross from Tel Aviv University's law school presents his book "The Writing on the Wall: Rethinking the International Law of Occupation," in w...

The text discusses the legacy of Professor Nehama Leibowitz on the twentieth anniversary of her passing and reflects on her influence on Jewish scholarship, ...

Professor Meron Medzini, a Japanologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, delves into his latest book "Under the Shadow of the Rising Sun: Japan and the...

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions with Jewish author Daphne Merkin on the stigma surrounding depression in both Jewish and broader communities,...

Prof. Louis H. Feldman, a Harvard-trained expert in Greek and Latin, was hired by Yeshiva University in 1955 where he joined the Department of History due to...

Professor Louis Feldman, remembered fondly for his unique teaching style and expertise as a Harvard-trained classicist, made significant contributions to the...

"Hamilton and the Orthodox Underdog" by Alexandra Fleksher explores the resonance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical "Hamilton" among audiences, particularl...

The text discusses the friendship between the renowned Talmudic scholar Saul Lieberman and the great Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, shedding light on their conn...

In "The Story of Hebrew," Lewis Glinert presents Hebrew as a language with a rich and complex history, detailing its survival and evolution over centuries. G...

Dr. Heather McRobie, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, specializes in Egypt's constitutional law post the 2011 uprising against President Hosni ...

The text discusses the hypothetical scenario of what would have happened if Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein had not moved to Israel and had stayed in the United St...

TanakhCast #101 is part of a series that explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering the texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicle...

The appointment of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman as President of Yeshiva University offers a moment to reflect on the state of Modern Orthodoxy in the U.S. while high...

Pinchas Peli, a renowned writer and professor of Jewish thought, played a significant role in popularizing the ideas of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Joseph B. ...

Dr. Yael Berda, a sociologist and anthropologist, delves into her upcoming book "Permit" that scrutinizes Israeli surveillance practices over Palestinians in...

TanakhCast #99: The Jew, Speak Judean Edition is a podcast series that delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters at a time, from Genesis...

In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and ho...

Jews were found to be the most positively perceived religious group in America according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, maintaining their top rankin...

In response to the Orthodox Union's statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues, Sara Wolkenfeld reflects on the implications for day school education,...

Dr. Karin Loevy and Dr. Yoav Mehozay, experts in law and sociology, respectively, highlight the prevalence of states of emergency and their implications for ...

Dr. Arthur Hyman, a prominent scholar, teacher, and respected figure in the Jewish community, is remembered for his vast knowledge of Jewish philosophy and s...

Dozens of high school seniors at Cypress Ranch High School in Texas gave a Nazi salute during a class photo shoot after being asked to pose in a funny manner...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah talk about the concept of "Alt-Zionism" and the comparisons made between White Supremacists' ethno-state dreams and Z...

Dr. Sam Lebens, an Orthodox rabbi and philosopher, discusses his unique blend of Jewish and Western philosophies in his work, particularly influenced by Bert...

In response to the divisive political climate post-Trump's election, Rabbi Andrea Weiss initiated the Values and Voices project, engaging scholars of various...

The discussion centered around the Modern Orthodox Women's Agenda in the 1980s and the challenges they faced in advancing in areas such as Torah study, praye...

Yaakov Bieler discusses the need for revolutionary changes in Talmud education to engage students and address moral lapses seen in some learned individuals. ...

The text explores the impact of educational theory in response to the 1957 Sputnik crisis on Jewish education and specifically Talmud curriculum. Drawing par...

The text discusses the importance of teaching children about lesser-known civil rights heroes beyond Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to provide a more ...

"TanakhCast #96: The Leviathan Edition" is a podcast that explores and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, w...

Rabbi Professor Art Green explores the rising appeal of Breslav Hasidism, a sect that has rapidly gained popularity among Jews worldwide. The sect's growth a...

A Jewish woman reflects on her family's hidden Holocaust history, detailing how her grandfather, Simon Stieglitz, kept their Jewish roots secret, even from h...

Renowned biblical scholar Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg discusses Moses' life, including his speech impediment, highlighting him as a complex literary figure. Lin...

TanakhCast #95, titled "The Ad Hominem Edition," is part of a series where every two weeks, 4 chapters of the Tanakh, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, are explo...

Dr. Ronen Mendelkern from Tel Aviv University examines the 1962 New Economic Policy, which aimed to liberalize Israel's heavily interventionist economy but u...

For over 1,400 years, the Oral Torah was passed down orally and forbidden to be written down in a finalized form. In a discussion on why Moses didn't simply ...

The text discusses an introduction to the Oral Torah, highlighting the four components of the Oral Torah and the four elements not found in the Written Torah...

The discussion delves into the upbringing of Yaakov and Esav by Yitzhak and Rivkah, highlighting the importance of individualized education and understanding...

Rabbi Zev Eleff reflects on the challenges faced by rabbis and parents, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family. Drawing on the example of biblical...

In this episode, Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek discusses his innovative approach to Judaism, advocating for spiritual authenticity outside traditional synagogue c...

The podcast explores the complex relationship between the written and oral Torah, arguing that the intricate connection between the two surpasses human capab...

The text tells the story of a deep and enduring friendship between two Jewish scholars, Itzhak and David, who met in a Talmud class with Rabbi Joseph Solovei...

In TanakhCast episode #93, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring its stories and...

Professor Esther Schor of Princeton University explores the topic of a universal language in her book "Bridge of Words: Esperanto and the Dream of a Universa...

Rabbi Burton Visotzky, a Professor at the Jewish Theological Center in New York, explores the influence of Greco-Roman culture on Judaism in his book "Aphrod...

In a bonus episode of Unorthodox, Mark speaks with his Facebook friend Bob Barnes, a self-described populist lawyer who hadn't voted in a presidential electi...

Dr. Boaz Cohen, an expert in Holocaust Studies, has authored a book titled "Was Their Voice Heard? Early Holocaust Testimonies of Child Survivors," focusing ...

In TanakhCast #92, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicl...