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Yuval Noah Harari, a Hebrew University professor, has gained worldwide fame for his book "Sapiens," which traces the history of humankind with a focus on cog...

Adi Sherzer, a doctoral fellow at Ben-Gurion University, discusses the construction of the Israeli national narrative in the early years of statehood, blendi...

The author narrates their experience with their child's preschool holiday book exchange, highlighting issues of inclusivity and identity as a Jewish parent. ...

Dr. Orli Sela, an environmental and legal historian at New York University, delves into the changing perceptions of water abundance and its role in the forma...

In TanakhCast episode #68, the podcast delves into the Tanakh, exploring 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast invites listene...

The article discusses the concept of kiruv (Jewish outreach) and the potential harm in portraying the secular world as devoid of goodness. It criticizes the ...

Rav Yitzchok Hutner, a prominent Orthodox thinker of the 20th century, was influenced by various Jewish traditions and thinkers, including the teachings of S...

Tablet, an online magazine focused on American Jewish life, is seeking two part-time spring editorial interns. Candidates with journalism experience and fami...

Dr. Omri Asscher discusses the "adaptation" of Israeli literature for American Jewish audiences with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on how translators and edit...

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, a renowned psychiatrist and scion of several rabbinic lines, found a unique connection with Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic s...

Dr. Adi Moreno, a sociologist at the University of Manchester, discusses the impact of gay couples starting families on traditional notions of family and con...

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz, director of Jewish Studies at Bard College, discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Ma...

In a live show at the Slifka Center at Yale University, the Unorthodox podcast featured Shelly Kagan, a philosophy professor at Yale, known for being a tough...

The text discusses a mother's experience when her daughter unexpectedly expresses interest in having a bat mitzvah despite the family's lack of religious inv...

Dr. Yonatan Mendel, director of the Center for Jewish-Arab Relations at the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the politicization of Arabic teaching ...

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Jeffrey S. Gurock, a Jewish history professor at Yeshiva University, explores w...

In TanakhCast #66: The Spolia Opima Edition, a podcast series explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Th...

John J. Clayton, a prolific writer known for his engaging novels and short stories, particularly in his recent collection "Many Seconds into the Future: Ten ...

Dr. Hilla Dayan, a sociologist, is pioneering the field of 'Occupation Studies,' focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She discusses the goals of thi...

In episode 7 of Holy Ground, host Mark Oppenheimer and Tablet staffers discuss public schools closing for Jewish holidays and a New York Times opinion piece ...

In 1919, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes famously changed his stance on free speech during the Abrams v. United States case, where five Russian-born Jewish ana...

After a 47-year absence of full-time Jewish schools in Lodz, Poland, Gan Matanel preschool has reopened with ten students, led by Miriam Szychowska with supp...

The discussion brings up three main topics: the disturbing video of an Israeli soldier grappling with a 12-year-old Palestinian boy with a cast, questioning ...

In TanakhCast #65: The All Apologies Edition, the podcast explores the Tanakh by delving into four chapters every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concl...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein was a prominent figure in the Jewish world, born in 1933 in Paris and later moving to the United States to study under renowned rab...

The text discusses the profound impact that Rav Aharon Lichtenstein had on the author, Chaim Goldberg, despite not having a close personal relationship with ...

Chaim Goldberg reflects on the profound impact and spiritual guidance of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, despite their limited direct interactions. Rav Lichtenstein...

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, ztl, was honored in a tribute for his blend of authority (koach) and beauty (hadar) in Torah teachings. Eulogies highlighted his bri...

The text portrays a figure known as Rav Aharon, a revered Torah scholar at Yeshivat Har Etzion, who was initially seen as stern and aloof but was discovered ...

Rabbi Yitzchok Eisenman reflects on his encounters with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, a towering figure in Torah study known for his humility and meticulousness. ...

Rav Betzalel Zolty, in a eulogy for Rav Elimelech Bar-Shaul, referred to the unique bond between individuals like brothers, highlighting the irreplaceable na...

Rav Betzalel Zolty, chief rabbi of Jerusalem, compared his deep sense of loss upon the passing of his colleague, Rav Elimelech Bar-Shaul, to Dovid HaMelech's...

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was celebrated for his expertise in Torah study and his intellect. He emphasized the importance of understanding individuals, especia...

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was revered for his intellectual depth, humility, and commitment to Torah values. Known for his Talmudic expertise and nuanced approa...

Rabbi Shalom Carmy reflects on the teachings and legacy of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, emphasizing the importance of navigating complexity and balancing confl...

The article reflects on the author's attendance at Camp Walden's 100th reunion, a Jewish summer camp with deep roots in ethical and secular values. Founded b...

In each biweekly episode of TanakhCast, the hosts dissect and explore four chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, leading to a compre...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, a prominent figure in Orthodox Judaism, discusses the challenges facing Klal Yisrael in a 1986 symposium. He emphasizes the import...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, head of Yeshivat Har Etzion and leader in the Oz Veshalom movement, highlights the challenges facing Klal Yisrael. He stresses the...

The text discusses the integration of Torah study and general secular wisdom, focusing on the ideological and practical aspects of this relationship. The aut...

In this text, the author reflects on the integration of Torah study and secular wisdom within Jewish education, emphasizing the importance of balancing ideol...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, highlighting the need to focus on internal challenges such as defections and the lack o...

In episode 63 of TanakhCast, the discussion revolves around the "Biblical Bechdel Test," a measure to see if the Tanakh passes a similar test to modern media...

Tablet is offering two paid, part-time fall editorial internships for individuals with journalism experience and knowledge of American Jewish life. Interns w...

Jonathan Sarna, a professor of American Jewish history at Brandeis University, recently co-edited a book called "Lincoln and the Jews" with Benjamin Shapell,...

Dr. Gabriel Noah Brahm, an associate professor, discusses his upcoming book that explores the theoretical foundations behind anti-Israel sentiments in academ...

Tisha B'Av, a solemn day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, has been observed at Jewish summer camps in troubling wa...

Professor Alon Confino discusses the Nazi vision of eliminating Jews from every aspect of existence in his book "A World Without Jews: The Nazi Imagination f...

Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox, a rabbi and psychologist at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, discusses the development of Jewish intellect with h...

Omri Grinberg, an anthropologist at the University of Toronto, discusses his research with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on Palestinian "children of the junct...