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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...

In his reflective piece, "Room 222," Leslie Epstein recounts his experiences teaching in a peculiar classroom for forty years, blending personal anecdotes wi...

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" at the Global Forum of the ...

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

The text explores the decline in the relationship between American universities and the Jewish community, particularly focusing on discrimination against Jew...

The text discusses the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox Jewish education in maintaining a cohesive religious and secular identity among students. It highl...

Jewish students at the University of Massachusetts have filed a lawsuit to block a panel featuring Linda Sarsour, Marc Lamont Hill, Dave Zirin, and Roger Wat...

"Eva's Stories" is an ambitious Instagram project that aims to engage today's youth with the Holocaust by recreating the diary entries of a 13-year-old girl ...

In TanakhCast #156: The Listicle Edition, the podcast reviews 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring verses from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The ho...

Dr. Shay Rabineau, an Assistant Professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book. He fo...

The article discusses the rise of Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) on college campuses, where events often promote BDS and target Jewish students, creating fear, ...

The New York University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is set to receive a President's Service Award from the university despite controve...

In episode 176 of Unorthodox, the podcast features two Jewish guests. The first guest is Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist known for her "Dear Therapist" colu...

This poignant narrative reflects on the harrowing experiences of Jewish children in the Lodz ghetto during World War II. Recounting memories of teaching a br...

In TanakhCast #154: The Own-Goal Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh, exploring 4 chapters in each episode from Genesis to 2 Chronicles on a bi-weekl...

An animated retelling of the story of King David in the Bible, focusing on his humble beginnings as a shepherd and his prophesied rise to becoming the next K...

A critical examination of the Bar Kochba Revolt, exploring the lead figure's controversial reputation as a Jewish hero despite the ultimate failure of the re...

The author of the text reflects on their early years in a Soviet Jewish household, disconnected from their Jewish heritage, but finding solace in Jewish lite...

University presidents like Melvin Oliver of Pitzer College, Martha Pollack of Cornell, and Mark Schlissel of the University of Michigan have recently pushed ...

In TanakhCast #153: The Give a Mouse a Cookie Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh, or Jewish Bible, examining 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis...

Prof. Oren Harman, a historian of science, and Chair of the Graduate Program in Science, Technology and Society at Bar-Ilan University, explores his book Evo...

Prof. Oren Harman, a historian of science at Bar-Ilan University, explores themes from his book "Evolutions: Fifteen Myths that Explain Our World" and his le...

The video provides a historical perspective on Kabbalah by tracing its origins back to the thirteenth century in northern Spain and discussing its ongoing im...

In this episode of Unorthodox, recorded live at the Marlene Meyerson Manhattan JCC, dating app ghostwriter Meredith Golden discusses common mistakes people m...

Rabbi Michael Lezak serves as a staff rabbi at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco's impoverished Tenderloin neighborhood, working on soc...

The text reflects on the author's experience as a chaplain during a summer unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, drawing parallels between chaplaincy and prie...

Chaplain Laura Fitch and parent Alana Kadden Ballon provide advice on how to effectively talk to children about death, emphasizing the importance of using si...

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its...

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...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman tackle three significant topics in Israel, from PM Netanyahu's increased popularity following bribery ac...

On the podcast "Unorthodox," Christopher Noxon discusses his book "Good Trouble: Lessons from the Civil Rights Playbook," offering an illustrated history of ...

A personal exploration of Parashat Pekudei focusing on the completion of the tabernacle and the Divine presence guiding the Israelites, portrayed through the...

This animated video explores the story of Og, an ancient giant in the Torah, and how the Israelites overcame him with God's help.

An exploration of the story and significance of Miriam, a prominent female leader in the Torah, emphasizing that being a leader is about loving your people a...

This animated video explores the Torah concept of Shgaga, which relates to making mistakes accidentally, by sharing three different Torah stories illustratin...

In TanakhCast #152, the podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, covering a wide range of stories an...

Yossi Dahan, a professor and chairman at various institutions, explores in his new book the impact of capitalism and multiculturalism on education in Israel,...

Yossi Dahan, a law and philosophy professor, in his book "Justice, Privatization and the Objectives of the Education System," published by the Van Leer Insti...

In episode 170 of Unorthodox, the hosts feature three Jewish guests. Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman shares stories about his iconic shoe designs worn by celeb...

BBYO's International Convention in Denver gathered 3,000 Jewish teens from over 40 countries, emphasizing the challenge of engaging a tech-savvy generation w...

In each episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and ending with 2 Chronicles. The podcas...

In this episode of Unorthodox Loves L.A., recorded live at Adat Shalom in Los Angeles, Jewish guests Rachel Sumekh and Lauren Miller Rogen share their inspir...

The author discusses the potential future of Jewish education and questions the traditional model of Jewish day schools against a rapidly changing educationa...

Rav Moshe Feinstein emphasized the obligation to educate children with special needs in Judaism, stating they should be included in certain mitzvot. He urged...

In this episode of Unorthodox Live in D.C., recorded at Washington Hebrew Congregation, food historian Michael Twitty discusses his experiences as a Hebrew S...

In episode #149 of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Listeners are encouraged to be p...