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The text reflects on the question of introducing young children to the horrors of historical events such as the Holocaust. The author delves into a personal ...

In the "Girls with Scissors" Edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics: the controversy surrounding IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot's statem...

Prof. Leonard Saxe, an expert on Birthright Israel, discusses the program's exceptional success in bringing young Diaspora Jews to Israel with host Gilad Hal...

In TanakhCast #72: The Consent Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring themes from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. This...

Dr. Adar Yarum from Ben Gurion University discusses Cyriac of Ancona, a 15th-century traveler considered Europe's first archaeologist for unveiling ancient C...

Dr. Avner Wishnitzer examines the clash of tradition and modernity in 19th century Turkey through the adoption of standardized time in his book "Reading Cloc...

The article critiques Professor Leila Ahmed's Harvard course, "Islam, Gender, Sexualities and Empire," suggesting it may not adequately address human rights ...

Prof. Benjamin Z. Kedar discusses his new collection of essays on Chaim Weizmann with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting Weizmann's role as Israel's first pres...

Zev Harvey, a Jewish philosophy professor, discusses the life and ideas of Prof. Aviezer Ravitzky, a leading Jewish philosopher in Israel, before a public ev...

TanakhCast #70 is an episode where the hosts explore and reflect on four chapters of the Tanakh, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. The...

In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the controversy surrounding the Israeli Ministry of Education's decision to exclude a book from the high scho...

Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Cooperman, the visionary founder of Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women, recently passed away, leaving a legacy of exceptional contributio...

Prof. Ghil'ad Zuckermann and Dr. Gitit Holzmann delve into the complexities and constraints of the revival of the Hebrew language, a core element of the Zion...

The article discusses the state of Conservative Judaism as portrayed by Rabbi Gordis, with some readers critiquing his negative stance and urging for recogni...

In TanakhCast #69, the focus is on exploring the Tanakh, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a thoughtful and reflective manner. The episode delves int...

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...

An elementary school in eastern Kentucky has removed a segment from its performance of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' that quotes the New Testament, following f...

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...

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

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

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

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

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