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Ruth Messinger, known as the "Jewish Madonna of human rights," has played a significant role in mobilizing the American Jewish community through the American...

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

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, a revered rabbinic figure, was honored at his funeral for embodying a balance of authority (koach) and beauty (hadar) in his teachin...

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

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

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, emphasizing the need to focus on molding the character and constituency of the communit...

In the 1940s, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise and Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver were key figures in American Zionism. While initially working together, they faced conflicts...

Nachum Shiloh, a PhD candidate at Tel Aviv University, discusses his research on the emergence of Saudi elites in the early 20th century with host Gilad Halp...

The text discusses the emergence of elites in early 20th-century Saudi Arabia, highlighting the ultraconservative nature of the society, characterized by a c...

Vladimir Slepak, a prominent Soviet Jewish activist known as "The Beard," passed away, leaving a significant legacy in the struggle for the freedom of Soviet...

Rabbi Noa Kushner leads The Kitchen, a unique Jewish congregation in San Francisco aiming to revitalize Jewish practice and community engagement. The congreg...

After being responsible for signing jury duty summons in New York for 45 years, Norman Goodman, the New York County Clerk, is retiring on his 91st birthday. ...

Richard Eisenberg, a Jewish veteran haunted by memories of the Vietnam War, found solace in honoring a military chaplain, Rabbi Meir Engel, with Kaddish ever...

The discussion explores the belief among Lubavitch Hasidim regarding the identity of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as the Messiah. While...

In response to Brandeis University's controversial decision to revoke an honorary degree from activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Tablet Magazine has awarded her its i...

Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, a revered figure in the Israeli Torah world, was known for his humility, deep expertise in Jewish law, and a balanced approach ...

Israel's new chief rabbis were selected after a contentious process that highlighted the deep-rooted issues within the rabbinical institution. The winners, R...

"TanakhCast" is a podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, delving into the themes and narratives of the...

The text discusses differing perspectives on political and religious developments in the Jewish world, focusing on critiques of figures like Lord Rabbi Jonat...

The article discusses Marc Tracy, who is a staff writer at The New Republic and previously wrote for Tablet. The focus seems to be on Tracy's work and possib...

President Obama commemorated the late Lubavitcher Rebbe Schneerson in his Education and Sharing Day proclamation, lauding the Rebbe's humanitarian values and...

David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, ended his 30-year reign amidst mixed opinions on his leadership. Known for his sharp wit and legalistic ap...

In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a leader in the Abayudayah Jewish community, is running for a parliamentary seat in the Bungokho North district. Amid a fest...

Adi Altschuler, inspired by a TV ad at age 11, embarked on a journey to support handicapped children in Israel. Starting by befriending a disabled child name...