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J.B. Pritzker, a Jewish billionaire and Chicago-based business mogul, has officially entered the 2018 Illinois governor's race, joining two other billionaire...

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...

JLIC, the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, was established in 1996 by Rabbi Menachem Schrader to provide Orthodox leadership to students on American col...

The author discusses the concept of synagogue leadership inspired by Yitro's advice to Moses on establishing judges. The article suggests a new system for se...

The Orthodox Union has recently adopted a policy prohibiting women from serving as clergy in its member congregations across the United States, prohibiting t...

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

Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon, two prominent figures known for their hard-right views, co-wrote President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech, which emphasized...

Rabbi Marvin Hier, a prominent Jewish leader, accepted an invitation to offer a prayer at Donald Trump's 2017 presidential inauguration, citing it as an hono...

The text discusses the concept of Jewish excellence through the lens of three influential figures: David Ben-Gurion, Leo Strauss, and Joseph Soloveitchik. It...

Abraham Foxman, former leader of the Anti-Defamation League, frequented the exclusive Golden Door spa in California, where he mingled with influential person...

Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential nominee, has officially requested a full hand recount of Michigan's presidential vote after President-elect Donald T...

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote two books, "Essays on Ethics" and "Lessons in Leadership," which focus on weekly readings from the Jewish Bible. These books delve...

Rabbi Ari Berman has officially been appointed as the president of Yeshiva University, succeeding Richard Joel. Scheduled to assume leadership in July, Berma...

Chaim Saiman's essay explores the concept of a gadol, a revered Jewish leader, within Centrist Orthodox and Haredi communities, highlighting the centrality o...

The article discusses the concept of "gedolim," revered leaders in Orthodox Judaism whose influence is significant within their communities. It explores why ...

Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein's unpublished memoir sheds light on the period between Dr. Bernard Revel's death in 1940 and Dr. Samuel Belkin's election as Yeshiv...

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks engaged in a discourse regarding the relationship between religion, power, and politics in Judaism. The discussi...

Adina Lichtman, a student at New York University, began a campus initiative called Knock Knock Give a Sock after realizing the importance of socks to the hom...

Enrique Peña Nieto, the beleaguered Mexican president, faced widespread domestic disapproval and scandals linked to cronyism and plagiarism at the time of Do...

In this insightful interpretation of the Torah portion, the narrative of the Israelites demanding meat in the desert and Moses appointing elders to assist hi...

Rabbi Ari Kahn's "Echoes of Eden: Sefer Devarim Echoes of Sinai" delves into the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, highlighting Moshes' farewell addres...

The author reflects on fatherhood as he prepares for his third Fathers Day. Drawing from Biblical figures Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, he examines the complexi...

The documentary "The Ballad of Huma and Bad, Bad Anthony Weiner" follows the downfall of former Congressman Anthony Weiner, known for his sexting scandals, a...

In episode 35 of the Unorthodox podcast, the discussion includes the creation of an official tartan for Scottish Jews and features L. Jon Wertheim, the execu...

Jonathan Rosenblatt, an Orthodox rabbi who faced controversy for showering and taking saunas with male congregants as young as 12 in the 1980s and 90s, has d...

In this episode, MSNBC reporter Irin Carmon discusses her book "Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg," highlighting the Supreme Court Jus...

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

Theo Bikel, a prolific actor and singer, epitomized the qualities of a modern Jewish prophet through his activist efforts for justice and morality. As descri...

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...

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein reflects on his transformative experience leading a kayaking trip through Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which became...

Michael Freund, working for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in 1997, responded to a letter from a community in Manipur, India, claiming to be a lost tribe o...

In recent years, a new form of Jewish spiritual community has emerged, predominantly led by female rabbis. These innovative communities, such as Ikar in Los ...

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...

Angela Buchdahl's extraordinary journey from feeling marginalized due to her diverse heritage to becoming the senior rabbi at New York's Central Synagogue il...

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 ...

As Abe Foxman prepares to step down from his role as national director of the Anti-Defamation League, he reflects on the state of anti-Semitism in America, n...

Abe Foxman's retirement as the national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) marks the end of an era for the Jewish community, as he has been a formi...