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Catherine Perez Shakdam discusses the challenges of deterring regimes with apocalyptic ideologies, arguing that conventional strategies of deterrence are ine...

Thomas P. Balázs explores how Judaism provides a path to infuse daily routines with spiritual significance, contrasting it with Western philosophies of seeki...

The piece explores the concept of power dynamics through historical and philosophical lenses, drawing parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and the a...

The Aseres Hamakkos, or the Ten Plagues, are traditionally seen as supernatural events, but this interpretation frames them as metaphorical representations o...

This podcast episode delves into common misconceptions about religion, exploring how people often misunderstand or misrepresent religious practices and belie...

Chabad.org explores the concept of fear and how it relates to personal growth and spirituality. The discussion delves into understanding the sources of our f...

Rivka Bennun Kay, in her reflection on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel "Klara and the Sun," explores the themes of love, loneliness, and what it means to be human in ...

Ken Silverman discusses the ethical perspectives of Noam Chomsky regarding human rights abuses in different countries, particularly focusing on Israel and Ir...

18Forty's Parsha Guide delves into Parshat Vaera, focusing on Pharaoh's hardened heart and its implications for free will and determinism. Initially, Pharaoh...

Yosef Bronstein's article explores how Rav Kook and the Lubavitcher Rebbe perceive the relationship between the Jewish People and the Torah. Both leaders emp...

In light of the recent challenges facing Jews globally after the events of October 7, Shlomi Ravid highlights the need to refocus on the foundational aspects...

Malka Simkovich examines the patriarchal narratives within Genesis, highlighting the stories of Noah's flood and the destruction of Sodom as parallel events ...

The article "Inner Peace: Personal Development" focuses on the concept of hishtavus—a lesser-known middah or character trait from Jewish teachings—which deno...

The article reflects on the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, drawing philosophical parallels with Harry Fr...

Rabbi Avraham Maimin's piyyut, El Mistater, reflects on the hidden nature of God, laying the groundwork for a discussion on contemporary Jewish engagement wi...

This podcast episode delves into the poignant and resilient response of a mother whose son was tragically shot. Her narrative not only illuminates her person...

This video delves into the contributions of Joseph Albo, a notable Jewish philosopher, within the context of Jewish history as recounted in the Book of Shemo...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, influenced deeply by Rabbi Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel during a formative meeting in 1968, frequently incorporated Heschelian ideas...

In this compelling podcast episode, an individual shares their extraordinary survival story, attributing it to divine intervention. Despite facing a life-thr...

Joshua Hoffman discusses the complex relationship many Jews and Zionists have with Israel, especially in the aftermath of ongoing conflicts. The piece emphas...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's influence on modern Orthodox Judaism is undeniable, yet his intellectual legacy, particularly his approach of integrating Tora...

Allan Arkush reviews two contrasting works by Israeli philosophers Shalom Sadik and Jeremy Fogel, who address issues of faith and modernity within Judaism. S...

Cynthia Ozick's story, "The Wife," delves into the life of Gertie Ellenbogen, a fiercely protective widow of the late Asher Ellenbogen, an intellectual whose...

Max Hollander reflects on the parallels between today's integration of AI into society and the biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel, interpreting AI as a...

Reflecting on the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy in 2025, significant shifts have occurred in donor psychology and organizational strategies. Indi...

Robert Zaretsky examines the current geopolitical tensions under President Donald Trump's administration through the lens of philosopher Michael Walzer's the...

Andrew Silow-Carroll reflects on his ritual of maintaining a five-year diary since 2011, capturing both the mundane and significant events of his life. This ...

Sigrid Rausing, founder of the Sigrid Rausing Trust, describes her foundation's decision to cut funding to certain human rights organizations that expressed ...

The piece examines the growing insularity in certain segments of the Jewish community, focusing on Chassidic enclaves like New Square and Kiryas Joel, which ...

Maps of Jerusalem transcend their geographical purpose to become reflections of spiritual journeys, illustrating the evolving nature of Jewish identity and h...

In a bold vision for philanthropic engagement in 2026, Gil Troy argues for a strategic reorientation of Jewish and Zionist giving. Highlighting an existing c...

In this episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, Chabad.org shares a deeply personal and inspiring story capturing a transformative m...

Remi Haik Weinberg's book, "The Lost Wisdom of Rambam," revitalizes the health teachings of the esteemed Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, known as Maimonides or Ramba...

Exploring Parshat Miketz, 18Forty presents five insightful perspectives on finding God amid chaos. The narrative of Yosef, who rises from prison to power in ...

Yisroel Besser’s "Kotzk: The Rebbe, The Message, The Legacy" is an engaging exploration of the teachings and philosophy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Morgenstern ...

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch examines the intrinsic connection between Judaism and the Land of Israel, emphasizing the spiritual and historical significance of Jerusa...

Rabbi Hanoch Teller reflects on a powerful article from the 1989 issue of Jewish Action that left a significant impression on him both personally and profess...

Peter Beinart presents an analysis of Mahmood Mamdani's influential work and his profound impact on understanding power dynamics, colonialism, and identity. ...

Joshua Hoffman's article critiques the modern interpretation of "Tikkun Olam" as a universal call for social justice, arguing that it historically referred t...

In the video titled "Try This HAPPINESS HACK," the presenters offer insights into attaining happiness from a Jewish perspective. Drawing on wisdom from Chaba...

Reflecting on the differing rabbinic opinions of Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel on the sequence of lighting Hanukkah candles, Rabbi Matthew J. Rosenberg explor...

The historic conflict between Joseph and his brothers, a pivotal narrative in Jewish tradition, is analyzed through the lens of their differing views on serv...

Shimi Kaufman examines the Shabbat commandment's dual representation in the Torah—first as a commemoration of creation, then as a remembrance of liberation f...

Herbert Levine explores the evolving narrative of Hanukkah for liberal Jews who may find traditional stories of miracles and military victories incongruent w...

The author reflects on the daily appearance of a nondescript alley cat outside their synagogue window, drawing parallels between its punctuality and potentia...

Navigating the chaotic aftermath of the October 7 attacks, The Neeman Foundation, an Israeli charitable institution, underscores the necessity of maintaining...

The article explores the dichotomy within the Quran regarding Jewish relations, highlighting passages that both affirm and criticize the Jewish connection to...

In this Mishpacha Magazine podcast episode, Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld explore the intricacies of raising children with a healthy level of self-esteem in ...

Elisha Price examines the phrase "Heilek Eloah Mi-maal" in R. Shneur Zalman's seminal Hasidic work, Sefer Ha-Tanya, and its controversial theological implica...

The article explores the theme of uncertainty in Jewish life, especially within the American Jewish community, by drawing on the concept of *devekut*, or spi...