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Cindy Scarr explores the profound impact that the death of a child can have on a marriage, emphasizing that it is one of the greatest stressors a partnership...

The article "Let It Go vs. Revisit It" discusses the nuanced debate over the role of the past in shaping one's present and future behavior. It contrasts two ...

The editorial explores Robert Cover's influential work, "Nomos and Narrative," and its significance to both American legal theory and Jewish thought. Despite...

Deborah Barer explores how the Jewish concept of covenant can serve as a framework for reimagining American citizenship in these polarized times. Drawing on ...

Leora Batnitzky, in her analysis of Judaism's multifaceted identity, explores the evolving definitions of Judaism as religion, law, and nationality, especial...

The podcast episode titled "The Secret To Real Success" offers a Jewish perspective on achieving genuine success in life. Drawing on Torah principles, the di...

In this issue of the Mishpacha newsletter, several contributors discuss key topics relevant to Jewish life and philosophy. One letter addresses the complexit...

Yakov Nagen explores the paradoxical relationship between Jewish particularism and universalism, highlighting how isolation actually fosters global connectio...

Sapir, a quarterly journal funded by the Maimonides Fund, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with 40,000 readers, marking a significant shift in American J...

Seth Cohen emphasizes that optimism about Israel's future isn't naive but a deliberate act of moral resistance against despair and stagnation. Drawing from y...

Rav Shimon Shkop, a prominent Rosh Yeshiva, diverged from the dominant Brisker approach by probing the internal logic of halakhah to align it with human intu...

Rabbi Rachael Klein Miller reflects on her experiences addressing doubts about God and Zionism among young people. She finds that both often stem from simpli...

The author discusses their journey from atheism to faith, grappling with both belief and doubt. Initially inspired by atheists like Bertrand Russell, the aut...

One year after the tragic loss of his wife and newborn son in a terror attack, Chananel Gez reflects on his journey of mourning and resilience. Despite his p...

Steven Spielberg's new film, "Disclosure Day," explores the tensions between faith and the revelation of extraterrestrial life through the lens of Jewish and...

In an engaging discussion, Palestinian minister and theologian Munther Isaac explores the intersection of theology and politics from his position in the West...

Rabbi Steven Abraham reflects on the concept of 'tragic optimism,' introduced by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, as a meaningful response to profound grief...

This commentary on Parshas Shelach draws connections between the sin of the Meraglim (spies) and the themes of perspective and gratitude. It highlights the c...

The concept of imposter syndrome is explored through the biblical episode of the 12 spies in Parshat Shlach, where fear and self-perception result in severe ...

Philanthropy has played a crucial role in addressing the immediate needs in northern Israel during a crisis, stepping in where the government could not initi...

Professor Martin L. Yarmush explores the sophisticated systems-thinking found within the Talmud, arguing that ancient rabbinic reasoning anticipated many pri...

Dr. Yosef Sokol, a psychologist and professor at Touro University, converses with Elisheva Liss about the growing identity crisis within the Orthodox Jewish ...

Judea Pearl, a distinguished Israeli American computer scientist and philosopher, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadin...

Jacob Siegel's narrative reflects on personal transformation and nostalgia through a poignant road trip with a rabbi from New York to Queens. The journey sym...

The 18Forty newsletter reflects on Parshat Behaalotcha, highlighting the tension between certainty and faith. The Israelites experienced divine guidance thro...

Efraim Jaffe reflects on approaching his seventieth birthday, comparing it to biblical milestones and his earlier expectations of aging. Throughout life, Jaf...

Yair Mintzker's book, "I, Wandering Jew," explores the historical evolution of the Wandering Jew motif through reverse chronological narratives, from post-in...

In an insightful article, Dovid Campbell explores the integration of nature study within Jewish learning, highlighting the teachings of Rabbi Yerucham Levovi...

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, framing it as a pivotal moral issue for hu...

Bonnie Friedman delves deeply into her personal journey of intellectual and physical self-discovery in her reflective piece. Attending The Bronx High School ...

Natan Slifkin humorously revisits a previous misunderstanding involving his translation of the term 'retzifi' in Perek Shirah, leading to a mystical 'bat cur...

The podcast episode "I Was Dying And Then THIS Happened" showcases a powerful personal story featured on Chabad.org. It likely revolves around themes of surv...

A. C. Rosenthal's essay discusses the unique aspects of Islam compared to other major religions, focusing on its legal frameworks concerning non-believers. R...

Robert Lichtman's essay reflects on the elusive notion of Jewish unity, arguing that true cohesion among diverse Jewish communities cannot be achieved simply...

The video discusses a narrative where the speaker reflects on their journey of religious questioning and personal discovery. Originating in a church environm...

Tzvika Aviv explores the deep connection between Shavuot and the wheat harvest, arguing it serves as an ancient bioethical reminder addressing humanity's mor...

Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, explores how the ritual of counting the Omer informs philanthropic strategies amidst uncertainty. Drawi...

Alex Soros, son of Jewish financier George Soros and head of the Open Society Foundations, announced a $30 million donation to organizations countering antis...

This podcast episode from Chabad.org explores themes that are relatable and beneficial to both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences. It delves into universal valu...

Zalman Newfield's memoir "Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey Out of Hasidism" offers a nuanced account of leaving the Lubavitch Hasidic community, contrasting many...

The article from 18Forty explores the themes of liminality and transition in the Jewish experience, using the biblical book of Bamidbar (Numbers) as a framew...

Exploring the intersection of Jewish theology, extraterrestrial life, and artificial intelligence, Max Hollander examines Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm's 1965 essay ...

Vanessa Berg explores how innate cognitive biases and emotional responses contribute to the formation of antisemitic beliefs. She argues that people often ac...

Lucy Tabrizi's essay critiques the Western perception of the Iranian regime and the broader Middle East conflict, emphasizing the religious underpinnings of ...

Near-death experiences (NDEs), once regarded as fringes of mystical experiences, are being explored under scientific scrutiny at the IANDS conference, celebr...

The phrase "It's Never Too Late" resonates deeply within Jewish philosophy and teachings, often emphasizing the power of teshuva, or repentance. Chabad.org, ...

Recent scientific discoveries about RNA and DNA existing in deep space raise profound questions about the origins of life and the universe. Jewish mysticism,...

Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, has endowed a scholarship fund at Camp Ramah in California in memory of her late husband, Dave Goldberg. The camp, which...

Reflecting on decades of geopolitical turmoil and personal crises, Sergey Maidukov draws a parallel between past apocalyptic fears during the USSR's decline ...

Dovid Bashevkin's article delves into Tractate Menachot from the Talmud, highlighting its focus on vegetarian offerings and its deeper philosophical implicat...