Mishpacha
Do You See the Cup Half Full?
11 Jun
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...
11 Jun
18forty
5 Things Shlach Teaches Us About Imposter Syndrome
10 Jun
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 ...
10 Jun
eJewishPhilanthropy
Making recovery real: Philanthropy’s next opportunity in northern Israel
8 Jun
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...
8 Jun
Future of Jewish
Ancient Jews knew what modern science eventually understood.
6 Jun
Professor Martin L. Yarmush explores the sophisticated systems-thinking found within the Talmud, arguing that ancient rabbinic reasoning anticipated many pri...
6 Jun
Living Lchaim
Why the Orthodox Jewish Identity Crisis Is Growing
5 Jun
Dr. Yosef Sokol, a psychologist and professor at Touro University, converses with Elisheva Liss about the growing identity crisis within the Orthodox Jewish ...
5 Jun
MomentMag
Robots Who Pray and Other Pressing Jewish Questions of Our Time with Judea Pearl and Nadine Epstein
4 Jun
Judea Pearl, a distinguished Israeli American computer scientist and philosopher, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadin...
4 Jun
Tablet
The Truth About the Truth
4 Jun
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...
4 Jun
18forty
Navigating Faith Without Visible Signs
3 Jun
The 18Forty newsletter reflects on Parshat Behaalotcha, highlighting the tension between certainty and faith. The Israelites experienced divine guidance thro...
3 Jun
Jewish Action
Five Minutes a Day: Lessons from a Life Approaching Seventy
2 Jun
Efraim Jaffe reflects on approaching his seventieth birthday, comparing it to biblical milestones and his earlier expectations of aging. Throughout life, Jaf...
2 Jun
Forward
Retracing the epic journey of the world’s oldest Jew
1 Jun
Yair Mintzker's book, "I, Wandering Jew," explores the historical evolution of the Wandering Jew motif through reverse chronological narratives, from post-in...
1 Jun
18forty
Can Nature Teach Torah? R. Yerucham Levovitz Thought So.
1 Jun
In an insightful article, Dovid Campbell explores the integration of nature study within Jewish learning, highlighting the teachings of Rabbi Yerucham Levovi...
1 Jun
Forward
Why I'm vibing with the pope's first big statement
29 May
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, framing it as a pivotal moral issue for hu...
29 May
Lilith
Is There a Secret Price to an Intellectual Jewish Life?
29 May
Bonnie Friedman delves deeply into her personal journey of intellectual and physical self-discovery in her reflective piece. Attending The Bronx High School ...
29 May
Rationalist Judaism
The Bat Man, Part II
28 May
Natan Slifkin humorously revisits a previous misunderstanding involving his translation of the term 'retzifi' in Perek Shirah, leading to a mystical 'bat cur...
28 May
Chabad.org
I Was Dying And Then THIS Happened
26 May
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...
26 May
Future of Jewish
The Biggest Difference Between Islam and Every Other Major Religion
26 May
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...
26 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
The brilliance of brokenness
21 May
Robert Lichtman's essay reflects on the elusive notion of Jewish unity, arguing that true cohesion among diverse Jewish communities cannot be achieved simply...
21 May
Chabad.org
The Church Never Answered My Questions
20 May
The video discusses a narrative where the speaker reflects on their journey of religious questioning and personal discovery. Originating in a church environm...
20 May
Lehrhaus
Why Celebrate the Torah at The Wheat Harvest?
20 May
Tzvika Aviv explores the deep connection between Shavuot and the wheat harvest, arguing it serves as an ancient bioethical reminder addressing humanity's mor...
20 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
Counting toward readiness: Philanthropy in an age of uncertainty
18 May
Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, explores how the ritual of counting the Omer informs philanthropic strategies amidst uncertainty. Drawi...
18 May
Forward
Alex Soros commits $30 million to organizations fighting antisemitism — and its weaponization
14 May
Alex Soros, son of Jewish financier George Soros and head of the Open Society Foundations, announced a $30 million donation to organizations countering antis...
14 May
Chabad.org
This Works For Jews And Non Jews
14 May
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...
14 May
JTA
A former Lubavitcher became a scholar of ex-Orthodox Jews. Now he’s telling his own story.
14 May
Zalman Newfield's memoir "Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey Out of Hasidism" offers a nuanced account of leaving the Lubavitch Hasidic community, contrasting many...
14 May
18forty
What Bamidbar Teaches Us About Living Between Worlds
13 May
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...
13 May
Lehrhaus
Rabbi Lamm, Aliens, and Imitating God in the Age of AI
12 May
Exploring the intersection of Jewish theology, extraterrestrial life, and artificial intelligence, Max Hollander examines Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm's 1965 essay ...
12 May
Future of Jewish
How Ordinary Thinking Produces Extraordinary Antisemitism
11 May
Vanessa Berg explores how innate cognitive biases and emotional responses contribute to the formation of antisemitic beliefs. She argues that people often ac...
11 May
Future of Jewish
The Lies People Tell Themselves About the Middle East
7 May
Lucy Tabrizi's essay critiques the Western perception of the Iranian regime and the broader Middle East conflict, emphasizing the religious underpinnings of ...
7 May
Tablet
Science Gives New Life to Near-Death Experiences
7 May
Near-death experiences (NDEs), once regarded as fringes of mystical experiences, are being explored under scientific scrutiny at the IANDS conference, celebr...
7 May
Chabad.org
Its Never Too Late
4 May
The phrase "It's Never Too Late" resonates deeply within Jewish philosophy and teachings, often emphasizing the power of teshuva, or repentance. Chabad.org, ...
4 May
Tablet
As Above, So Below
4 May
Recent scientific discoveries about RNA and DNA existing in deep space raise profound questions about the origins of life and the universe. Jewish mysticism,...
4 May
Forward
Sheryl Sandberg endows scholarship at Camp Ramah in California in honor of late husband
1 May
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...
1 May
Tablet
Welcome to the End of the World
1 May
Reflecting on decades of geopolitical turmoil and personal crises, Sergey Maidukov draws a parallel between past apocalyptic fears during the USSR's decline ...
1 May
Tablet
Clarity and Confusion
1 May
Dovid Bashevkin's article delves into Tractate Menachot from the Talmud, highlighting its focus on vegetarian offerings and its deeper philosophical implicat...
1 May
Kveller
This Jewish Mindfulness Practice is So Helpful in Our Chaotic World
30 Apr
In today's frenetic world, the ancient Jewish concept of yishuv ha-daat, or settled awareness, offers a path to mindfulness amid chaos. This practice, rooted...
30 Apr
JTA
A synagogue helped Palestinians raise money for Gaza — and found common ground over falafel
29 Apr
Rabbi Daniel Greyber and Beth El Synagogue in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, broke new ground by supporting a Palestinian-led fundraiser benefiting children in...
29 Apr
Lehrhaus
Understanding the Will of God in Psalm 132
27 Apr
Psalm 132 offers a unique portrayal of King David's intention to build the Temple, emphasizing his submission to God's will over his actions. Whereas other b...
27 Apr
Future of Jewish
The Jewish question has changed, again.
25 Apr
Adam Hummel revisits Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's 1956 speech, "Kol Dodi Dofek," reflecting on the "six knocks" that symbolized transformative events for Isra...
25 Apr
Lehrhaus
The Duality of Kisuy Ha-Dam
23 Apr
Michael Kurin's article explores the multi-layered significance of the biblical mitzvah of kisuy ha-dam, the commandment to cover the blood of a slaughtered ...
23 Apr
JTA
This Yom Haatzmaut, we have to ask: Can Israel endure on human effort alone?
22 Apr
Rabbi Elazar Symon examines the tension between human initiative and divine providence in the context of Israel's existence. Referencing Psalm 127 and the te...
22 Apr
Chabad.org
Right, Wrong And Really Human
21 Apr
This content likely delves into ethical and moral questions from a Jewish perspective, potentially offering insights into how Jewish teachings find relevance...
21 Apr
Lehrhaus
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the Economic Vision of Tanakh and Hazal
21 Apr
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, known for his insightful blending of traditional Judaism with modern disciplines, deeply engaged with the economic vision within the To...
21 Apr
Lilith
Poetry: “Adam”
20 Apr
Robin Rosen Chang's poem "Adam," as discussed by poetry editor Alicia Ostriker, offers a fresh and humorous take on the well-trodden myth of Adam and Eve. By...
20 Apr
Chabad.org
I Knew Something Was VERY WRONG With Him
20 Apr
The story revolves around Lieba and her husband, who experienced a health scare when he felt chest pains. Lieba's intuition that something was amiss led to a...
20 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
‘I Will Be What I Will Be’: A futuring stance
20 Apr
Rabbi Esther L. Lederman reflects on the concept of God as "I Will Be What I Will Be" from the biblical passage of Moses at the burning bush, emphasizing the...
20 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish philanthropy can’t miss the AI revolution
20 Apr
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms global industries and ethical landscapes, Jewish philanthropy has a crucial role to play in leading this r...
20 Apr
Lehrhaus
Belonging
19 Apr
Jonah Rocheeld reflects on his struggle to reconcile his religious upbringing in a Modern Orthodox community with his intellectual journey that revealed nume...
19 Apr
Future of Jewish
The Growing Problem with Jewish Values
17 Apr
Andres Spokoiny critiques the modern emphasis on Jewish values as a reductionist and often superficial substitute for the richer and more demanding tradition...
17 Apr
Lehrhaus
Love Bends the Line
16 Apr
David Curwin explores the notion that love, encapsulated in the phrase "ahavah mekalkelet et ha-shurah" (love bends the line), transcends rational behavior b...
16 Apr
18forty
The Torah of Exposure
15 Apr
Exploring Parshat Tazria-Metzora, this article delves into the interplay between physical and spiritual aspects as highlighted by Torah teachings. It emphasi...
15 Apr
Chabad.org
Elie Wiesel Never Wanted To Marry
14 Apr
The video explores the personal life and perspective of Elie Wiesel, particularly his initial reluctance to marry. It delves into Wiesel's experiences during...
14 Apr