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In the wake of a year marked by tragedy and loss, Rabba Epstein delves into the challenging notion of forgiving God during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Refl...

Yiscah Smith explores the transformative potential of teshuvah (repentance) as taught by the Piaseczner Rebbe, emphasizing a holistic return to the Divine ra...

Robert Pinsky's poem "Leadership" explores the nuances of influence and authority through a vivid scene set in a youthful bar environment. The poem consists ...

In this installment of "Ask the Rabbis" centered on whether God is the ultimate strongman, various Jewish denominations explore dimensions of God's persona t...

Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, a renowned thinker in Modern Orthodox and post-Holocaust theology, explores the evolving relationship between God and humanity...

Rabbi Irving Greenberg, a prominent figure in Modern Orthodox and post-Holocaust theology, explores an innovative interpretation of the covenant between God ...

Leah Hager Cohen's novel, "To & Fro," ingeniously intertwines the lives of two twelve-year-old girls, Ani and Annamae, through a dual narrative that challeng...

Ariel Berkowitz's extraordinary encounter with a life-threatening event highlights themes of gratitude and faith. After surviving a traumatic accident involv...

Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain discuss the story of Jonah through the lens of a Midrash from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, suggesting that Jonah's time in the wha...

Moishe Bane reflects on the often overlooked but crucial role of emotions in Orthodox Jewish practice, questioning why deeper emotional engagement is not emp...

Rabbi Norman Lamm's sermon, originally delivered in 1961 and excerpted in the book 'Festivals of Faith,' explores the theme of clarity amid confusion during ...

Eran Halperin explores the psychological depths of hate, arguing it is a stable and intense emotion, targeting entire groups rather than specific actions, un...

Ahmad Almallah's poem "PURE&LOVE" explores themes of grief and relational dynamics through an avant-garde poetic structure. The work challenges traditional n...

Charles Bronfman discusses his impactful philanthropy journey, reflecting on his life's mission to give back to society in a conversation with Rabbi Sharon B...

Shai Goldman reflects on contrasting educational experiences between his gap year at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and his subsequent studies at Columbia Uni...

Ayin Hara, or the Evil Eye, is discussed in Jewish texts and has implications for Jewish practices, but views on its impact and ways to combat it vary. Guest...

David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical i...

Sara Eisemann's exploration of human fears, as discussed in Family First, highlights five primary fears that can impede one's ability to live fully. These in...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the profound lesson of spiritual independence derived from Parshas Ki Savo. Linking Moshe's parting from Bnei Yisrael with the Israel...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the vision of a Judaism that transcends divisions and unites all Jews, exploring how to recognize the divinity in every member of...

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen reflects on the human tendency to seek certainty in a world rife with unpredictability, particularly through the lens of Jewish history an...

In the 45th episode of the Parshah Rabbit Hole series, the focus is on the parsha Ki Seitzei and a deep dive into the question: Do animals think? This explor...

Bernard-Henri Lévy, a renowned French philosopher, discusses his new book, "Israel Alone," which delves into global geopolitical dynamics and contemporary an...

Judith Butler, once critical of both gender voluntarism and essentialism, has shifted her stance towards accepting the mainstream view that combines features...

Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz explores the deep spiritual significance of the Jewish rite of circumcision, brit milah, in his new book "Sacred Insignia." Beyond the ph...

Harryette Mullen's poem "Hero vs. Common Fate" challenges the traditional perception of heroism by juxtaposing the notion of the hero against the common crow...

In this article, Rabbi Boruch Leff advocates for a more positive and accurate understanding of teshuvah, emphasizing personal spiritual growth over the tradi...

In her article, Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner reflects on the joy and beauty found in the world despite its inherent challenges. She discusses the Jewish perspectiv...

Shane Burley explores the complex interplay between Jewish identity, belonging, and tradition, contrasting it with conventional religious definitions. He arg...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck explores the fundamental relationship between halakha (Jewish law) and the covenant (berit) made between God and the Jewish people, emphas...

The episode discusses the pressures on Israel from international communities and internal factions regarding military strategy around the Philadelphia corrid...

Beth Perkel explores the concept of divinely placed verses in scripture, paralleling the miraculous objects created at the last moment of the Biblical Creati...

The article is a heartfelt letter expressing condolences to Rachel and Jon on the loss of their son, Hersh. It speaks to how the couple shared their journey ...

Eviatar Zerubavel discusses his book exploring the dichotomy between personalness and impersonality in social life, offering insights into how modern society...

This article explores how Jewish day schools, particularly within the Modern Orthodox tradition, strive to blend Jewish and secular studies, with a focus on ...

In this episode, Jonathan Silver discusses Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Harvard commencement address with Gary Saul Morson, examining Solzhenitsyn's critique of ...

The essay "Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star" is a reflective piece that explores the author's complex relationship with his father, Ethan, through a series of re...

In his book "Questioning Belief: Torah and Tradition in an Age of Doubt," Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum, Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies, tackles the c...

In this reflective piece, Abigail Pickus explores the ongoing challenges and responsibilities of parenthood and Jewish life through the lens of the Torah por...

"Living with Our Dead: On Loss and Consolation" by Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur is a profound exploration of grief and solace through the lens of Jewish traditi...

Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez offers an innovative examination of the Hebrew Bible through a legal lens in her book "Biblical Judgments: Ne...

This article, authored by Mrs. Shira Hochheimer and supplemented by insights from Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt and Mrs. Shira Smiles, reflects on Shlomo Hamelech's...

In this reflective piece, the intertwined commands in Parshat Re'eh not to cut oneself in mourning, and not to divide into separate groups, are explored thro...

The episode explores the complexities surrounding the Canada Revenue Agency's revocation of the Jewish National Fund of Canada's charitable status. CEO Lance...

In 1974, Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak Hecht, a dedicated Chabad rabbi in New Haven, Connecticut, reached out to the Lubavitcher Rebbe after dedicating 33 years to co...

Rabbi Steven Gotlib's essay in 18Forty's Faith in Reason series explores whether Zionism is inherently fundamental to Judaism. It argues that numerous passag...

This piece discusses the frequent infantilization of Israel by Western countries and individuals, who are perceived as undermining the autonomy and accomplis...

This episode discusses the life of Rabbi Avrohom Rogeler, the brother of the Vilna Gaon, his contributions, and what lessons can be gleaned from his life. It...

Rabbi Victor Gross discusses how deep ecumenism fosters religious tolerance and unity by sharing a Lutheran church space for his Jewish congregation. This ep...

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore the concept of generational hope and responsibility through a biblical narrative in Jeremiah 32, reflecting on t...