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Yosi Amram explores the complex idea of Jewish chosenness, reflecting on the discomfort it can cause due to perceived elitism. He contrasts traditional inter...

This guest essay by Sam Hilt critically examines the modern adoption of the term "Tikkun Olam" in Jewish discourse as a simplification of Judaism's philosoph...

In the aftermath of a violent attack on Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, the author, Aaron M. Schwartz, reflects on the Talmudic concept of "elu ve...

In her reflection on Parshas Naso, Cindy Scarr explores the concept of the nazir, who takes on voluntary restrictions like abstaining from grape products, no...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the profound nature of Jewish conversion, emphasizing that the core of becoming a Jew is not strictly about adherence to religious ...

Rabbi Yoni Fischer draws a compelling parallel between an experiment with addicted rats and the Jewish experience of healing and connection. In the video, he...

Arie W. Kruglanski, a psychology professor, and journalist Dan Raviv explore the deep human drive for significance in their discussion, rooted in their book,...

Ned Krasnopolsky explores the relationship between divine service and freedom, using biblical and rabbinic texts to examine the Jewish concept of mitzvot and...

Ned Krasnopolsky explores the complex relationship between the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and their subsequent service to God, highlighting the transf...

Arie W. Kruglanski and Dan Raviv, in their book "The Quest for Significance," delve into the universal human drive to lead a meaningful life, feeling respect...

Dr. Aryeh Tapper explores Rabbi Ben Zion Uziel's interpretative approach to Kabbalistic literature through the framework set by Rabbeinu Nissim of Gerona (th...

Mark Glass delves into the halachic and mathematical complexities of the prohibition against directly counting Jews, tracing its roots and interpretations ac...

Daniel Hagler and Aryeh Englander engage in a meaningful dialogue about the varied methodologies of belief and non-belief within Judaism, emphasizing the bal...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the internal and external challenges of maintaining religious practices, highlighting a personal anecdote of davening on a plane and ...

Highlighting the counter-cultural resonance of Shabbat, the article explores how this ancient Jewish practice offers a modern form of rebellion against techn...

Aton Holzer's essay explores the complex relationship between Jewish spirituality, Zionism, and the continuous longing for Eretz Yisrael. He reflects on his ...

Aton Holzer's exploration of the modern Jewish relationship with Israel and Zionism delves into a tension between inherited religious longing and contemporar...

The article discusses the impact of Jewish mathematician John von Neumann's work, particularly his 1944 co-authored book "Theory of Games and Economic Behavi...

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thou...

The discussion of fine-tuning in physics has shifted the narrative regarding religious belief versus atheism. Traditional scientific views often portrayed re...

"Lie of the Land Chapter 10," featured in Mishpacha Magazine, continues the narrative exploring Jewish communal dynamics and challenges faced by individuals ...

Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli explores the nature of Halakhic discourse by examining the dual perspectives in Talmudic teachings on repentance, forgiveness, and aton...

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed addresses the complex relationship between Torah and science, highlighting the challenges faced by traditions in the face of modern sci...

Raphael Shore's piece argues that antisemitism is not just hostility but a sign of Jewish philosophical strength in history. Shore suggests that Jewish value...

The article explores how postmodernism (PoMo) fell from prominence and was replaced by a new "Woko" ideology, characterized by its rigid, absolute truths pri...

Rabbi Irving Greenberg's book, "The Triumph of Life," explores a comprehensive narrative theology of Judaism with a focus on the concept of tikkun olam, trad...

This video explores the legend of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a prominent Jewish sage from the Talmud, who, according to tradition, spent 13 years in a cave in ...

The video explores the life of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who, according to Jewish tradition, spent 13 years living in a cave to escape Roman persecution, dedi...

Power in Jewish communal life is increasingly viewed with skepticism, with funders, federations, and leaders often subject to criticism. This discussion, fea...

Rabbi Wolbe delves into the complexities of reward and punishment in Jewish theology, especially as articulated by the Rambam in his commentary on the Mishna...

Yiscah Smith explores the concept of "shepherd leadership" in Jewish tradition, using Moses as a model. This form of leadership emphasizes service to followe...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on the profound decision of whether Diaspora Jews should be buried in Israel. He explores this topic through personal experience,...

Benjamin Kerstein argues that Progressive Judaism often subordinates Judaism to progressive values rather than allowing Jewish traditions to critically exami...

In a compelling discussion, Douglas Murray contends that philosopher Hannah Arendt's concept of the "banality of evil" misconstrues the true nature of evil. ...

Benjamin Kerstein explores the nature of belief in Judaism, contrasting it with other Abrahamic faiths. Unlike Christianity and Islam, Judaism does not focus...

Rebecca Leibowitz Engel discusses how her father's sudden passing deepened her understanding of legacy giving and influenced her work in promoting legacy phi...

The episode explores Rambam's essay on eschatology, delving into spiritual pleasures and their inaccessibility to the body. It discusses how these pleasures ...

This week's episode of "Your Jewish Week" podcast introduces listeners to a blend of intriguing and thought-provoking topics. The episode humorously explores...

Sharona's humorous article explores the whimsical side of indecision, using a fictional letter from a former congregant suffering sleepless nights over a cho...

In a world rife with unpredictability and fear, the Jewish concept of bitachon, or trust in Hashem, offers a nuanced approach to navigating uncertainty. Draw...

Martin Buber's vision of a Zionism integrated with Palestinian national interests presents an intellectual conundrum for Palestinian thinkers. Contrasting wi...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a pivotal 20th-century Jewish thinker, sought to reconcile traditional Judaism with modern challenges through his concepts of C...

Freddie Grunsfeld explores the symbolic and covenantal meanings of the Mishkan and the Korbanot, comparing them to the revelation at Sinai. He argues that th...

Raphael Shore's edited excerpt from his book, "Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Jew: Learning to Love the Lessons of Jew-Hatred," explores the historic and philo...

Eli Rubin's new book, "Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity: An Existential History of Chabad Hasidism," provides an in-depth analysis of Chabad thought thr...

Exploring personal encounters through the metaphor of angels, Eric Suben reflects on how seemingly ordinary interactions have delivered profound messages at ...

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel provides a unique perspective on the concept of soulmates within Jewish thought, challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh insig...

Sam Mitzmann reflects on the current state of the world, proposing that it is not collapsing but maturing. Using a metaphor of human development, Mitzmann ex...

Dovid Bashevkin explores the unconventional consequences outlined in Tractate Makkot, such as the punishment for false witnesses (eidim zomemim) and the exil...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complex Jewish perspectives on Moshiach, focusing on the differing interpretations by the Rambam and Ramban, and the Tan...