Rationalist Judaism
Reishit Tzmichat Geulateinu?
1 May 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the prayer's description of the State of Israel as "reishit tzmichat geulateinu," or the "first sprouting of our redemption." Initi...
1 May 2025
Forward
In this Hegelian age, we should be talking about Herzl, not Trump
30 Apr 2025
In exploring the philosophical concepts of Hegelianism and how they relate to contemporary figures like Donald Trump, Robert Zaretsky posits that rather than...
30 Apr 2025
Hadassah
Jewish Unity Without Uniformity
30 Apr 2025
Reflecting on the massive March for Israel held in Washington, D.C., Ashira Boxman draws parallels to the biblical moment at Mount Sinai, emphasizing Jewish ...
30 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How philanthropy can accelerate innovation in mental health
30 Apr 2025
Israel's current mental health crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflict, demands both immediate trauma care and innovative solutions for the future. Philanthr...
30 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
"I Lost My 4-Year-Old Child… And This Is What Got Me Through It"
29 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel explores the profound personal loss of his four-year-old child and how this tragedy influenced his life. The podcast delves into the deep...
29 Apr 2025
Lehrhaus
Moving Beyond the Scope: Translating Rambam/Maimonides
28 Apr 2025
Yaakov Taubes reviews the second volume of ArtScroll's translation series of Maimonides' writings, focusing on Conduct and Character. The article discusses A...
28 Apr 2025
Forward
Trump wants to honor Hannah Arendt in a 'Garden of American Heroes.' Is this a joke?
26 Apr 2025
Hannah Arendt, the political theorist known for her analysis of totalitarianism, is ironically among those Donald Trump wants to honor in a proposed 'Nationa...
26 Apr 2025
Jewish History Lectures
10. The Birth of the Haskalah in Ashkenaz
24 Apr 2025
The lecture explores the emergence of the Haskalah movement in Ashkenaz, examining how this Jewish Enlightenment period influenced Jewish life and thought in...
24 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Pope Francis’ legacy
24 Apr 2025
Since the passing of Pope Francis, he has been commemorated for his groundbreaking interfaith initiatives, emphasizing that all religions are valid paths to ...
24 Apr 2025
Halacha Headlines
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4/26/25 – Shiur 510 – Revisiting the WZO controversy | The Tzedaka Generation – But what are our priorities?
24 Apr 2025
The podcast revisits the ongoing debate about participation in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) and discusses the priorities in charitable giving within ...
24 Apr 2025
Jewdicious
What Counts The Most
23 Apr 2025
Exploring the dichotomy between secular and Torah perspectives on knowledge, the article contrasts Isaac Newton's view of knowledge as cumulative with the To...
23 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A call for catalytic capital to rebuild Israel
23 Apr 2025
In light of recent crises, there's a renewed call for 'catalytic capital' to revitalize vulnerable areas in Israel, going beyond military resilience to econo...
23 Apr 2025
Living Lchaim
40 Years of Business Knowledge in 1 Hour, 19 Minutes
22 Apr 2025
Dr. Rich Roberts, a former pharma CEO and respected figure in the Jewish business community, delivers a compelling dialogue covering a breadth of business an...
22 Apr 2025
18forty
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Susan Cain: A Daughter’s Bittersweet Longing for Her Mother [Divergence 4/5]
22 Apr 2025
Susan Cain discusses her complex relationship with her Orthodox Jewish mother and how it influenced her exploration of sorrow and longing in her book "Bitter...
22 Apr 2025
18forty
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Susan Cain: A Daughter’s Bittersweet Longing for Her Mother [Divergence 4/6]
22 Apr 2025
Susan Cain explores her complex relationship with her Orthodox Jewish mother, raising poignant questions about intergenerational relationships and the notion...
22 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
Western liberals killed God — and they call it progress.
22 Apr 2025
Lucy Tabrizi explores the perceived decline of Western liberalism, attributing it to a disconnection from its Judeo-Christian roots and the spiritual void le...
22 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The smartest Jewish thinkers would call today’s religion heresy.
19 Apr 2025
The essay explores a provocative thesis comparing the complex relationship between science and Jewish theology. It argues that modern interpretations of God ...
19 Apr 2025
Jewdicious
"Build Your Life As If It Were a Work Of Art"
18 Apr 2025
Abraham Joshua Heschel is celebrated as a modern-day prophet for his extraordinary contributions to theology, social activism, and interfaith dialogue. Despi...
18 Apr 2025
Jewish History Uncensored
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The Contemporary Crisis of Freedom
18 Apr 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom from both a Torah perspective and a contemporary context, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed b...
18 Apr 2025
Tablet
What ‘White Lotus’ Got Right
17 Apr 2025
The latest season of "The White Lotus" explores themes of spiritual searching amidst opulent backdrops in Thailand, integrating Buddhism as a central motif. ...
17 Apr 2025
Unorthodox
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Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz
16 Apr 2025
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz discusses the concept of dual loyalty among American Jews, advocating for a proud embrace of loyalty to both the United States and Israe...
16 Apr 2025
Moment
The Conversation
16 Apr 2025
Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic p...
16 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Rev. Munther Isaac on the Christian Response to Gaza
15 Apr 2025
Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with au...
15 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The One Word That Defines the Jewish People
15 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores how the concept of "shalom" or peace fundamentally defines the Jewish people and their history. Historically, Jews have prioritized p...
15 Apr 2025
Tablet
When Artificial Intelligence Came to Life in 18th-Century Amsterdam
15 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yosie Levine explores the groundbreaking work of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the 18th-century Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, who examined the halakhi...
15 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
Every Jew you know is one of these four children.
13 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman reflects on the symbolic presence of the four children from the Passover Haggadah—wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to a...
13 Apr 2025
Forward
Is the Passover Seder Zionist?
11 Apr 2025
Every spring, social media revives the debate on whether the Passover Seder is a Zionist tradition or potentially its antithesis. The phrase "Next year in Je...
11 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
A 3,500-Year-Old Story That Explains Antisemitism Today
11 Apr 2025
Rabbi Raphael Shore examines the enduring nature of antisemitism through the lens of the Exodus story, arguing that antisemitism is rooted not in superficial...
11 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why is this Passover Seder an invitation to imagine better futures?
11 Apr 2025
Passover is more than a remembrance of liberation; it serves as a participatory framework for imagining Jewish futures. The holiday's traditions, such as ret...
11 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza
10 Apr 2025
Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible an...
10 Apr 2025
Jewish History Uncensored
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Pesach - Freedom
10 Apr 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom in the context of Pesach, focusing on matzah as a symbol of liberation despite its association with p...
10 Apr 2025
Jewschool
A Passover Interlude: The Difference between Freedom and Liberation: Reflections on Aaron Shmuel Tamares’ essay “Herut/Liberty” (1906)
10 Apr 2025
Shaul Magid reflects on Aaron Shmuel Tamares' 1906 essay, where Tamares contrasts European notions of freedom with Jewish liberation through the Passover len...
10 Apr 2025
Lehrhaus
The Light at the End of the Night: Rav Hutner on the Pesach Seder and the Problem of Evil
9 Apr 2025
Shmuel Lubin delves into Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner's interpretation of the Pesach Seder, focusing on how it addresses the problem of evil and human suffering. R. ...
9 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The beautiful chaos of microgiving
9 Apr 2025
Jamie Geller, the chief communications officer for Aish, shares her experiences with microgiving, a fundraising approach that democratizes philanthropy by en...
9 Apr 2025
Tablet
The Law of the Land
9 Apr 2025
Dovid Bashevkin explores the nuanced relationship between Jewish law as discussed in Tractate Sanhedrin and Jewish identity. Using personal anecdotes and his...
9 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
The Rebbe's Advice for Breaking Free From Painful Experiences
8 Apr 2025
The lecture delves into the guidance given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on overcoming emotional struggles and painful life experiences. Emphasizing emotional wel...
8 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
Who Is Really Free?
8 Apr 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the concept of freedom, particularly during Passover, by highlighting a distinction between physical and spiritual freedom. Several narr...
8 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Chariot and Saucer
7 Apr 2025
David J. Halperin's book, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO," investigates the enduring American fascination with UFOs through the lenses of relig...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Strange Air Above the Ladder
7 Apr 2025
Yehoshua November's latest poetry collection, "The Concealment of Endless Light," straddles the boundaries between the kabbalistic and the everyday. Despite ...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Resurrection: The Triumph of Life in Judaism
7 Apr 2025
Irving Greenberg explores the often-overlooked Jewish doctrine of resurrection of the dead, contrasting it with more commonly discussed concepts like the wor...
7 Apr 2025
Lilith
What if Your C-Section Inspired Your Child’s Need to Escape?
3 Apr 2025
The piece explores the impact of maternal thoughts and experiences on children, raising questions about nature versus nurture. In a gathering of single Jewis...
3 Apr 2025
18forty
I Wanted Absolute Faith in God. I Got Something Else Instead.
3 Apr 2025
Struggling through the nuances of faith and unbelief, Sruli Fruchter reflects on his journey from childhood through adulthood, highlighting the challenges of...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Lincoln’s Lost Lecture: Can Democracy Survive Technology?
3 Apr 2025
Abraham Lincoln's lesser-known Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions underscores both his philosophical and technological contemplations, revealing concerns ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?
3 Apr 2025
"Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?" explores the unique position of Jewish atheists who actively identify with their Jewish heritage...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Power of Ethical Philanthropy
3 Apr 2025
Elisa and Rob Bildner discuss their approach to ethical and collaborative philanthropy within the Jewish community, emphasizing the balanced use of influence...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Invest in Philanthropy
3 Apr 2025
The piece advocates for a transformative approach to Jewish philanthropy, proposing the concept of universal Jewish giving. It suggests that every Jewish ind...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Haredi Faith: Theology and the Draft Controversy
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the theological debate within Israeli Haredi society concerning faith and human endeavor, particularly in relation to secular responsibi...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The False Binary of Theism vs. Atheism
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the limitations of framing theological beliefs within a simple binary of theism versus atheism. It argues that this dichotomy fails to c...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
My Liberal Faith
3 Apr 2025
At the core of the author's experience is the transformative influence of a university seminar on the Book of Genesis, which fostered an enduring engagement ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Search for God in the Jewish Classroom
3 Apr 2025
The article critically examines the recent decision in Louisiana to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, questioning its effecti...
3 Apr 2025