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The NCAA men's basketball tournament has a notable Jewish presence this year, with three of the Final Four teams led by Jewish coaches Todd Golden of Florida...

Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life. Beyond nostalgia for the day...

The article explores the evolving role of Daas Torah amid a controversy in the Charedi community regarding participation in the World Zionist Organization (W...

This piece underscores the Torah's role as a guiding force in addressing contemporary Jewish challenges, as supported by a new report from the Pardes Institu...

Washington, D.C. has enacted a new law banning child marriage, setting the minimum marriage age at 18 without exceptions. This legislative change was driven ...

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear three significant cases with potential implications for American Jewish life, focusing on religious liberties and the s...

Ezra Sivan argues that the connection between the construction of the Tabernacle and Shabbat observance, as derived by rabbis from Torah, serves as a profoun...

Richard Kreitner's book, "Fear No Pharoah: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery," examines the complex role of Jews during the era of s...

Geoffrey D. Claussen explores how musar traditions—Jewish traditions focused on virtuous character traits like justice and compassion—offer guidance in ethic...

In exploring the complexities of caregiving, particularly in medical settings, Sara Labaton draws on classical Jewish texts to propose a paradigm that combin...

Lehman and Wasserman critically examine the portrayal of slavery in Jewish sacred texts, revealing a stark moral contradiction between the Jewish community's...

The episode delves into the variations within the Parsha system across different versions of the Tanakh and the historical controversy over writing systems f...

Jewish genealogist Stanley Diamond helped uncover the true identity of Maria Vasitinskaya, born Rivka Silber, who was left in a ditch during the Holocaust an...

Josh Hammer discusses his book 'Israel and Civilization' with Liel Leibovitz, positing that the future of Western civilization is intricately tied to the suc...

Amidst an ongoing conflict in Gaza and domestic protests, the Israeli government has advanced a controversial judicial overhaul, increasing the role of polit...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Yeshiva University (YU) and its recognition of an LGBTQ+ student club, which sparked significant backlash, ...

The article delves into a provocative incident where Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, was inadvertently added to a classified Signal group c...

Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, a prominent figure in the kashrus industry, shares intriguing insights and challenges from his extensive experience supervising kosher...

Sylvia and Simon Jacobson, from different generations, discuss Chabad's enduring legacy and approach to intergenerational continuity. They explore how concep...

Kitty Dukakis, who passed away at 88, was a significant figure in American politics as the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. presidential candidate when her husb...

Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Fried's Ohel Yosef, the first collection of rabbinic responsa printed in the U.S., offers valuable insights into early 20th-century Jewis...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the recent comments by Yitzchok Goldknopf, leader of the Torah party under Agudas Yisrael and Minister of Housing Developme...

Rabbi Reuven Epstein offers profound insights into why many marriages operate on autopilot and are at risk of failure. He emphasizes that a true emotional co...

Zach Ross challenges the perception that Jews and Muslims are "Abrahamic brothers," arguing that this concept is a construct developed for religious and poli...

Yeshiva University has reached a significant settlement by officially recognizing an LGBTQ+ student group, marking a major victory for queer Jews within the ...

Mik Moore discusses the revival of 'Heeb' magazine, aiming to recapture the innovative and rebellious Jewish cultural spirit of the early 2000s for a new gen...

Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round...

Rabbi Mark Gottlieb and Professor Anna Moreland explore the themes of forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation across Judaism and Christianity, particular...

Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza raises concerns about the fate of hostages and broader geopolitical implications as Prime Minister Netanyahu p...

David Bahnsen and Tevi Troy discuss the implications of the Federal Reserve's strategies to handle inflation, tied to the uncertainties sparked by the curren...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the importance of understanding Parsha flow and how the interconnection between different Parshas can elucidate complex ele...

Joshua Friedlander's reflective piece "Six Levels of Mikvaot" explores the metaphysical and ritualistic significance of water in Jewish tradition, particular...

The episode explores the complexities of Trump's approach to foreign policy and legal order, particularly in handling the Ukraine-Russia conflict and exertin...

Dov and Chevy believed their marriage was stable until underlying tensions surfaced, prompting them to seek counseling. Dr. Meir Wikler offered them insightf...

The Voice of America (VOA), a broadcasting service that once symbolized resistance against tyranny and was beloved by Jews worldwide, has been recently defun...

Sruli Fruchter reflects on the profound impact of the Bibas family tragedy on his own life, and finds solace in the Jewish tradition of reciting Kaddish. Thr...

Rachel Schwartzberg highlights the founding of MyZuzah by Manette Mayberg, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every Jewish home has a kosher mezuzah, in respo...

Religious misalignment between parents—where one becomes more or less observant than the other—is a significant factor in Orthodox Jewish attrition, accordin...

The OU study on attrition within the observant Jewish community unexpectedly highlighted the significant role of rabbis and religious leaders in shaping indi...

The article discusses a study by the OU's Center for Communal Research (CCR) revealing that many individuals who leave Orthodox Judaism maintain connections ...

"Kosher Conundrums" provides answers to common yet intricate questions regarding the kosher status of various foods and products, particularly those relevant...

The custom of eating dairy on Shavuot is often misunderstood as an ancient tradition when, in reality, the practice in its current form is relatively recent,...

OU Press and Koren Publishers present "Megillat Ruth Mesorat HaRav," a detailed commentary rooted in Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's teachings. Edited by Reuv...

Rabbi Jonathan Ziring's book, reviewed by Rabbi Steven Gotlib, provides a comprehensive halakhic perspective on navigating social media and communication tec...

"Kosher ADHD: Surviving and Thriving in the Torah-Observant World" by Drs. Simcha Chesner and Sara Markowitz delves into the unique challenges faced by indiv...

Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff's four-volume series, "Rakafot Aharon," draws from his extensive lectures and writings on both Torah scholarship and Jewish his...

Rabbi Menachem Genack's expanded edition of "Birkat Yitzchak" and Dr. Moshe Sokolow's "Pursuing Peshat" provide two significant contributions to Jewish schol...

The letters section of JA Mag's Spring 2025 issue captures the tension within the Jewish community regarding military service and outreach post-October 7. Pr...

The episode delves into the dynamics within the World Zionist Organization, examining the roles and differences between the Mizrachi and Eretz HaKodesh parti...

In this insightful discussion, Knesset member Yitzhak Pindrus addresses the contentious issue of drafting ultra-Orthodox Yeshiva students into the Israel Def...