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Scott Kahn argues that the blanket exemption of ultra-Orthodox Israelis from serving in the IDF is morally indefensible and lacking in Jewish legal justifica...

Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the vision of a religious Jewish state and explores Israel's dual covenants according to the Torah. He emphasizes the complexity...

Avraham Fixsler narrates the heart-wrenching story of his daughter Alta, focusing on the battle he and his wife endured to prevent the withdrawal of her life...

This episode delves into how Jewish law and pastoral care address situations where one spouse becomes less religious or irreligious, with insights from vario...

Judge Matthew Solomson, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, represents a remarkable family journey from his great-grandfather's fear of governme...

The article discusses the merger of Liberal and Reform Judaism in the UK into a new denomination called Progressive Judaism. The author expresses concern tha...

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 ...

Belgian police have conducted raids on homes in Antwerp as part of an investigation into potentially illegal circumcisions conducted by mohels. This follows ...

In a reflective piece, Jessica Seigel recounts her connections to the influential Marxist art critic Max Kozloff, whose recent memorial in April 2025 unveile...

The article delves into the debate surrounding Jewish circumcision, highlighting a police raid on mohalim in Antwerp as evidence of antisemitism. The discuss...

Maya Rosen and Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein engage in a chevruta, exploring the ethical challenges faced by activists in the West Bank through Jewish texts. They di...

Teshuva, or repentance, is a central component of Jewish life and thought, highlighted by the significant time dedicated to it leading up to Yom Kippur. This...

The article reflects on the American Jewish community's hesitance to openly discuss faith, often due to historical sensitivities and the desire for inclusivi...

Aryeh Simon, originally from Los Angeles, transitioned from a life of Torah study to becoming a businessman, addressing the costly and delayed process of wir...

In her article on Parshas Emor, Sharona explores the deeper meaning behind counting the Omer, as instructed in Vayikra 23:15. She references Rav Yaakov Tzvi ...

The article examines the escalating tensions between Charedi parties in Israel and the government over military service exemptions. Despite Prime Minister Ne...

Michael Golden explores the universal nature of mitzvot, reflecting on a personal experience helping a young person in distress. While the term mitzvah origi...

Balancing collaboration with advocacy is crucial when supporting a child in therapy amidst educators who may have traditional perspectives. Rabbi Yerachmiel ...

Shulem Deen, a former member of the Ultra-Orthodox Skvera Hasidic community, discusses his transition from faith to no faith, and the complexities of being '...

Aaron Koller will make history as the first Jewish scholar to assume the Regius Professor of Hebrew role at the University of Cambridge, a position that has ...

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

Yeshiva University recently rescinded its recognition of the campus LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, citing a breach in the agreement that required adherence to specific...

Daci Platt's article explores amusing and often unfounded myths that Jewish parents tell their children about what Jews supposedly do or don't do. Compiling ...

Yeshiva University's men's basketball team faces a challenging season in the wake of the October 7 attacks, captured in the documentary "Rebound: A Year of T...

While circumcision is traditionally required for male converts to Judaism, exceptions exist. Reform Rabbi Rachael Bregman and Rabbi Barbara Aiello in Italy s...

Certain Yeshiva students harbor the belief that accumulating great wealth is straightforward, but success in entrepreneurship requires both hashkafic (philos...

Reformed, a new French comedy on HBO Max, follows La Schmoll, a female rabbi inspired by Delphine Horvilleur, as she navigates the complexities of Judaism an...

The article evaluates a recent statement by Hareni, a gay club at Yeshiva University (YU), questioning their objection to affirming traditional halachic stan...

Natan Slifkin's article explores the contentious debate over the Israeli government's military conscription laws, which require all eligible citizens, includ...

R' Wittenstein explores the challenge of moving from a parsha-level understanding of Tanach to a sefer-level comprehension, highlighting the need for disting...

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that only 38% of American Jews believe in an afterlife, markedly less than the 83% of U.S. Christians and the 58% of Isr...

The CJN Daily highlights a new Heritage Minute on Bora Laskin, Canada's first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, emphasizing his groundbreaking contributions to l...

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

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

Israel "Clappy" Clapman has become an internet sensation through his humorous yet poignant takes on the Orthodox Jewish lifestyle. In this engaging episode, ...

Michael Ames discusses the contentious narrative around the declaration of famine in Gaza amid the conflict with Israel in early 2024. Headlines from major o...

The article delves into the ethical and halachic considerations around sharing private information, especially in sensitive circumstances. It discusses vario...

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...

Sharona recounts a story involving Rav Mattisyahu Salomon, Lakewood's esteemed mashgiach, highlighting his adherence to the principle of choosing an alternat...

In a beautifully narrated story shared by Rabbi Mordechai Pitem, he recounts a transformative meeting between a young non-religious Sephardic man and the leg...

In "Mothers and Other Fictional Characters," Nicole Graev Lipson presents a collection of 12 insightful essays that delve deeply into the themes of motherhoo...

Natan Slifkin critiques a recent initiative by charedi leaders, particularly focusing on Rabbi Dov Landau's fundraising trip to the USA, amidst proposed decr...

The article delves into the harrowing experiences faced by agunos, Jewish women unable to obtain a religious divorce (get), through two powerful narratives. ...

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...

The article explores a disagreement between two prominent Orthodox Jewish leaders, Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mayer Twersky, concerning the formation of a...

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

Shmuel Luger's story is one of profound transformation and renewal, from battling severe addictions and feeling estranged from his Jewish roots, to becoming ...

The decline of Conservative Judaism in America is explored through the lens of both its historical origins and contemporary challenges. Conservative Judaism,...

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...