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Natan Slifkin shares excitement over receiving two significant volumes addressing the halakhic and ideological facets of military service within Israeli soci...

The legacy of the Baba Sali, Rav Yisrael Abuchatzeira, continues to draw people from around the world to his resting place in Netivot, where many seek miracl...

The question of whether Jewish law demands the redemption of hostages regardless of cost remains complex and unresolved within Jewish jurisprudence. While re...

Synagogues like Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are increasingly turning to data-driven strategies to enhance community engagement and improve op...

In "Seder Maziqin: Law and Magic in Late Antique Jewish Society," Avigail Manekin-Bamberger explores the interplay between magic and rabbinic law in Babyloni...

Mira Balberg explores the complex dynamics between adult children and their aging parents through a personal lens, juxtaposing a self-help book she found wit...

Irving Greenberg explores the often-overlooked Jewish doctrine of resurrection of the dead, contrasting it with more commonly discussed concepts like the wor...

Amidst ongoing military conflict, internal Israeli political struggles resurface focusing on the legal complexities surrounding the dismissal of the Shin Bet...

The article discusses the disparity in resilience and confidence between Jewish children raised in Israel compared to those in the diaspora. It attributes Is...

Jodi Rudoren, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, reflects on her tenure at the publication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and learning from d...

Federal spending cuts announced by the Trump administration could significantly impact support services for Holocaust survivors and kosher Meals on Wheels de...

The article explores a poignant moment in the popular medical drama, The Pitt, where Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, portrayed by Noah Wyle, recites the Shema...

This piece explores the potential of pluralism to strengthen Jewish identity by fostering deep engagements across different faiths and viewpoints. The author...

This episode of Halacha Headlines delves into the complex topic of Daas Torah and its role in guiding Jewish decision-making, particularly concerning partici...

Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz discusses the dichotomy faced by Yeshiva University (YU) in acknowledging an LGBTQ+ student club, Hareni, under the constraints of Ortho...

This podcast episode from Chabad.org delves into the unique perspective of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in recognizing talent. Unlike common perceptions, the Rebbe ...

The episode delves into the implications of the newly imposed Trump tariffs, analyzing the economic and political ramifications with economic commentator Dav...

Rabbi Dweck addresses various questions posed by the Jewish community, discussing topics such as framing suffering in one's relationship with God, and unders...

Exploring the interplay between faith and art, the author delves into the nuances of Hebrew 'emunah' compared to the English 'faith,' highlighting the intrin...

The article explores the theological debate within Israeli Haredi society concerning faith and human endeavor, particularly in relation to secular responsibi...

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...

Addressing ethical dilemmas in Jewish philanthropy, this article delves into the nuances of accepting tainted money. Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbi David Wolp...

The article delves into the Talmud's rich complexity and enduring significance, describing it as a profound self-help book that encompasses the entirety of h...

Living in the age of cancel culture, the article explores the dangerous implications of societal pressure to conform, akin to our contemporary form of Orwell...

Jonas Phillips, a German-Jewish immigrant in 18th-century America, highlighted the tension between maintaining a Jewish identity and assimilating into Americ...

Entrepreneur and author Mark Gerson argues in his book 'God Was Right' that multi-millennial Torah prescriptions can be corroborated by contemporary social s...

In this podcast clip from the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories" series, a rabbi shares a unique perspective on the purpose of life, emphasizing a disti...

Female religious leaders are playing an integral role in supporting Jewish women undergoing cancer treatment, as highlighted by the efforts of the organizati...

Sen. Cory Booker's marathon Senate speech, over 24 hours long, served as a poignant protest against a potential second Trump presidency, with frequent refere...

A car wash in Spring Valley, New York, targeted Orthodox Jews with inflated charges for a Passover car cleaning service, sparking an investigation by New Yor...

Selling chametz before Passover is a customary practice in Judaism that allows Jews to adhere to the prohibition of owning chametz during the festival. This ...

Rabbi Moshe Bender joins an insightful discussion with Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield on how educational institutions can foster better collaboration wit...

The lecture explores the sociocultural and historical landscape of Ashkenazi Jews in Europe at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th cent...

Rabbi Yoni Rosenzweig and Dr. Samuel Harris's book, "Nafshi BiSheelati: The Halakhot of Mental Health," translated into English, provides an unprecedented Ha...

Rav Mosheh Lichtenstein, co-rosh yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion, emphasizes the dangers of relying solely on power and force, urging for a moral and spiritua...

Yale constitutional law professor Jed Rubenfeld delves into Donald Trump's actions against major law firms in response to perceived legal criticisms, an issu...

The article explores Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg's transformative experience visiting the Abayudaya, the Jewish community in Uganda, who uniquely blend their sp...

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...