Unorthodox
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How Israel Will Save Western Civilization, with Josh Hammer
27 Mar
Josh Hammer discusses his book 'Israel and Civilization' with Liel Leibovitz, positing that the future of Western civilization is intricately tied to the suc...
27 Mar
JTA
Israeli government increases politicians’ role in selecting judges, passing key piece of judicial overhaul
26 Mar
Amidst an ongoing conflict in Gaza and domestic protests, the Israeli government has advanced a controversial judicial overhaul, increasing the role of polit...
26 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Yeshiva University Responds
26 Mar
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Yeshiva University (YU) and its recognition of an LGBTQ+ student club, which sparked significant backlash, ...
26 Mar
Forward
Would the Talmud have told Jeffrey Goldberg to stay in the Signal chat?
25 Mar
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...
25 Mar
Mishpacha
Food for Thought
25 Mar
Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, a prominent figure in the kashrus industry, shares intriguing insights and challenges from his extensive experience supervising kosher...
25 Mar
18forty
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Sylvia and Simon Jacobson: How Different Generations Talk About Jewish Life [Divergence 1/5]
25 Mar
Rabbi Simon Jacobson and his mother, Sylvia, reflect on the evolution of the Chabad movement and Jewish life through the lens of different generations. They ...
25 Mar
18forty
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Sylvia and Simon Jacobson: How Different Generations Talk About Jewish Life [Divergence 1/4]
25 Mar
Sylvia and Simon Jacobson, from different generations, discuss Chabad's enduring legacy and approach to intergenerational continuity. They explore how concep...
25 Mar
JTA
Kitty Dukakis, dead at 88, was the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate
25 Mar
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...
25 Mar
Lehrhaus
Shabbat on the Lower East Side Through the Prism of an Early American Posek
24 Mar
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...
24 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
Thief, Robber, or Liar?
23 Mar
Natan Slifkin critically examines the recent comments by Yitzchok Goldknopf, leader of the Torah party under Agudas Yisrael and Minister of Housing Developme...
23 Mar
Living Lchaim
Why Most Marriages End Up on Autopilot (and How You Can Beat the Odds)
23 Mar
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...
23 Mar
Future of Jewish
No, Jews and Muslims are not Abrahamic brothers.
21 Mar
Zach Ross challenges the perception that Jews and Muslims are "Abrahamic brothers," arguing that this concept is a construct developed for religious and poli...
21 Mar
Forward
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ+ student group in landmark settlement
21 Mar
Yeshiva University has reached a significant settlement by officially recognizing an LGBTQ+ student group, marking a major victory for queer Jews within the ...
21 Mar
Bonjour Chai
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Hasid or Hipster?
20 Mar
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...
20 Mar
JTA
Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA
20 Mar
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...
20 Mar
Tikvah
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Mark Gottlieb and Anna Moreland on Judaism, Christianity, and Forgiveness
20 Mar
Rabbi Mark Gottlieb and Professor Anna Moreland explore the themes of forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation across Judaism and Christianity, particular...
20 Mar
Promised Podcast
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The “Cessation’s Cessation” Edition
20 Mar
Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza raises concerns about the fate of hostages and broader geopolitical implications as Prime Minister Netanyahu p...
20 Mar
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Inflation, the Economy, and Drugs
20 Mar
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...
20 Mar
Jewish History Uncensored
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Parsha Flow: Parsha to Parsha Flow
20 Mar
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the importance of understanding Parsha flow and how the interconnection between different Parshas can elucidate complex ele...
20 Mar
Lehrhaus
Six Levels of Mikva’ot
19 Mar
Joshua Friedlander's reflective piece "Six Levels of Mikvaot" explores the metaphysical and ritualistic significance of water in Jewish tradition, particular...
19 Mar
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump, Year Zero
19 Mar
The episode explores the complexities of Trump's approach to foreign policy and legal order, particularly in handling the Ukraine-Russia conflict and exertin...
19 Mar
Mishpacha
Making Good Marriages Great Again
18 Mar
Dov and Chevy believed their marriage was stable until underlying tensions surfaced, prompting them to seek counseling. Dr. Meir Wikler offered them insightf...
18 Mar
Forward
Targeted by Trump for oblivion, the Voice of America once nurtured the dreams of Jews worldwide
18 Mar
The Voice of America (VOA), a broadcasting service that once symbolized resistance against tyranny and was beloved by Jews worldwide, has been recently defun...
18 Mar
18forty
Kaddish Gave Me Words After the Bibas Family’s Deaths
18 Mar
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...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
The Making of a Mezuzah
18 Mar
Rachel Schwartzberg highlights the founding of MyZuzah by Manette Mayberg, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every Jewish home has a kosher mezuzah, in respo...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Parenting on Different Pages
18 Mar
Religious misalignment between parents—where one becomes more or less observant than the other—is a significant factor in Orthodox Jewish attrition, accordin...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
The Role of the Rabbi
18 Mar
The OU study on attrition within the observant Jewish community unexpectedly highlighted the significant role of rabbis and religious leaders in shaping indi...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
“It’s not all or nothing”
18 Mar
The article discusses a study by the OU's Center for Communal Research (CCR) revealing that many individuals who leave Orthodox Judaism maintain connections ...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Kosher Conundrums: More answers to year-round and Pesach kashrus questions you never thought to ask
18 Mar
"Kosher Conundrums" provides answers to common yet intricate questions regarding the kosher status of various foods and products, particularly those relevant...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
What’s the Truth about . . . a Dairy Meal on Shavuot?
18 Mar
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,...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
New from OU Press – Spring 2025
18 Mar
OU Press and Koren Publishers present "Megillat Ruth Mesorat HaRav," a detailed commentary rooted in Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's teachings. Edited by Reuv...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Torah in a Connected World: A Halakhic Perspective on Communication Technology and Social Media
18 Mar
Rabbi Jonathan Ziring's book, reviewed by Rabbi Steven Gotlib, provides a comprehensive halakhic perspective on navigating social media and communication tec...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Kosher ADHD: Surviving and Thriving in the Torah-Observant World
18 Mar
"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...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Rakafot Aharon: Timeless Halakhah and Contemporary History (4 vols.)
18 Mar
Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff's four-volume series, "Rakafot Aharon," draws from his extensive lectures and writings on both Torah scholarship and Jewish his...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Reviews in Brief – Spring 2025
18 Mar
Rabbi Menachem Genack's expanded edition of "Birkat Yitzchak" and Dr. Moshe Sokolow's "Pursuing Peshat" provide two significant contributions to Jewish schol...
18 Mar
Jewish Action
Letters – Spring 2025
18 Mar
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...
18 Mar
Halacha Headlines
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3/22/25 – Shiur 506 – The Battle over the Character of Israel – supporting progressive values or supporting Torah. How to handle Reform Judaism’s attacks against Torah observance
17 Mar
The episode delves into the dynamics within the World Zionist Organization, examining the roles and differences between the Mizrachi and Eretz HaKodesh parti...
17 Mar
Living Lchaim
The IDF: Should Yeshiva Boys Be Forced to Enlist? Opinion from Ultra-Orthodox Congressman
15 Mar
In this insightful discussion, Knesset member Yitzhak Pindrus addresses the contentious issue of drafting ultra-Orthodox Yeshiva students into the Israel Def...
15 Mar
Future of Jewish
The Kind of Thing Traitors Do
15 Mar
In "The Kind of Thing Traitors Do," Joshua Hoffman discusses the contentious deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian Palestinian pro-Hamas activist in New Yo...
15 Mar
Forward
After doing his 10,000th bris, Arizona mohel is retiring
14 Mar
Arizona's beloved mohel, having performed his 10,000th circumcision, has announced his retirement after a career spanning since 1990. Over the years, he has ...
14 Mar
Forward
The Jewish guide to New York City's mayoral election
13 Mar
New York City's upcoming mayoral election presents a crowded field of candidates, including notable Jewish officials and allies, amid contentious debates inf...
13 Mar
Jewish History Uncensored
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Prophecy & Parsha
13 Mar
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the principles of prophecy and their relation to writing in the Tanach, examining how prophetic requirements inform our u...
13 Mar
Lehrhaus
Reading Hard Texts in Hard Times: Retribution and Self-Defense in Megillat Esther
13 Mar
Tzvi Sinensky explores the complex ethical framework in Megillat Esther, focusing on the tension between self-defense and retribution as enacted by the Jews ...
13 Mar
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This pro bono legal team has helped over 550 Canadian victims of antisemitism since Oct. 7
12 Mar
The episode discusses the establishment and impact of the CIJA Legal Task Force, a pro bono legal team that has assisted over 550 Canadian victims of antisem...
12 Mar
Unorthodox
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Why Trump’s Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil is Perfectly Legal, with Ilya Shapiro
12 Mar
Ilya Shapiro discusses the legal grounds for Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation from the U.S., emphasizing that it's a matter of immigration law violations due to ...
12 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
Torah vs. Daas Torah, Yet Again
11 Mar
Natan Slifkin critiques the distortion of Torah teachings by charedi leaders to oppose drafting yeshiva students into the IDF. He highlights a recent announc...
11 Mar
Hadassah
Mezuzahs, a Symbol of Jewish Identification and Allyship
11 Mar
Philanthropist Manette Mayberg experienced a spiritual awakening regarding the protective power of mezuzahs after a guest's accident at her home in 2014. Thi...
11 Mar
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1053
11 Mar
Readers respond to various articles from Mishpacha Magazine, highlighting key community and personal issues. Ephram Levitz discusses the widespread challenge...
11 Mar
Mishpacha
Face Value
11 Mar
Rebbetzin Estie Druks is a noted therapist and face reader with a remarkable ability to intuitively understand people's personalities and behaviors from thei...
11 Mar
Lilith
Trans Bodies, “Mutilation,” and Jewish Tradition
11 Mar
In a reflection on trans identity and Jewish tradition, Laynie Soloman of SVARA examines the political challenges facing transgender people under the Trump a...
11 Mar