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Natan Slifkin draws a comparison between contemporary Jewish politics and values, focusing on the response to Zohran Mamdani's impact on New York politics co...

Moment magazine celebrated an extraordinary achievement at the American Jewish News Associations 2025 Simon Rockower Awards held in Pittsburgh, earning 27 aw...

This episode explores the halachic considerations and practical challenges of being in Israel during wartime, including the obligations and exceptions relate...

Rabba Yedida Eisenstat, a recent graduate of Yeshivat Maharat, joins her co-hosts to discuss her ordination and the challenges and opportunities of women in ...

Miriam Zami Edeson delves into rabbinic interpretations of the Korach narrative, emphasizing the intricate role of Midrashim in understanding biblical texts....

In this reflective piece of fiction, originally published in 1975, David Stern explores the internal conflict of Leo Kastnerr, a Columbia University professo...

Rabbis Itamar Rosenzweig and Yitzchak Blau engage in a lively debate over whether morality exists outside of Judaism, moderated by David Bashevkin. They delv...

Susan Dworkin's 1975 piece reflects on the complexities of merging Orthodox Judaism with feminist ideals, involving a deep personal conflict and broader comm...

The story shared by Cindy Scarr showcases the transformative power of Shabbat observance through the experiences of Lahav, a man initially unaware of Jewish ...

Magen Yeladim, an organization based in Los Angeles, empowers children, parents, and schools to prevent and address abuse within the Jewish community with cl...

Hadassah Magazine secured 13 Simon Rockower Awards for its exceptional journalism focusing on Israel post-October 7 and the rise in global antisemitism. Reco...

Tobie Kaplan, raised with minimal Jewish tradition, emerged as a crucial figure in nurturing her husband Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's influential career. Despite fin...

As society anticipates a sharp increase in dementia cases, the article by Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner explores the halachic dimensions of caring for individuals w...

Facing the reality of mortality, particularly with a diagnosis like dementia, presents unique spiritual and emotional challenges. Rabbi Daniel Rose explores ...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky examines the misconception regarding the usage of God's Name during Torah study. While it's generally considered a severe transgr...

Rabbi Ahron Notis explores the complex topic of zemanim, providing a comprehensive analysis that interweaves halachic perspectives and scientific considerati...

Rabbi Yosie Levine's book on Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi, a significant figure in early modern Jewish history, explores the rabbi's intellectual journey and the cha...

Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman's book, reviewed by Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, delves into the complex theme of haaramot (circumventions) within the halakhic system, offerin...

The summer 2025 letters section of JA Mag features reflections on various Jewish themes, including heartfelt reminiscences about Joe Lieberman by former Sena...

Michael Lind's article explores the increasingly common use of nationwide injunctions by partisan federal judges, particularly to thwart presidential initiat...

Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses the complex halakhic considerations surrounding praying for the terminally ill, weighing traditional Jewish values like the sanc...

A news site dedicated to providing transparency within Haredi Orthodox communities, Shtetl, faces a major upheaval as its board of journalists resigns follow...

Parshat Shlach recounts the story of the 12 scouts sent to explore the Promised Land, highlighting the failure of 10 fearful leaders to support one another d...

Dovid Bashevkin delves into the personal and theological significance of names, contemplating his own struggles with his name as a metaphor for exploring the...

Gary Rosenblatt explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and Judaism by tasking ChatGPT with creating modern interpretations of Maimonides' 13 Pr...

Rabbi Ari Wasserman explores intricate halachic considerations for Jews amid the current violence in Israel, including whether to attend communal prayer, car...

Admiel Kosman delves into the contrasting views of Gershom Scholem and Martin Buber on Hasidism, highlighting their differing perspectives on internal versus...

Jeremy England explores the concept of holiness in Judaism through the story of Korah's rebellion against Moses and Aaron, as told in the Torah. Korah's accu...

Hosts Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, and Matthew Leibl discuss the complexities of observing Shabbat during wartime, particularly the balancing act for obse...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the Biblical and historical significance of lions for the Jewish people, linking it to Israel's current operation against Iran, nam...

Brad Lander, the Jewish NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court for attempting to block a detention, markin...

This exploration of Parashas Shelach discusses the reward of the righteous in contrast to the wicked, drawing on biblical and Talmudic sources. Through the n...

Cindy Scarr reflects on her lifestyle as the wife of Shneur, a driven entrepreneur running a successful travel business, TourNTravel, with his partner Akiva ...

Rabbi Chaim Chemoff explores the complex halachic issues that arise when Kohanim, who must avoid ritual impurity from contact with dead bodies, travel by air...

David Bashevkin and Malka Simkovich delve into the implications of AI on Judaism's future, examining both challenges and opportunities. The discussion emphas...

Rabbi Donneal Epstein presents a thoughtful quiz focusing on halachic considerations for kosher observance while traveling. The questions cover a range of sc...

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph explores the dynamics between authority and influence in leadership, emphasizing influence's vital role over authority in effective dec...

Israel's contemporary military doctrine, deeply rooted in Jewish teachings and historical necessity, centers around preemptive self-defense. This ideology st...

Jackson Gardner delves into the life and philosophy of Yehuda Halevi, emphasizing that his work, notably the 'Kuzari', is not anti-science but rather critiqu...

The episode delves into Rambam's introduction to Mishnah, focusing on differentiating legitimate prophets from false ones, highlighting four categories of pr...

Dovid Campbell explores the Mishnah as a work that extends beyond its traditional understanding as a mere legal text. By comparing it to 'found poetry,' Camp...

Dovid Campbell explores the Mishnah as more than just a foundational Jewish legal text, suggesting it embodies a philosophical framework similar to found poe...

Stan Lee, the legendary creator behind Marvel's iconic superheroes, was profoundly influenced by his Jewish upbringing and heritage. Growing up in a struggli...

Revisiting Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' 2014 address at the AJC Global Forum, this discussion highlights his timeless insights on Jewish celebration, resilienc...

Mari Cohen and Rabbi Andrue Kahn explore the American Council for Judaism's history and its recent revival, addressing its role in promoting anti-nationalist...

Family purity in Judaism, known as Taharat Hamishpacha, is a practice deeply rooted in Jewish tradition that emphasizes the sanctity and intimacy within marr...

Natan Slifkin discusses the public stance taken by leading Charedi figures, who have issued a halachic ruling forbidding religious Jews from enlisting in the...

In this video, a neglected and unflattering wig is revived by the experts at Prestigio Wigs. Initially too bulky and frizzy, the wig undergoes a remarkable t...

The Forward has enhanced its Yiddish-language content by introducing a new feature that provides pronunciation guides for Hebrew and Aramaic words in their a...

Education in Jewish life has traditionally been about shaping character and instilling values from Torah teachings, not just academic success. Today, however...