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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...

A school trip from Los Angeles' Milken Community School experienced a distressing incident in Tiberias during Israel's Independence Day celebrations when loc...

Activists Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki discuss effective activism, emphasizing the importance of a strategic, non-intimidating approach. They...

Shimshon HaKohen Nadel explores the appropriate time to celebrate the establishment of the State of Israel in light of Jewish tradition, particularly focusin...

Talia Beck and Jordana Bruckheimer, high school seniors from North Shore Hebrew Academy, have pioneered a new horizon for teen engagement with the Talmud thr...

Jack Kirby, a prodigious comic artist from the Lower East Side, is celebrated in the retrospective exhibition, "Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity" at the Skirb...

Rabbi Chaim Aharon Kaufman, chairman of the Vaad Hayeshivos, conveys the unprecedented crisis facing the Torah world in Israel. Discussions held between prom...

Readers respond to recent articles in Mishpacha Magazine. One reader emphasizes the importance of portraying Torah leaders with a more humanized perspective ...

The article critiques the influence of liberalism within Jewish thought, especially when it aligns social justice closely with Judaism. It discusses Illinois...

Freddie Grunsfeld delves into the purpose and construction of the Mishkan and its relationship with Qorbanot, exploring different scholarly and historical pe...

Navigating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on humanity, this discussion explores how Jewish values can offer an ethical framework for engaging wit...

Francis Nataf reflects on the evolving paradigms of tzedakah, especially in relation to non-Jews, within the Jewish ethical tradition. Inspired by the teachi...

Rabbi Dov Linzer explores the balance between halacha and religious passion, emphasizing the importance of grounding religious fervor within the practical, n...

Yaakov Taubes reviews the second volume of ArtScroll's translation series of Maimonides' writings, focusing on Conduct and Character. The article discusses A...

Visiting her brother in a Haredi neighborhood in Jerusalem, Miriam Herman shares her experience of navigating the complexities of securing medication as a to...

The recent suspension of federal testing of commercially produced milk by the FDA sparked concerns among kosher-observant Jews about its implications for the...

Natan Slifkin explores the complex question of whether eating kosher is a mitzvah—commandment or good deed—in Jewish law. The article examines the perspectiv...

Rabbi Yosie Levine delves into the life and controversies surrounding Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic figure bridging Ashkenazi and Sephardic Je...

Navigating Jewish identity as the child of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, Danielle Wolpert shares her journey of embracing Judaism through active par...

Matisyahu reflects on his evolution as a Jewish musician, detailing his journey from his early forays into music, to his time immersed in Hasidic Judaism, an...

Isaac Gruenebaum, a New York State court-certified mediator and expert in conflict resolution, discusses his approach to mediating divorces. Drawing on his e...

In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, speculation about his successor's influence on Jewish-Catholic relations is rife. Pope Francis was known for his progr...

Rav Meir Mazuz, a prominent Tunisian Jewish leader and renowned Torah scholar, dedicated his life to preserving the sanctity of the Jewish nation. As the hea...

Bronya Shaffer shares deeply personal experiences involving the Lubavitcher Rebbe in a conversation that delves into various facets of her life touched by hi...

In a recent discussion led by Rabbi Garfield and Rabbi Schonfeld, the challenges of raising balanced children in today’s restrictive environment are examined...