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Elias Saratovsky, the current president and CEO of the Birthright Israel Foundation, reflects on the transformative impact of Birthright Israel over the past...

Judge Jesse Furman, an observant Jew appointed by President Obama, issued an order blocking the deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by ICE, ci...

Purim celebrations in walled cities like Jerusalem occasionally coincide with Shabbat, a situation that complicates Purim customs such as megillah reading, m...

Modern technology, including artificial intelligence, is being employed to ensure Torah scrolls meet kosher standards by meticulously examining them for any ...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen discusses the Jewish custom of burying the deceased in simple pine coffins, emphasizing the belief that all people are equal in death rega...

Rabbi Yaakov Herzog shares his experiences as a Jewish leader in Saudi Arabia, offering a unique perspective on Jewish-Muslim relations that counters typical...

Jodi Rudoren critiques the pervasive use of the term "crisis" by organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League in their campus alerts, arguing it can dese...

Rabbi Dalia Marx, a renowned scholar at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, discusses her book "From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar," newly tra...

A new French TV show, "Reformed" ("Le Sens Des Choses"), will premiere on Max, inspired by Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, one of France's few female rabbis and a...

Rabbi YY Jacobson addresses the complex and often unspoken issues surrounding contemporary antisemitism, urging the Jewish community to understand and respon...

Haroun, a pseudonymous Iranian Jew, managed to enter the U.S. under the Lautenberg Program, a refugee initiative intended for persecuted religious minorities...

A woman, in her 40s and in a loving marriage with a man, is exploring her newly identified bisexuality. The personal realization of being queer brings both e...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into Rashi's use of the parsha system in his commentaries, emphasizing its importance for understanding the Tanakh. He highlig...

Peter Beinart reflects on Susie Linfield's critical review of his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," which explores Jewish identity and poli...

Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Conservative rabbi, was criticized for an op-ed he wrote in JTA, which was perceived as mocking Jewish values. The art...

Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe discusses the purpose of the Torah and its role in elevating humanity from a purely animalistic existence to one aligned with divine and s...

Nomi Kaltmann reviews "MiLishkat HaDarom," a collection of rabbinic questions and answers by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, Senior Dayan of the Sydney Beth Din and a w...

Rabbi Ken Brodkin led the transition of Congregation B’nai Israel in Manalapan, New Jersey, to full Orthodox affiliation while maintaining a welcoming enviro...

New Square, New York, recently witnessed an extraordinary gathering of Skverer chassidim for a hachnassas sefer Torah, symbolizing a culmination of a seven-y...

Cindy Scarr's article delves into the halachic intricacies of using maaser (tithing) funds for various purposes, providing valuable insights for contemporary...

Donald Trump's upcoming speech to Congress highlights the plight of hostages involved in the ongoing war in Gaza, which began with a Hamas attack on October ...

The author, a high school senior named Gabrielle Siegel, writes about her journey exploring colleges as a proud liberal Reform Jew interested in aerospace en...

Heeb Magazine, a provocative and unconventional Gen X Jewish publication, is set to relaunch as Heeb Media, a nonprofit e-commerce and digital platform. Orig...

Every day, for months following his mother's death, Judah has been diligently attending synagogue to recite Kaddish, dealing not only with his grief but the ...

Michelle Trachtenberg, a Jewish actress, passed away at 39, with her family choosing to forgo an autopsy for religious reasons. In Judaism, autopsies are gen...

Jonas Phillips, an early American Jewish figure, exemplified the tension between Jewish identity and civic participation through an 1787 letter he wrote to t...

A recent Pew Research Center poll reveals a significant decline in prayer frequency among American Jews, with 58% now saying they hardly ever pray, a noticea...

The phrase "Is it good for the Jews?" serves as a central pivot in this dialogue featuring Moment Senior Editor Dan Freedman, Theatre Ariel's Jesse Bernstein...

The Promised Podcast episode discusses the Israeli Defense Forces' internal investigation of the October 7 attacks and reflects on the documentary 'No Other ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the significance of the Parsha system as the organic division of the Tanakh, contrasting it with the chapter system created...

Sharona introduces 'Brachos in a Box,' a creative offering designed to enhance one's practice of blessings. Although the content details are limited in the p...

Jewish day schools have made significant investments in infrastructure and administrative roles, yet teachers—central to the educational experience—face chro...

Adir Academy is set to become the first Jewish day school in the U.S. specifically for high school students with mental health challenges, opening in New Yor...

Sarah, a Jewish woman who fled pogroms in Romania to live in Toronto, passed away and was scheduled for cremation against Jewish customs. Misaskim Canada's A...

The lecture dives into the role of takkanot, or communal enactments, in shaping the social and religious life of Medieval Ashkenazic communities. These takka...

Miriam Herman explores an unconventional spiritual experience in "At a Hasidic Jewish sweat lodge, enlightenment in the all-encompassing darkness." In Florid...

The meticulous art of being a Jewish scribe, or "sofer," is explored as it delves into the process of creating holy texts like mezuzahs and Torah scrolls. A ...

The episode explores the debate over whether Rashi's commentary on the Tanach is Pshat-based or Drush-based, emphasizing the importance of context in Torah i...

Rabbi Irving Greenberg presents his thought-provoking theories on the evolution of Jewish theology and the possibility of reforming Orthodox Judaism to refle...

Yonkel Goldstein criticizes Peter Beinart’s book and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that Beinart fails to appreciate the importanc...

The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden, highlights a significant moment for Jewish athletes in hockey. American...

Esther Sternberg shares her personal experiences and reflections on the Hasidic Rebbetzin, a figure often shrouded in mystery and regal presence. Having grow...

In Toronto, Jewish community members celebrated with joyous singing and dancing in the streets to welcome a new Torah Scroll, even as they were engulfed by a...

Lena Troufanov's harrowing journey from a non-religious kibbutz resident to a woman of profound faith is chronicled in her story of endurance and spiritual t...

In a controversial discussion on Daas Torah and Chilul HaShem, the article examines the influence of Rav Dov Landau, a leading figure in the Lithuanian Yeshi...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a letter by the Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV) that disputes claims made by liberal Jewish movements reg...

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, the head of Shurat HaDin—Israel Law Center, discusses the moral complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and her vi...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an online publication dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of Jewish topics, Israel, and the global Jewish co...

The article revisits the ongoing debate within Orthodox Judaism between Centrist Orthodoxy, which balances Torah study with secular knowledge (Mada), and rig...

Discussing the question of whether Gaza is considered part of Eretz Yisrael, David Lichtenstein invites Rabbi Yissochor Dov Krakowski and Rabbi Ari Waxman to...