Forward
Haredi ‘lost boys’ may find themselves drafted into Israel's army
25 Mar
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Israel regarding the exemption of young Haredi men from mandatory military service if they claim to be studying T...
25 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
My IDF Plan, The Netziv
25 Mar
The text discusses the controversy surrounding charedim not serving in the IDF, highlighting the perspectives of those both in favor and against this exempti...
25 Mar
Jewschool
Ahasuerus’s Clothes
22 Mar
The article explores the midrashic interpretation of King Ahasuerus wearing the Jewish priestly garments during his banquet in the Book of Esther. This act i...
22 Mar
Jewish Currents
Facing Amalek - Reading the biblical injunction to genocide amid a genocide
22 Mar
This article explores the complex and contentious topic of the biblical mandate to destroy Amalek while examining its modern-day implications in light of Isr...
22 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar Quiz no 264
22 Mar
The Etgar Quiz discusses various aspects of Purim and the Book of Esther. Key points include identifying which activities are not mitzvot of Purim, recalling...
22 Mar
Creative Judaism
RADIO in the TALMUD? | Parshah Rabbit Hole ep.24 (Vayikra)
22 Mar
Exploring a potential mention of radio waves in the Talmud leads to a discussion on gremlins in this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole, touching on a Purim Tech...
22 Mar
Tablet
The Outsider Legal Genius Who May Rescue Trump
22 Mar
Seth Barrett Tillman, a legal scholar and Orthodox Jew, challenges conventional narratives in American jurisprudence by arguing that the president is not an ...
22 Mar
Bonjour Chai
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The Royal Steaks
21 Mar
Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the parallels between Kate Middleton's disappearance and Queen Esther's story from Purim, while discussing the ...
21 Mar
Promised Podcast
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The “The P Word?” Edition
21 Mar
The episode delves into efforts toward peace amidst ongoing challenges, comparing contemporary threats to historical enemies like Amalek. The hosts explore t...
21 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
2 Big Questions, One Resolved...
21 Mar
An Orthodox Jewish reader raised concerns about witnessing racism among Orthodox families while also grappling with the Torah world's alignment with views he...
21 Mar
JTA
Just in time for Purim, local businesses offer Jewish revelers pricey IV hangover ‘cures’
21 Mar
Businesses like Park Ave Drips are offering pricey IV hangover cures just in time for Purim, aimed at alleviating the effects of excessive drinking during th...
21 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Purim’s call for unity that Israel should take to heart
21 Mar
The text discusses the importance of unity within Israel, drawing parallels to the story of Esther and the theme of division propagated by Haman. It emphasiz...
21 Mar
Jewish History Uncensored
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#183 - R' Avrohom Kalisker vs the Baal HaTanya
20 Mar
R' Avrohom Kalisker's conflict with R' Shnuer Zalman (the Baal HaTanya) revolved primarily around differing approaches to Chassidic leadership and the dissem...
20 Mar
Forward
2 investigations underway following complaints of sexism at Ziegler rabbinical seminary
20 Mar
American Jewish University and its Ziegler rabbinical school are facing two investigations into sexism and misconduct allegations against Rabbi Bradley Shavi...
20 Mar
Ami
The Amazing Trajectory of Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Kolakowski aka The Koblentzer Rebbe
20 Mar
Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Kolakowski, known as the Koblentzer Rebbe, serves as a chaplain at a state prison in Pennsylvania, being the first Jew to hold this positi...
20 Mar
Mishpacha
Child of My Prayers
19 Mar
Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky, an 88-year-old rosh yeshivah in Jerusalem, recently celebrated the birth of his first child, a son, with his second wife after being ch...
19 Mar
Mishpacha
Tefillah’ed Out
19 Mar
The text reflects on the power and importance of prayer (tefillah) in the face of challenging times, particularly in light of recent tragic events in Eretz Y...
19 Mar
JTA
Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities
19 Mar
Eric Rosenthal, a Jewish activist, founded Disability Rights International to advocate for people with disabilities worldwide, focusing on ending institution...
19 Mar
Lehrhaus
Bulbasaur & Bishul: An Adar-Fueled, Unnecessarily In-Depth Analysis of a Nonsensical Halakhic Question
19 Mar
In an analysis by Mark Glass, the author delves into a humorous yet insightful halakhic question based on the popular game Pokemon, pondering if using a move...
19 Mar
Forward
BREAKING: On April 8, God will turn the sun into darkness and the moon into blood
18 Mar
God is said to be punishing humanity for misdeeds through an upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, with biblical references such as the Book of Amos and the Boo...
18 Mar
18forty
Your Attachment Style, Applied to God
18 Mar
Attachment styles, which stem from early childhood interactions with primary caregivers, influence how we engage in relationships. These styles can impact no...
18 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s Talk Schools: Childen need an emotional bond with learning
17 Mar
The article discusses the importance of fostering emotional bonds with learning in Jewish education. It highlights the need for schools to go beyond teaching...
17 Mar
JTA
Canadian Jewish agencies sue over government rules they say have curbed kosher meat production
15 Mar
Two major kosher certification agencies in Canada, along with a Jewish advocacy group, are suing the Canadian government over regulations regarding animal sl...
15 Mar
Halacha Headlines
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3/16/24 – Shiur 460 – זכרון לנצח – Preserving the memory of Fallen Soldiers Through Posthumous Retrieval of זרע for Procreation
15 Mar
The discussion in Shiur 460 revolves around the question of whether it is permitted, forbidden, or a Mitzvah to preserve the memory of fallen soldiers throug...
15 Mar
Bonjour Chai
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Can't Get No Satisfaction
15 Mar
The episode explores the challenges faced by Orthodox women trapped in marriages due to the refusal of their husbands to grant a get, highlighting the case o...
15 Mar
Bonjour Chai
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Can't Get No Satisfaction
15 Mar
Adina Sash, also known as @FlatbushGirl, joins the hosts to discuss the plight of agunot, particularly highlighting the case of Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox ...
15 Mar
JTA
New state of affairs: Jewish legislator seeks to decriminalize adultery in NY
14 Mar
New York Assemblymember Charles Lavine, a Democrat and Jewish lawmaker, is working to repeal the state's law criminalizing adultery, considering it an outdat...
14 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Pekudei
14 Mar
The discussion revolves around the significance of names and the impact they have on our lives. The author reflects on the name Achisamach, meaning "support ...
14 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
The Exodus Disgrace Called Out
14 Mar
The article addresses the controversy sparked by Sefardic Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef's statement that chareidim should leave Israel rather than join the IDF,...
14 Mar
Lehrhaus
A Philosophical Reflection on the Halakhification of Warfare
14 Mar
The debate on the ethical conduct of warfare within Jewish law is discussed in a philosophical reflection by Alex S. Ozar. Some authorities argue that warfar...
14 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Antisemitism of Animal Rights Activists
13 Mar
The text discusses the controversy surrounding kosher slaughter and the recent legal challenges faced by Jewish organizations in Canada regarding new rules f...
13 Mar
Tablet
Exile or Diaspora?
13 Mar
In the debate between Salo Wittmayer Baron and Yitzhak Baer concerning the nature of Jewish diaspora, Baron, advocating a positive view of American multicult...
13 Mar
Mishpacha
Off the Derech Fear
12 Mar
The article discusses the concept of "Off the Derech Fear," which refers to parents having an unreasonable fear that their children may abandon their religio...
12 Mar
The Habura
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Personality of a Poseq (Part 2) - Rabbi Yonatan Halevy
12 Mar
Rabbi Yonatan Halevy discusses the personality traits of a Poseq (Jewish legal decisor) in this second part of the series. The text emphasizes the importance...
12 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Wisdom Does Not Always Come With Age
12 Mar
The text discusses the concept of Daas Torah in the Charedi world and the tension it creates with other Jewish religious segments regarding issues like army ...
12 Mar
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is Trump Being Railroaded?
12 Mar
Andrew C. McCarthy discusses potential constitutional and procedural violations in the prosecutions of Donald Trump, emphasizing the differing legal standard...
12 Mar
Jewdicious
Escapism Would Be Good Right About Now
12 Mar
In the article, the author reflects on the chaotic state of the world, including the war in Israel, concerns about AI, and global issues, recommending the es...
12 Mar
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jewish organizations are suing the Canadian government over new kosher slaughter rules they warn could destroy the industry
12 Mar
Jewish organizations in Canada are challenging new slaughter regulations that they argue endanger the kosher meat industry by making practices incompatible w...
12 Mar
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jewish organizations are suing the Canadian government over new kosher slaughter rules they warn could destroy the industry
12 Mar
Jewish kosher supervision agencies in Canada, such as COR and MK, along with key kosher meat producers, are suing the Canadian government over new slaughter ...
12 Mar
Forward
Canadian Jewish groups raise alarm about threat to kosher slaughter
12 Mar
Canadian Jewish groups, including the Council for Israel and Jewish Affairs and two kosher certifiers, are concerned over new regulations in Canada affecting...
12 Mar
Moment
The Solar Eclipse Then and Now—the Jewish Perspective
11 Mar
A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, passing through North America. In the Jewish perspective, the article explores historical views on ec...
11 Mar
TEXTing
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Code-switching
11 Mar
Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain explore the concept of code-switching through a rabbinic text from Pesikta DeRav Kahana, discussing its relevance and implica...
11 Mar
Tablet
Hunting Jews
11 Mar
The text discusses instances of antisemitism, particularly in the context of legal rulings affecting Jewish practices in Europe. It highlights a European Cou...
11 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth
10 Mar
The writer discusses a recent article in Mishpacha Magazine by a Charedi columnist, Gedalia Guttentag, who praises the Dati world for their sacrifices and he...
10 Mar
Jewish Action
Bitachon During Crisis – Hope Amid Crisis
9 Mar
In times of crisis, it is crucial to strengthen emunah and bitachon. By surrounding oneself with kindness and focusing on Hashem's chasadim even in challengi...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
What’s the Truth about . . . Rashi Script?
9 Mar
Rashi script, a cursive script used by early printers to distinguish Rashi's commentary from the Biblical text, has no connection to Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki h...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
A No-Grainer: The Laws of Yoshon Simplified
9 Mar
Yoshon refers to the Jewish law that permits the consumption of grains planted before Pesach, while chodosh is grains planted after Pesach, subject to restri...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Reviews in Brief – Spring 2024
9 Mar
Rabbi Menachem Genack's "Gan Shoshanim, vol. 1" offers Torah essays that blend insights from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik with Brisker-style analysis, presen...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
In Praise of Israel’s Emunah
9 Mar
Israeli soldier Ori Megidish's rescue by the IDF from captivity in Gaza highlighted the role of emunah, or faith, in facing challenges, as her mother engaged...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
How Do We Partner? The Benefits of Shared Leadership
9 Mar
The text delves into the concept of partnership and shared leadership, drawing from the personal loss of Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter and discuss...
9 Mar