Emes Ve-Emunah
Another Orthodox Jew appointed to High Office
21 Apr 2025
Matthew Solomson, an Orthodox Jewish scholar and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, has been appointed as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Clai...
21 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
The quirky new VC being guided by Jewish values
21 Apr 2025
Long Journey Ventures, a quirky venture capital firm in San Francisco, has embraced Jewish values in its latest fund, totaling $181,818,181.80—a nod to the H...
21 Apr 2025
JTA
How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’
18 Apr 2025
Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his busi...
18 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Shidduch Crisis and Hypocrisy
17 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the shidduch crisis of single older girls by highlighting the inconsistency of their approach com...
17 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto
17 Apr 2025
Rabbi Louis Sachs discusses his legal battle with his former congregation, Beth Torah, which has sued him for breach of contract after he joined Beth Sholom....
17 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto
17 Apr 2025
Rabbi Louis Sachs faces a $750,000 lawsuit from his former synagogue, Beth Torah, over allegations of breach of contract after leaving for Beth Sholom. He cl...
17 Apr 2025
JTA
Elon Musk reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair not to circumcise his Jewish child
16 Apr 2025
Elon Musk, known for his controversial viewpoints, reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair, the Jewish mother of his child, to forego the tradition of circumcision...
16 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
Reform Judaism has betrayed the Jewish People.
16 Apr 2025
In this passionate critique, Joshua Hoffman argues that Reform Judaism has strayed from its core principles, prioritizing progressive politics over Jewish so...
16 Apr 2025
Unorthodox
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Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz
16 Apr 2025
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz discusses the concept of dual loyalty among American Jews, advocating for a proud embrace of loyalty to both the United States and Israe...
16 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The One Word That Defines the Jewish People
15 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores how the concept of "shalom" or peace fundamentally defines the Jewish people and their history. Historically, Jews have prioritized p...
15 Apr 2025
Tablet
When Artificial Intelligence Came to Life in 18th-Century Amsterdam
15 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yosie Levine explores the groundbreaking work of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the 18th-century Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, who examined the halakhi...
15 Apr 2025
Forward
Jews thought Trump wanted to fight antisemitism. Why did he cut all of their grants?
12 Apr 2025
The article explores the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which affected num...
12 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The Most Underrated Jewish and Israeli Sayings
11 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores seven underrated Jewish and Israeli sayings that capture the essence of Jewish resilience, humor, and grit. These sayings, ranging fr...
11 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Is Rice Permitted on Passover?
11 Apr 2025
During Passover, the dietary restrictions for Ashkenazi Jews traditionally include abstaining from rice and beans, known as "Kitniyot." This article explores...
11 Apr 2025
Forward
Trump wants to fight antisemitism. So why did he kill funding for my Holocaust translation project?
11 Apr 2025
Sasha Senderovich discusses the termination of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant supporting his Holocaust translation project, despite its alignm...
11 Apr 2025
Sonya's Prep
How to Clean & Descale Your Hot Water Urn for Passover
10 Apr 2025
Preparing for Passover involves extensive cleaning to ensure all kitchen items meet kosher standards. This video provides a guide to cleaning and descaling a...
10 Apr 2025
Halacha Headlines
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4/12/25 – Shiur 509 – “Free Money” – Taking money from the government (food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.)
10 Apr 2025
The episode discusses the ethical and legal considerations for Orthodox Jews when applying for government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, welfare, and Secti...
10 Apr 2025
Jewish Currents
Against Zionist Realism - Is “Not In Our Name” Jewish organizing around Palestine inflating our culpability as Jews—and downplaying our complicity as <em>Americans</em>?
9 Apr 2025
Jon Danforth-Appell examines the complexities within Jewish activism concerning Palestinian solidarity, particularly focusing on the dynamics surrounding Jew...
9 Apr 2025
On the Nose
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Debating Zionist Realism
9 Apr 2025
Arielle Angel and Mari Cohen engage with Jon Danforth-Appell on the notion of "Zionist realism," a concept suggesting that the Jewish left struggles to imagi...
9 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Interpretation is a creative skill we need in the age of generative AI
9 Apr 2025
In the era of generative AI, fostering the Jewish tradition of creative interpretation is essential in education. This perspective is emphasized by rabbinica...
9 Apr 2025
Tablet
The Law of the Land
9 Apr 2025
Dovid Bashevkin explores the nuanced relationship between Jewish law as discussed in Tractate Sanhedrin and Jewish identity. Using personal anecdotes and his...
9 Apr 2025
JTA
You need a non-Jewish neighbor to perform this Passover ritual. Thank heavens.
8 Apr 2025
Ethan Schwartz recounts the experience of his wife, Rabbanit Leah Sarna, facilitating the sale of hametz at their community in suburban Philadelphia, highlig...
8 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Soviet Gulag Survivor: "It's Time To Tell You EVERYTHING That I've Been Through..."
8 Apr 2025
Natan Sharansky's remarkable journey from Soviet dissident to celebrated Jewish figure is a testament to the strength derived from cultural identity and pers...
8 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Supremes Step In
8 Apr 2025
The episode discusses a recent complex Supreme Court decision involving the legality of plane deportations to El Salvador, examining its implications for fut...
8 Apr 2025
JTA
Florida’s Todd Golden becomes first Jewish coach to win March Madness since 1988
8 Apr 2025
Todd Golden achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Jewish coach in 37 years to lead a team to victory in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, g...
8 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
[Re-send with corrected download link] Some Exciting Publications
8 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin highlights two new volumes that delve deeply into the contested issue of military service in Israel, particularly from a halakhic perspective. ...
8 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Some Exciting Publications
8 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin shares excitement over receiving two significant volumes addressing the halakhic and ideological facets of military service within Israeli soci...
8 Apr 2025
Ami
Beyond the Miracles
8 Apr 2025
The legacy of the Baba Sali, Rav Yisrael Abuchatzeira, continues to draw people from around the world to his resting place in Netivot, where many seek miracl...
8 Apr 2025
Moment
Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Law Require that Hostages be Redeemed Regardless of Cost?
7 Apr 2025
The question of whether Jewish law demands the redemption of hostages regardless of cost remains complex and unresolved within Jewish jurisprudence. While re...
7 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Building a data-driven synagogue
7 Apr 2025
Synagogues like Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are increasingly turning to data-driven strategies to enhance community engagement and improve op...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Bewitched and Between
7 Apr 2025
In "Seder Maziqin: Law and Magic in Late Antique Jewish Society," Avigail Manekin-Bamberger explores the interplay between magic and rabbinic law in Babyloni...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Future Is Old
7 Apr 2025
Mira Balberg explores the complex dynamics between adult children and their aging parents through a personal lens, juxtaposing a self-help book she found wit...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Resurrection: The Triumph of Life in Judaism
7 Apr 2025
Irving Greenberg explores the often-overlooked Jewish doctrine of resurrection of the dead, contrasting it with more commonly discussed concepts like the wor...
7 Apr 2025
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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#367 - The Supreme Court vs. the Government: Israel’s Battle for Power (Prof. Talia Einhorn)
7 Apr 2025
Amidst ongoing military conflict, internal Israeli political struggles resurface focusing on the legal complexities surrounding the dismissal of the Shin Bet...
7 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
Israeli parents have more confident kids.
6 Apr 2025
The article discusses the disparity in resilience and confidence between Jewish children raised in Israel compared to those in the diaspora. It attributes Is...
6 Apr 2025
Forward
This is my last column as editor of the Forward
5 Apr 2025
Jodi Rudoren, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, reflects on her tenure at the publication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and learning from d...
5 Apr 2025
JTA
Federal spending cuts could affect aid for Holocaust survivors and kosher Meal on Wheels deliveries
4 Apr 2025
Federal spending cuts announced by the Trump administration could significantly impact support services for Holocaust survivors and kosher Meals on Wheels de...
4 Apr 2025
Forward
Why Robby said the Shema on ‘The Pitt’
4 Apr 2025
The article explores a poignant moment in the popular medical drama, The Pitt, where Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, portrayed by Noah Wyle, recites the Shema...
4 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Beyond the big tent: Harnessing pluralism to forge Jewish identity
4 Apr 2025
This piece explores the potential of pluralism to strengthen Jewish identity by fostering deep engagements across different faiths and viewpoints. The author...
4 Apr 2025
Halacha Headlines
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4/5/25 – Shiur 508 – What does “Daas Torah” really mean and does it have anything to do with the WZO Election?
4 Apr 2025
This episode of Halacha Headlines delves into the complex topic of Daas Torah and its role in guiding Jewish decision-making, particularly concerning partici...
4 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
What Exactly Are They Proud Of?
3 Apr 2025
Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz discusses the dichotomy faced by Yeshiva University (YU) in acknowledging an LGBTQ+ student club, Hareni, under the constraints of Ortho...
3 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
What The Rebbe Noticed About Talent NO ONE Else Noticed
3 Apr 2025
This podcast episode from Chabad.org delves into the unique perspective of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in recognizing talent. Unlike common perceptions, the Rebbe ...
3 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Well, He Did It
3 Apr 2025
The episode delves into the implications of the newly imposed Trump tariffs, analyzing the economic and political ramifications with economic commentator Dav...
3 Apr 2025
The Habura
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Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | Kitniyot, Shlissel Challa, Switching from Ashkenazi to Sepharadi (April 2025)
3 Apr 2025
Rabbi Dweck addresses various questions posed by the Jewish community, discussing topics such as framing suffering in one's relationship with God, and unders...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Emunah & the Artist
3 Apr 2025
Exploring the interplay between faith and art, the author delves into the nuances of Hebrew 'emunah' compared to the English 'faith,' highlighting the intrin...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Haredi Faith: Theology and the Draft Controversy
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the theological debate within Israeli Haredi society concerning faith and human endeavor, particularly in relation to secular responsibi...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The False Binary of Theism vs. Atheism
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the limitations of framing theological beliefs within a simple binary of theism versus atheism. It argues that this dichotomy fails to c...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Shivim Panim
3 Apr 2025
Addressing ethical dilemmas in Jewish philanthropy, this article delves into the nuances of accepting tainted money. Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbi David Wolp...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: The Talmud
3 Apr 2025
The article delves into the Talmud's rich complexity and enduring significance, describing it as a profound self-help book that encompasses the entirety of h...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Power of the Mob in an Unforgiving Age
3 Apr 2025
Living in the age of cancel culture, the article explores the dangerous implications of societal pressure to conform, akin to our contemporary form of Orwell...
3 Apr 2025