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The episode discusses the ongoing relevance of Jewish denominations, focusing on a Reconstructionist synagogue's vote about its association with Reconstructi...

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that over 25% of Jewish adults in the United States engage with astrology or horoscopes once or twice a year. Whi...

Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet emphasizes the importance of adhering to Jewish law even during wartime, asserting that religious and moral values must supersede m...

In response to a query from a non-Jewish person considering adopting the name Yael during a U.S. naturalization process, author Mira Fox delves into the comp...

This inspiring story chronicles a woman's journey from battling depression to finding healing and purpose through Torah, comedy, and medical clowning. After ...

Moshe Krakowski discusses his analysis of factors leading Orthodox Jews to leave or stay within the faith, framed against a new study commissioned by the Ort...

Moshe Krakowski delves into why some Jews leave their Orthodox communities, exploring how various factors influence their decisions. He emphasizes the import...

Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli explores the nature of Halakhic discourse by examining the dual perspectives in Talmudic teachings on repentance, forgiveness, and aton...

Despite initial setbacks, the Israeli government's pursuit of judicial overhaul has resumed, adopting a new, more covert approach. Suzie Navot emphasizes Isr...

Scott Kahn argues that the blanket exemption of ultra-Orthodox Israelis from serving in the IDF is morally indefensible and lacking in Jewish legal justifica...

Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the vision of a religious Jewish state and explores Israel's dual covenants according to the Torah. He emphasizes the complexity...

Avraham Fixsler narrates the heart-wrenching story of his daughter Alta, focusing on the battle he and his wife endured to prevent the withdrawal of her life...

This episode delves into how Jewish law and pastoral care address situations where one spouse becomes less religious or irreligious, with insights from vario...

Judge Matthew Solomson, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, represents a remarkable family journey from his great-grandfather's fear of governme...

Tablet Magazine introduces a significant shift in its offerings, launching a monthly print magazine starting June. This move reflects its commitment to in-de...

The article discusses the merger of Liberal and Reform Judaism in the UK into a new denomination called Progressive Judaism. The author expresses concern tha...

This video explores the legend of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a prominent Jewish sage from the Talmud, who, according to tradition, spent 13 years in a cave in ...

Belgian police have conducted raids on homes in Antwerp as part of an investigation into potentially illegal circumcisions conducted by mohels. This follows ...

In a reflective piece, Jessica Seigel recounts her connections to the influential Marxist art critic Max Kozloff, whose recent memorial in April 2025 unveile...

The article delves into the debate surrounding Jewish circumcision, highlighting a police raid on mohalim in Antwerp as evidence of antisemitism. The discuss...

Maya Rosen and Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein engage in a chevruta, exploring the ethical challenges faced by activists in the West Bank through Jewish texts. They di...

Teshuva, or repentance, is a central component of Jewish life and thought, highlighted by the significant time dedicated to it leading up to Yom Kippur. This...

The article reflects on the American Jewish community's hesitance to openly discuss faith, often due to historical sensitivities and the desire for inclusivi...

Aryeh Simon, originally from Los Angeles, transitioned from a life of Torah study to becoming a businessman, addressing the costly and delayed process of wir...

In her article on Parshas Emor, Sharona explores the deeper meaning behind counting the Omer, as instructed in Vayikra 23:15. She references Rav Yaakov Tzvi ...

The article examines the escalating tensions between Charedi parties in Israel and the government over military service exemptions. Despite Prime Minister Ne...

Michael Golden explores the universal nature of mitzvot, reflecting on a personal experience helping a young person in distress. While the term mitzvah origi...

Balancing collaboration with advocacy is crucial when supporting a child in therapy amidst educators who may have traditional perspectives. Rabbi Yerachmiel ...

Shulem Deen, a former member of the Ultra-Orthodox Skvera Hasidic community, discusses his transition from faith to no faith, and the complexities of being '...

Aaron Koller will make history as the first Jewish scholar to assume the Regius Professor of Hebrew role at the University of Cambridge, a position that has ...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on the profound decision of whether Diaspora Jews should be buried in Israel. He explores this topic through personal experience,...

Yeshiva University recently rescinded its recognition of the campus LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, citing a breach in the agreement that required adherence to specific...

Daci Platt's article explores amusing and often unfounded myths that Jewish parents tell their children about what Jews supposedly do or don't do. Compiling ...

Yeshiva University's men's basketball team faces a challenging season in the wake of the October 7 attacks, captured in the documentary "Rebound: A Year of T...

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...