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Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regi...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen shares insights on how to offer genuine comfort during a shiva visit, emphasizing the importance of listening and being present for the mo...

Joshua Hoffman explores ten aspects of Jewish identity and culture that are challenging for non-Jews to fully comprehend. These range from the unique approac...

A serendipitous meeting between Delia Ephron, an author, and Julianna Margulies, an actress, both of Jewish upbringing, led to a Broadway adaptation of Ephro...

David Horovitz discusses the increasing attacks on media freedom in Israel, examining controversial government actions such as banning Al Jazeera and histori...

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Israeli society is experiencing a profound shift in Jewish self-identification and practice. A recent survey ...

The episode delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding the Heter Meah Rabbanim, particularly focusing on a contentious case where a husband w...

In an exploration of Charedi perspectives on IDF service, the discussion centers on a debate between Rabbi Shulman, a pseudonymous Charedi scholar, and Rabbi...

Rabbi Michael Melchior, a renowned Jewish leader and activist, discusses his unwavering belief in the possibility of peace between Israelis and Palestinians,...

The Koren Mikraot Hadorot is a groundbreaking series of Torah commentaries recently published by Koren Publishers. This innovative multi-volume work presents...

Arlene Agus, a pioneering figure in the advancement of Jewish women's ritual practice, passed away at 75. Known for her contributions to Orthodox feminism an...

The article delves into Jewish perspectives on the intersections of Judaism and Christianity through the lens of cultural icons like Bob Dylan and David Broo...

Mark Oppenheimer critiques New York Times columnist David Brooks for his portrayal of Judaism after Brooks publicly embraced Christianity. Brooks, who is Jew...

The episode examines how Jews should navigate their identity and visibility while living in predominantly non-Jewish societies, especially in light of antise...

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's Jewish president, participated in a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony with Chabad rabbis amidst ongoing wartime conditions foll...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the hesitance of the Haredi world to engage with the plain meaning (pshat) of biblical narratives (Tanakh), attributing thi...

Benjamin Netanyahu's unyielding hold on power, despite political and security challenges, is analyzed, highlighting his narrative dominance and the instrumen...

Cindy Scarr addresses the need for enhanced religious growth opportunities for adult Orthodox women, highlighting it as a largely overlooked area within Amer...

Exploring whether drugs can be used for spiritual awakening, Orthodox Rabbi Alex Chapper and Progressive Rabbi Jonathan Romain express contrasting views, yet...

The author shares his excitement about attending the bris for his newest great-grandson in Lakewood, marking his fifth great-grandchild and the first born in...

Menasseh ben Israel was a prominent 17th-century rabbi who played a key role in fostering Jewish-Christian dialogue and helped pave the way for Jews' readmis...

Guatemalan authorities have conducted a significant operation against Lev Tahor, an extremist Jewish sect, resulting in the removal of 160 children and teena...

Natan Slifkin challenges a common Charedi belief that Israel's military success is solely dependent on Torah study rather than military preparedness. Citing ...

The Hardal community, often associated with yeshivas like Har Hamor and Mercaz Harav, blends the religious rigor of Haredi life with religious Zionism's nati...

Ariel Evan Mayse reviews Yosef Bronstein's new book, "Engaging the Essence: The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe." This work examines the teachings ...

Rabbi Wittenstein delves into the historical and interpretive tensions between Midrashim and the plain meaning (pshat) of biblical texts, examining Rashi's d...

Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes engage with Bereshit Rabbah to explore how Jews have historically perceived themselves and their enemies in times of con...

Joshua Hoffman's article reflects on the anxiety surrounding Israel, heightened by the devastating events of October 7th, and explores how these experiences ...

Reflecting on the changing roles of Jewish women within Orthodox Judaism, the article discusses the tension between traditional gender roles and modern femin...

Rabbi Menachem Genack's expanded fourth edition of "Kuntres Birkat Yitzchak: Hearot Le-Masechet Sanhedrin" is a significant scholarly work based on his origi...

Bishop Joseph Bambera and the AJC launch a significant Catholic-Jewish initiative, "Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition," aiming to enhance dialogue and com...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the significance of numbers in our lives, particularly through the lens of a personal story shared by Mindel Kassorla. After years wi...

Cindy Scarr explores the vital role of communication in resolving conflict through the lens of Parshas Vayeishev. Reflecting on the story of Joseph and his b...

The article examines the paradoxical stance of the 'Wives of Soldiers for the Sanctity of the Camp,' who support Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's assertion that even no...

Dana Shavin reflects on her personal journey of navigating holiday traditions with her Christian in-laws. Initially overwhelmed by Christmas at her husband's...

Following the tragic events of October 7, many unaffiliated American Jews are experiencing a profound reconnection with their Jewish identity, now being refe...

In the aftermath of recent tragic events, many American Jews are reconnecting with their heritage, prompting a discussion on how the Orthodox community can w...

Rebbetzin Gevura Davis discusses the transformative shift seen amongst American Jews since October 7, as they begin reconnecting with their heritage, and out...

Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein proposes a bold ten-year plan to inspire one million Jewish families to embrace Shabbat observance as a means to combat assimilati...

Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein proposes a bold plan to strengthen global Jewish identity by focusing efforts on promoting Shabbat observance. With assimilation i...

Rabbi Efraim Mintz calls upon the Orthodox community to seize the current moment, where many American Jews are reconnecting with their heritage, by embracing...

Rabbi Efraim Mintz discusses the evolution of Orthodox Jewry's response to challenges posed by modernity, specifically highlighting the kiruv (outreach) move...

The symposium explores different perspectives on Jewish outreach, emphasizing the importance of fostering Jewish identity and pride, even if it doesn't immed...

Kesher Yehudi is a social movement in Israel dedicated to uniting religious and secular Jews through the pairing of study partners, known as chavrutot. The o...

Project Inspire is a volunteer-driven initiative that facilitates joyful and experiential Jewish events for individuals from diverse backgrounds, without exp...

In a conversation moderated by Rabbi Phil Karesh, Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst and Rabbi Micah Greenland discuss the halachic obligation for engagement in Jewish outr...

Relocating a sefer Torah is a nuanced issue in Jewish law, typically discouraged due to the high respect and honor due to the Torah. Historically, sources ad...

The new translation and commentary of Maimonides' "The Guide to the Perplexed" by Lenn E. Goodman and Phillip I. Lieberman, published by Stanford University ...

Rabbi Gil Student reviews three seminal books touching on different aspects of Jewish thought and practice. Rabbi Yitzchak Shilat's "Medinah, Halachah VeKava...

In an interview with three anonymous Charedi rabbis from prestigious backgrounds, the intricate dynamics within the Israeli Charedi community are explored, r...