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In this podcast episode, the subject of resurrection and its debate between rabbis and Romans is explored. The argument made by the Romans is that resurrecti...

In a special episode, law professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya discusses the surreal world of Israeli jurisprudence. Israel's Supreme Court recently made two unusual ...

The Letter of the Mothers is a public letter written by Dr. Tehila Elitzur, a Torah teacher at Herzog College, addressed to the mothers of ultra-Orthodox yes...

The author discusses two philosophies within Centrist Orthodoxy: Torah Im Derech Eretz (TIDE) and Torah UMada (TUM). TIDE, influenced by Rabbi Samson Raphael...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the second arrest of the Baal Tanya and the Sabbatean accusations against the Chassidic movement, illustrating the complex n...

In this Shiur, Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht discusses various halachic issues related to using Amazon on Shabbat. He addresses questions such as whether it is perm...

Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader has signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets. Bader, a Bronxville native, will be the team's first J...

Congregation Shirat Hayam, a Conservative synagogue in Swampscott, Massachusetts, has hired Cantor Sarah Freudenberger, who is permitted to officiate interfa...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to reinterpret its powers concerning the judicial overhaul legislation in Israel, focu...

The discussion in this week's Parashah of Shemot emphasizes the impact of negative energy and lashon hara (negative speech) on individuals and those around t...

The article discusses the question of whether studying Torah takes precedence over other important obligations in Judaism. The author quotes Rav Aharon Licht...

The use of language in discussing Israel's war with Hamas is explored in this article. The phrase "redemption of hostages" is analyzed, which departs from th...

In this article, Mikhael Manekin discusses the implications of the Gaza War on Judaism. He highlights unsettling scenes from Gaza, specifically mentioning a ...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down the reasonableness clause and its implications for ...

In a conversation with Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer, a respected posek, he discusses various halachic questions that have arisen due to the recent Hamas attacks in...

The Hebrew edition of the first volume of The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom has been released and can be purchased at the museum or on the museum ...

The article tells the story of Rivka, who was struggling with how to handle her friend Leah's religious instability. Rivka felt guilty for being too judgment...

In this issue of Family First Inbox, the first letter discusses the idea of sacrificing a career for Torah learning, suggesting that talents should be used f...

This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas H...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill guaranteeing the availability of kosher and halal food in state prisons. The law, set to take effect in Sept...

In this essay, the author explores the concept of rationality and its application to beliefs, particularly in relation to Judaism. They discuss the distincti...

The essay explores the concept of rationality in relation to beliefs, specifically in the context of Judaism. It distinguishes between epistemic rationality ...

Yonit and Jonathan reflect on a year of significant turmoil in Israel, focusing on the unexpected judicial overhaul and the ongoing impact of the events of O...

Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical ...

This recipe presents the ultimate mushroom Wellington with a mix of mushrooms, leek, chestnuts, spinach, sage, cranberry sauce, and miso paste or soy sauce w...

This episode explores the historical significance of the Baal Tanya's two arrests by Russian authorities, analyzing the legal and cultural hurdles he faced, ...

This text discusses the controversy surrounding Rabbi Shai Graucher, who raised millions of dollars and provided various forms of assistance to the Israeli a...

The Lehrhaus, a platform for Jewish content, has had a productive year in 2023, publishing at least 100 original pieces across various genres. They have addr...

In this letter, an IDF combat soldier expresses his belief that army service is essential for every Jew. He argues that having sovereignty and control over t...

In this letter from an IDF combat soldier in Gaza, the author expresses their belief that army service is essential for every Jew. They argue that having sov...

In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the second part of the Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam. He provides insights into the teachings of the Rambam, focusi...

This article explores how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Jewish education is being debated among educators and students. Some Jewish educators ex...

The late Rabbi Nachum Rabinovich, influential in UK Judaism and a mentor to Rabbi Sacks, believed in a rationalist Judaism blending universal and specific el...

In Chapter 13 of the Tale of Treeo, Nellie has been searching for Eli but hasn't had any luck finding him. Eli, trapped in a hole in the ground, hears Nellie...

In this article, the authors discuss the Talmudic approach to sexuality, particularly the views on sexual pleasure. They explore the conflicting opinions wit...

The article commemorates the 135th yahrtzeit (anniversary of death) of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, a prominent leader of Ashkenaz Jewry in the 19th century. I...

Rav Yosef Elefant, a prominent figure from the Mirrer Yeshiva in Jerusalem, delivered a powerful call to action at a recent convention of Agudath Israel of A...

Rabbi Shai Graucher, known for his close association with Rav Chaim Kanievsky and his works on his teachings, has garnered praise for his tremendous acts of ...

This article describes the author's experience attending a bris (circumcision ceremony) amidst the ongoing war in Israel. The new father, Avi Kahn, is an Ame...

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, a professional wrestler known as MJF, is the latest inductee into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. He expressed his joy in fu...

Rav Dovid Leibel is a Charedi rabbi who has taken positions that are not in line with traditional Charedi orthodoxy. He believes that Charedi married men sho...

Rabbi Akiva, born in 50 C.E. in the Land of Israel, was a significant figure in shaping Judaism. He was considered the foremost rabbi of his time and had a p...

In this discussion, the question of whether Israel is an occupier of Palestinian land is explored. The participants touch on various issues such as the exist...

The Baal Tanya, a prominent figure in Jewish history, was arrested and imprisoned, sparking discussions about the theological disagreements between the Gra a...

In the Torah portion Vayigash, Joseph warns his brothers not to become agitated on their journey home. The classic commentator Rashi suggests this agitation ...

In this article, Aryeh Klapper revisits Rav Shaul Yisraeli's analysis of civilian casualties in the context of halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics. Klapper high...

In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the ...

The Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam, discussed by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, is a topic of conversation within the S&P Sephardi Community of the UK. The community, alon...

The text discusses the relevance of the Bible to our values and its influence on the extreme polarization between the right and the left. It argues that the ...

Michael Lebhar, founder of SellCord, a company that helps e-commerce sellers on Walmart.com, discusses Walmart's growing presence as an online marketplace. H...