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The mitzvah of immersing utensils, known as tevilas keilim, stems from a Torah mandate requiring utensils bought from non-Jews to be immersed in a kosher mik...

Michael Bernstein explores the controversial presence of national flags, particularly American and Israeli, in synagogue sanctuaries, arguing they can be see...

Rabbi Steven Abraham reflects on the concept of 'tragic optimism,' introduced by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, as a meaningful response to profound grief...

Hebrew Union College (HUC), a Reform Jewish rabbinical seminary, is challenging a lawsuit from Ohio's Attorney General, which claims the college violated non...

Jacob Reses, the Jewish chief of staff to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is stepping down at the end of summer 2025 due to personal reasons. Reses, a signific...

This piece explores the potential collaboration between Orthodox and Conservative Judaism to strengthen Jewish continuity and observance. The author acknowle...

The video explores the intriguing history of Portuguese Crypto-Jews in 16th century Japan, highlighting their migration and adaptation in a foreign land amid...

Naomi Kaye Honova explores the intertwining history between Jewish culture and Broadway, highlighting prominent Jewish figures and contributions in musical t...

This episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast highlights a remarkable event where Tanya, a foundational Hasidic text by Rabbi Shneur Z...

Michal Horowitz, a Toronto-born teacher of Torah, discovered her calling to educate others despite experiencing severe hearing loss due to an undiagnosed inn...

Jonah Rocheeld explores the paradox of Modern Orthodoxy, which attempts to reconcile traditional Judaism with modern rationality and accessibility. He observ...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the recent Israeli government move to recognize charedi yeshiva learning as a national contribution, exempting them from military se...

The recent passage of the Basic Law: Torah Study in the Knesset, which officially recognizes Torah study as a foundational value of the State of Israel, has ...

Argentina's president speaks at an event honoring the Rebbe, highlighting the significant influence of Chabad and the Rebbe's teachings on global leadership ...

In this discussion, the concept of distinguishing between what is legally permissible and what is morally right is explored from a Jewish perspective. Drawin...

Jamie Geller shares her personal journey from a successful career as a producer at CNN and HBO to embracing a more meaningful life guided by her Jewish faith...

Kaitlin Kehler shares her experience of converting to Orthodox Judaism and the reactions she received from friends. Having grown up in a secular environment ...

As the Jewish education system, alongside broader American schools, face a profound crisis with teacher shortages and an over-reliance on digital technology,...

Natan Slifkin critiques a new legislative initiative in Israel that equates full-time Torah study with military service, exempting charedi yeshiva students f...

In this exploration of mentalism through a halakhic lens, Steven Gotlib delves into the ethical complexities of performing acts that involve seemingly supern...

Professor Martin L. Yarmush explores the sophisticated systems-thinking found within the Talmud, arguing that ancient rabbinic reasoning anticipated many pri...

Joshua Hoffman explores the complexities of modern Jewish identity, critiquing the trend of reshaping Judaism to fit individual preferences rather than embra...

Hadassah Magazine celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing 17 Simon Rockower Awards, the prestigious honors for Jewish journalism conferred by the Ame...

Louis Keene delves into the complex social and cultural significance of wearing a yarmulke, spotlighting his infatuation with a designer $85 kippah from Rube...

HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent Charedi leader, addressed concerns about internal conflicts within the Jewish community, stressing the urgency of the ...

Jewish leaders are actively discussing the ethical implications and theological questions arising from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into s...

In the mid-19th century, a significant controversy erupted in the Charleston synagogue, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, over the installation of a pipe organ—a mov...

Judea Pearl, a distinguished Israeli American computer scientist and philosopher, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadin...

Amidst the rise of artificial intelligence in Jewish philanthropic organizations, a tension emerges: while AI promises efficiency in operations and donor man...

Yonatan Green discusses the implications of the Israeli Supreme Court's judicial reforms of 2023, stressing the unprecedented actions taken by the court in o...

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on her 2013 arrest at the Western Wall for participating in egalitarian prayer, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for worshi...

Natan Slifkin explores the recurring misinterpretations of Torah laws regarding kosher animals, specifically focusing on the camel's foot, as depicted in Art...

Moses Seixas played a pivotal role in advocating for religious liberty for Jews in the newly formed United States. As the warden of the Newport congregation,...

Isaac Leeser was a pivotal figure in 19th-century American Judaism, dedicated to strengthening Orthodox Judaism amidst the rise of Reform Judaism. Born in 18...

Rabbi Abraham Joseph Rice, born in 1802 in Bavaria, was the first traditionally ordained rabbi to settle in the United States, arriving in 1840. He faced imm...

Rabbi Moshe Taub explores the literary world of She'eilos U'Teshuvos (rabbinic responsa) as an important historical source that chronicles the Jewish experie...

Yael Davidowitz, the outreach director for Project Last Kindness, confronts the growing trend of cremation among American Jews, which she describes as having...

Yael Davidowitz offers guidance on how to thoughtfully approach conversations about cremation with loved ones, emphasizing the importance of Jewish burial. T...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky explores the complex halachic discourse surrounding the kashrut status of New World birds such as the turkey and Muscovy duck. Co...

Michal Horowitz's book, "Abled: Living With a Disability, A Torah View," deeply explores the Torah's teachings on disability and human worth. The book challe...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' new "Koren Shalem Humash," published by Koren Publishers, offers a fresh translation and commentary on the Torah, setting itself a...

In "One Day in October: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories," authors Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach present narratives of extraordinary valor from the traumatic even...

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph reflects on the importance of unity without uniformity as both a national and a Jewish ideal. Drawing from the US motto, "E pluribus un...

Mesorat Menachem is a two-volume tribute to Rabbi Menachem Genack, honoring his over forty years of influence in Jewish scholarship and communal leadership, ...

Chaim Trachtman highlights the pedagogical approach of Christine Hayes, a retired Yale professor known for her engaging lectures on the Old Testament. Hayes ...

The article discusses the ongoing tension between the Charedi community in Israel and the Israeli government's military draft policies. It highlights a recen...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication offering insightful and nuanced perspectives on Judaism, Israel, and Jewish life. Following October...

Burnout among early childhood educators in Jewish settings is a growing concern, exacerbated by longstanding issues of low pay and lack of mental health supp...

The article delves into the biblical sotah ritual described in Numbers 5:11-31, examining its implications regarding abortion and the status of a fetus withi...

Parshat Naso introduces the controversial Sotah ritual, where a husband, overcome by jealousy, can subject his wife to a test by ingesting bitter waters to d...