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The custom of eating dairy on Shavuot is often misunderstood as an ancient tradition when, in reality, the practice in its current form is relatively recent,...

OU Press and Koren Publishers present "Megillat Ruth Mesorat HaRav," a detailed commentary rooted in Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's teachings. Edited by Reuv...

Rabbi Jonathan Ziring's book, reviewed by Rabbi Steven Gotlib, provides a comprehensive halakhic perspective on navigating social media and communication tec...

"Kosher ADHD: Surviving and Thriving in the Torah-Observant World" by Drs. Simcha Chesner and Sara Markowitz delves into the unique challenges faced by indiv...

Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff's four-volume series, "Rakafot Aharon," draws from his extensive lectures and writings on both Torah scholarship and Jewish his...

Rabbi Menachem Genack's expanded edition of "Birkat Yitzchak" and Dr. Moshe Sokolow's "Pursuing Peshat" provide two significant contributions to Jewish schol...

The letters section of JA Mag's Spring 2025 issue captures the tension within the Jewish community regarding military service and outreach post-October 7. Pr...

The episode delves into the dynamics within the World Zionist Organization, examining the roles and differences between the Mizrachi and Eretz HaKodesh parti...

In this insightful discussion, Knesset member Yitzhak Pindrus addresses the contentious issue of drafting ultra-Orthodox Yeshiva students into the Israel Def...

In "The Kind of Thing Traitors Do," Joshua Hoffman discusses the contentious deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian Palestinian pro-Hamas activist in New Yo...

Arizona's beloved mohel, having performed his 10,000th circumcision, has announced his retirement after a career spanning since 1990. Over the years, he has ...

New York City's upcoming mayoral election presents a crowded field of candidates, including notable Jewish officials and allies, amid contentious debates inf...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the principles of prophecy and their relation to writing in the Tanach, examining how prophetic requirements inform our u...

Tzvi Sinensky explores the complex ethical framework in Megillat Esther, focusing on the tension between self-defense and retribution as enacted by the Jews ...

The episode discusses the establishment and impact of the CIJA Legal Task Force, a pro bono legal team that has assisted over 550 Canadian victims of antisem...

Ilya Shapiro discusses the legal grounds for Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation from the U.S., emphasizing that it's a matter of immigration law violations due to ...

Natan Slifkin critiques the distortion of Torah teachings by charedi leaders to oppose drafting yeshiva students into the IDF. He highlights a recent announc...

Philanthropist Manette Mayberg experienced a spiritual awakening regarding the protective power of mezuzahs after a guest's accident at her home in 2014. Thi...

Readers respond to various articles from Mishpacha Magazine, highlighting key community and personal issues. Ephram Levitz discusses the widespread challenge...

Rebbetzin Estie Druks is a noted therapist and face reader with a remarkable ability to intuitively understand people's personalities and behaviors from thei...

In a reflection on trans identity and Jewish tradition, Laynie Soloman of SVARA examines the political challenges facing transgender people under the Trump a...

Elias Saratovsky, the current president and CEO of the Birthright Israel Foundation, reflects on the transformative impact of Birthright Israel over the past...

Judge Jesse Furman, an observant Jew appointed by President Obama, issued an order blocking the deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by ICE, ci...

Purim celebrations in walled cities like Jerusalem occasionally coincide with Shabbat, a situation that complicates Purim customs such as megillah reading, m...

Modern technology, including artificial intelligence, is being employed to ensure Torah scrolls meet kosher standards by meticulously examining them for any ...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen discusses the Jewish custom of burying the deceased in simple pine coffins, emphasizing the belief that all people are equal in death rega...

Rabbi Yaakov Herzog shares his experiences as a Jewish leader in Saudi Arabia, offering a unique perspective on Jewish-Muslim relations that counters typical...

Jodi Rudoren critiques the pervasive use of the term "crisis" by organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League in their campus alerts, arguing it can dese...

Rabbi Dalia Marx, a renowned scholar at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, discusses her book "From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar," newly tra...

A new French TV show, "Reformed" ("Le Sens Des Choses"), will premiere on Max, inspired by Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, one of France's few female rabbis and a...

Rabbi YY Jacobson addresses the complex and often unspoken issues surrounding contemporary antisemitism, urging the Jewish community to understand and respon...

Haroun, a pseudonymous Iranian Jew, managed to enter the U.S. under the Lautenberg Program, a refugee initiative intended for persecuted religious minorities...

A woman, in her 40s and in a loving marriage with a man, is exploring her newly identified bisexuality. The personal realization of being queer brings both e...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into Rashi's use of the parsha system in his commentaries, emphasizing its importance for understanding the Tanakh. He highlig...

Peter Beinart reflects on Susie Linfield's critical review of his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," which explores Jewish identity and poli...

Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Conservative rabbi, was criticized for an op-ed he wrote in JTA, which was perceived as mocking Jewish values. The art...

Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe discusses the purpose of the Torah and its role in elevating humanity from a purely animalistic existence to one aligned with divine and s...

Nomi Kaltmann reviews "MiLishkat HaDarom," a collection of rabbinic questions and answers by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, Senior Dayan of the Sydney Beth Din and a w...

Rabbi Ken Brodkin led the transition of Congregation B’nai Israel in Manalapan, New Jersey, to full Orthodox affiliation while maintaining a welcoming enviro...

New Square, New York, recently witnessed an extraordinary gathering of Skverer chassidim for a hachnassas sefer Torah, symbolizing a culmination of a seven-y...

Cindy Scarr's article delves into the halachic intricacies of using maaser (tithing) funds for various purposes, providing valuable insights for contemporary...

Donald Trump's upcoming speech to Congress highlights the plight of hostages involved in the ongoing war in Gaza, which began with a Hamas attack on October ...

The author, a high school senior named Gabrielle Siegel, writes about her journey exploring colleges as a proud liberal Reform Jew interested in aerospace en...

Heeb Magazine, a provocative and unconventional Gen X Jewish publication, is set to relaunch as Heeb Media, a nonprofit e-commerce and digital platform. Orig...

Every day, for months following his mother's death, Judah has been diligently attending synagogue to recite Kaddish, dealing not only with his grief but the ...

Michelle Trachtenberg, a Jewish actress, passed away at 39, with her family choosing to forgo an autopsy for religious reasons. In Judaism, autopsies are gen...

Jonas Phillips, an early American Jewish figure, exemplified the tension between Jewish identity and civic participation through an 1787 letter he wrote to t...

A recent Pew Research Center poll reveals a significant decline in prayer frequency among American Jews, with 58% now saying they hardly ever pray, a noticea...

The phrase "Is it good for the Jews?" serves as a central pivot in this dialogue featuring Moment Senior Editor Dan Freedman, Theatre Ariel's Jesse Bernstein...

The Promised Podcast episode discusses the Israeli Defense Forces' internal investigation of the October 7 attacks and reflects on the documentary 'No Other ...