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Peter Beinart engages with complex themes surrounding truth, political strategy, and morality, drawing from historical and contemporary examples. He critique...

Orthodox Jewish couples looking to travel to non-kosher destinations like Aruba can navigate dietary and modesty challenges with some planning. The presence ...

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interdating rabbi, has sparked conversation about the evolving norms within Progressive Judaism concerning int...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and con...

Microblading and its permissibility under Jewish law are explored, with contributions from various experts addressing whether the semi-permanent cosmetic pro...

Natan Slifkin critiques the American Jewish perspective on achdus (unity), which he sees as overly passive and not aligned with Torah values demanding active...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Torah's perspective on war, examining its moral complexities and the historical implications of the Gog and Magog con...

Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo delves into the debate around visiting gravesites for prayer, discussing whether it is permissible or even desirable according to Jewis...

In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris's electoral defeat to Donald Trump, some Democrats are speculating that choosing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapi...

Elissa Slotkin, a centrist Jewish Democrat, has won the Michigan Senate race against former Rep. Mike Rogers, marking a significant win for Democrats in a pi...

Joe Lieberman's tenure as the first Orthodox Jewish senator in the United States reflects a unique intersection of faith and politics. Known for his soft-spo...

Josh Stein, a Democrat and North Carolina's Attorney General, has been elected as the state's first Jewish governor, joining the ranks of six Jewish state ex...

Rivka Ravitz, a Charedi woman and successful career figure, embodies the complexities of integrating Charedi life with participation in the secular world. De...

Natan Slifkin addresses persistent myths regarding Charedim and military service in Israel, providing factual rebuttals to ten common misconceptions. He clar...

Chaim Trachtman discusses the contrasting perspectives of Hillel and Shammai, two famed Talmudic sages, especially in their views on women in marriage and le...

Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels discusses his decision to vote for Kamala Harris in the context of Jewish values and his past connection to Stephen Miller, a promi...

The article highlights congressional and gubernatorial races in which Jewish interests and voters play a crucial role. Key races to watch include New York's ...

The video explores the fascinating parallel between tefillin, the traditional Jewish phylacteries worn during prayer, and modern technology like computers. I...

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore musings from Pirkei Avot regarding the function and necessity of government, particularly in the context of elec...

The Ottawa-based Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) has created a new self-guided tour via the IWalk app to enhance visitor experience at ...

Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's separation from Klal Yisrael, highlighting its consequences and historical context. While charedi groups maint...

Abigail Pogrebin, a Reform journalist, and Rabbi Dov Linzer, a Modern Orthodox rabbi, demonstrate the power of dialogue through their book "It Takes Two to T...

Sruli Fruchter explores the challenges and nuances of translating the teachings of Rav Menachem Froman, a spiritually complex figure known for his controvers...

Liberal Judaism faces significant challenges as it navigates a modern landscape marked by individualism, social media, and changing societal values. This art...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of casualties in war through the lens of Jewish history and Torah teachings, comparing past conflicts with the c...

The article explores Jewish perspectives on the implications of a fictional substance allowing temporary rejuvenation, as depicted in the film "The Substance...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, emphasizing that the soul is immortal as taught by Jewish mysticism, particularly the Zoh...

Pennsylvania's significant Jewish community is a key factor in the upcoming presidential election, with issues such as antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses a wide range of halakhic questions from the interpretation of extraterrestrial life in relation to Judaism to complex halakhic i...

Ron Wolfson reflects on the essential role courage plays in effective leadership, drawing insights from Darren Walker's essay on leadership risks and his own...

Joshua Hoffman from Future of Jewish appeals to readers for financial support to continue providing in-depth coverage and education about Judaism, Israel, an...

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin's bid for the U.S. Senate is encountering unexpected challenges as the race against Republican Mike Rogers tightens, with ...

In this thought-provoking poem, the author explores the tension between patriarchal Jewish tradition and the subversive spiritual practices of women, often l...

Women with the BRCA genetic mutation face significant risks of cancers, particularly within the Ashkenazi Jewish community. They are increasingly using in-vi...

Roshei Yeshiva from the Dati-Leumi community are voicing their opposition to charedi exemptions from Israeli military service amid the ongoing conflict affec...

In Dov Frank's reflective piece, the author explores the evolution of their relationship with God, from childhood experiences in a religious household to fin...

Rabbi Walter Jacob, a prominent figure in Reform Judaism, passed away at the age of 94. With roots tracing back 16 generations to German rabbinical lineage, ...

Natan Slifkin discusses the juxtaposition between the charedi community's reluctance to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces and the religious interpretation ...

The article explores how partnerships between Jewish communities and others can be strengthened through principles derived from Jewish law on interest-free l...

Rabbi Gil Student's new book, "Articles of Faith," offers an insightful exploration of Orthodox Judaism's intersections with modern issues such as technology...

Joshua Hoffman presents a bold argument regarding the identity struggles faced by Jews in Western countries amid geopolitical tensions involving Israel. He c...

Barrister and international lawyer Natasha Hausdorff argues that the International Court of Justice is influenced by political agendas rather than solely foc...

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of evolution and Judaism, challenging the common belief that evolutionary theory is antithetical to Jewish theology. ...

Jewish Voice for Peace's use of Jewish Sukkot symbols with Palestinian iconography ignited controversy over misrepresenting and "propifying" Jewish rituals f...

The article articulates how misconceptions about Zionism feed into antisemitism, emphasizing that Zionism is an integral part of Jewish identity rooted in an...

Peter Himmelman and Liel Leibovitz discuss the power of hope, reflection, and connection through music amidst global unease. Himmelman shares personal storie...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Torah's perspective on war, focusing on military strategy and divine support throughout Jewish history. He draws paralle...

This discussion explores the evolution of Zionism within the Reform movement, highlighting Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's perspective that Jewish identity and Zionism a...

The episode delves into the complex relationship between Zionism and the Reform Jewish movement, with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch emphasizing that embracing Zionism is...

The video features an edited class discussion that delves into the historical context of "Orhot Tsadikim," a seminal work of Jewish ethical literature from t...