Promised Podcast
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The “Breaking Ranks” Edition
5 Dec 2024
The episode delves into Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon's accusation of ethnic cleansing against Netanyahu's Gaza policy and the Israeli government's decision to ceas...
5 Dec 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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The Vilna Gaon’s Edits & Understanding Midrashim II
5 Dec 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Vilna Gaon's editing methodology, distinguishing his profound understanding of Talmudic texts from modern textual cri...
5 Dec 2024
Unorthodox
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How to Change the Way We Think About Abortion, with Erica Pelman
5 Dec 2024
Jewish activist Erica Pelman discusses her work with SHIFRA, an organization dedicated to supporting Jewish women facing unplanned pregnancies, and proposes ...
5 Dec 2024
Sources
On These Things the World Stands: Leading with Religious Vision
4 Dec 2024
Avi Killip explores three models of Jewish leadership, drawing on personal experiences and religious teachings. The 'hero model' sees leaders, especially rab...
4 Dec 2024
Sources
Rereading the Story of the Oven of Akhnai: From Interpretive Rights to Interpretive Responsibilities
4 Dec 2024
Rabbi Eliezer's passionate insistence on his interpretation in the Oven of Akhnai story unveils a deeper critique of rabbinic authority. Initially, Eliezer's...
4 Dec 2024
Sources
A Tale of Two Women: Standing at the Center of the Talmud
4 Dec 2024
Exploring the role of women in the Talmud, this piece encourages readers to re-evaluate assumptions about female invisibility in ancient rabbinic texts. High...
4 Dec 2024
Lehrhaus
The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah
4 Dec 2024
In the 18th century, members of a Jerusalem synagogue crafted a seven-branched candelabra, reminiscent of the Temple Menorah, prompting rabbinic disapproval ...
4 Dec 2024
Rationalist Judaism
How Many Learners?
4 Dec 2024
Natan Slifkin tackles the complex issue of drafting charedi Jews into the Israeli army, highlighting both practical and ideological challenges. Practically, ...
4 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘If you’re grieving poetry has power beyond words’
4 Dec 2024
Eve Grubin, an American-born poet based in London, explores the transformative power of poetry in navigating grief. Grubin, who grew up in a secular Jewish f...
4 Dec 2024
Living Lchaim
Ben Shapiro Rejects False Talmudic Claims, Proves Jews and Christians Have no Hate
3 Dec 2024
In this video, Ben Shapiro addresses misconceptions about the Talmud, particularly those that may foster misunderstanding between Jews and Christians. Shapir...
3 Dec 2024
Mishpacha
Without Doubt
3 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr explores the tension between absolutist religious beliefs and the influence of cultural figures like Israeli pop singers, who often embody a maso...
3 Dec 2024
Chabad.org
Orthodox Jew: “I Studied Jewish Feminism this is WHAT I FOUND…”
3 Dec 2024
Chava, an Orthodox Jewish woman, embarked on an extensive exploration of Jewish feminism, aiming to reconcile her religious beliefs with modern feminist idea...
3 Dec 2024
Forward
As a Jew, I'm starting to wonder if I can even be a progressive anymore
3 Dec 2024
Mira Fox explores the growing tension some Jews feel within progressive circles, especially following recent developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The w...
3 Dec 2024
Lehrhaus
Extra-Communal Philanthropy – Forbidden, Permitted, or Mandated?
3 Dec 2024
Mikey Lebrett examines the Orthodox Jewish perspective on extra-communal philanthropy, delving into whether it is forbidden, permitted, or mandated by halakh...
3 Dec 2024
JTA
Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets its first full-time rabbi
2 Dec 2024
Andorra, a small nation in the Pyrenees where non-Catholic places of worship are currently illegal, has welcomed its first full-time rabbi, Kuty Kalmenson, a...
2 Dec 2024
Lehrhaus
A Temple in Our Days: A Long-Overdue Conversation
2 Dec 2024
The article by Meir Kraus explores the increasing movement within Israeli religious society advocating for the rebuilding of the Temple on Temple Mount. This...
2 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
7. The Controversies over Maimonides (History of Sephardic Jewry)
1 Dec 2024
This lecture explores the historical controversies surrounding Moses Maimonides, a seminal figure in Sephardic Jewry and Jewish philosophy. Known for his rol...
1 Dec 2024
18forty
Why We Do Jewish Philosophy
1 Dec 2024
Rabbi Steven Gotlib closes 18Forty's "Faith in Reason" series with a reflection on Jewish philosophy as a means to systematically approach theology from a pe...
1 Dec 2024
Kveller
How My Southern Interfaith Family Pulled Together the Perfect Bat Mitzvah
29 Nov 2024
In a touching personal narrative, Sara Blancke shares how her Southern interfaith family crafted a meaningful bat mitzvah for her daughter within a unique se...
29 Nov 2024
Halacha Headlines
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11/23/24 – Shiur 491 – Do we need to give when collectors ask for Tzedakah? What if it’s during davening, or a solicitation via mail or email?
29 Nov 2024
The episode delves into the complex questions surrounding the responsibility of giving tzedakah, or charity, especially when confronted by potentially inauth...
29 Nov 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to combat medic Tuvia Book: Reserve duty for over a year
28 Nov 2024
Tuvia Book, an IDF reservist and combat medic, self-reinstated into the reserves during the recent conflict, becoming part of an innovative medical extractio...
28 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
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28 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication committed to providing in-depth insights and education on Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish issues...
28 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
If I marry out will my future children suffer?
27 Nov 2024
Navigating the complexities of interfaith relationships, particularly the pressure to marry within the Jewish community, the author reflects on personal fami...
27 Nov 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Could the International court’s arrest warrants break Netanyahu’s grip on power?
27 Nov 2024
Haaretz Podcast explores the unprecedented ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, examin...
27 Nov 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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Understanding Midrashim
27 Nov 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the analysis and editing of Midrashim, focusing on the different approaches of the Vilna Gaon and his son, R. Avrohom Vilne...
27 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Abandonment Issues
26 Nov 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contending with significant legal and political challenges, both domestically and internationally. Arrest warrants from ...
26 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Centering collaboration in building Jewish community
26 Nov 2024
In Portland, Oregon, the creation of the Eastside Jewish Commons (EJC) marks a significant shift in how Jewish communities adapt to 21st-century challenges. ...
26 Nov 2024
Moment
Ask the Rabbis | Is Cremation Still Off Limits For Jews?
26 Nov 2024
Cremation has traditionally been considered off-limits in Jewish practice due to religious, cultural, and historical factors. The practice of burial is deepl...
26 Nov 2024
Forward
Israel’s boycott of Haaretz is straight out of the authoritarian playbook
26 Nov 2024
In her article, Jodie Ginsberg discusses the Israeli government's recent decision to sanction Haaretz, an esteemed Israeli newspaper, by terminating governme...
26 Nov 2024
JTA
‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing
25 Nov 2024
The Chabad-Lubavitch community is mourning the loss of emissary Zvi Kogan, murdered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but remains determined to continue its global outreach...
25 Nov 2024
The Habura
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Saying a Berakha/Blessing over a Minhag - Rabbi Yossi Azose
25 Nov 2024
Rabbi Yossi Azose explores the origins and reasons behind the practice of lighting Chanukah candles in synagogues (Bet Knesset) and whether a blessing (berak...
25 Nov 2024
Creative Judaism
Earth #78: Torah IS in the heavens
25 Nov 2024
Dovber Naiditch explores an alternate narrative to the Talmudic tale of Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Yehoshua in an imaginary world where Jewish Law is determined...
25 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Pushing the Envelope Too Far
25 Nov 2024
The article discusses the complex issue of women's representation in Orthodox Jewish publications, focusing on a specific instance involving the Orthodox Uni...
25 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Arguing Small and Strong
25 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin explores the strategic and philosophical implications of engaging with criticisms against Jewish practices and Israel. He argues for the use of...
25 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
Blue’s Tallit Discovery
24 Nov 2024
A young boy experiences a significant revelation when he uncovers the true contents of what he thought was a pillow; it turns out to be a tallit, the traditi...
24 Nov 2024
JTA
Allergic to ‘God-talk’? The former head of a rabbinical seminary wants a word.
24 Nov 2024
Arnold Eisen, former chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, explores his personal belief in God in his new book, "Seeking the Hiding God: A Personal ...
24 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Do diaspora Jews have a religious duty to join the IDF?
24 Nov 2024
The debate over whether diaspora Jews have a religious duty to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is explored through both Orthodox and Progressive Jewish ...
24 Nov 2024
MomentMag
Moment's 2024 Gala Safeguarding American Journalism & Democracy
24 Nov 2024
Moment Magazine's 2024 Gala served as both a celebration and a fundraiser for its commitment to high-quality journalism and democracy. Notable honorees inclu...
24 Nov 2024
Between The Lines
Not Your Conventional ‘Sabbath Queen’
22 Nov 2024
Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for blending performance art with Jewish education, is the focus of a new documentary, "Sabbath Queen," which examines his multiface...
22 Nov 2024
Halacha Headlines
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11/23/24 – Shiur 490 – Can a Rav ever be Meikil on an עבירה to prevent a more serious עבירה?
22 Nov 2024
Exploring the permissibility of leniency in Jewish law, this episode delves into whether it is ever acceptable for a rabbi to allow a minor infraction to pre...
22 Nov 2024
Creative Judaism
Parallel Judaism Podcast Trailer
22 Nov 2024
The "Parallel Judaism Podcast" explores fascinating counterfactual scenarios within Jewish history and law, such as the kashrut status of turkeys and the per...
22 Nov 2024
Creative Judaism
Parallel Judaism Podcast Trailer
22 Nov 2024
Parallel Judaism Podcast offers an imaginative exploration of alternate realities in Jewish history and law. By posing intriguing and playful 'what if' scena...
22 Nov 2024
Jewish Lives
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JACOB
21 Nov 2024
Jacob, one of the most complex figures in the Hebrew Bible, is a multifaceted character marked by episodes of deception, love, and struggle. This discussion ...
21 Nov 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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'We show up in places that some of the Jewish community has abandoned'
21 Nov 2024
Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the intersection of Jewish values and progressive American Judaism amid the political complexities of Israel's Gaza conflict and ...
21 Nov 2024
Unorthodox
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How to Change Politically, with Dr. Sebastian Gorka
21 Nov 2024
Liel Leibovitz reflects on his political journey from liberalism to embracing right-wing politics, catalyzed by defending Sebastian Gorka against baseless ac...
21 Nov 2024
Unorthodox
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How to Change Politically, with Dr. Sebastian Gorka
21 Nov 2024
Liel Leibovitz discusses his political transformation after defending Dr. Sebastian Gorka, who was accused of being a Nazi by some media outlets. Together, t...
21 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Convenient Beliefs
21 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin reflects on his past views regarding the avoidance of military service by charedi Jews, questioning the theological justification for exempting...
21 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Wait, Was Alexander Hamilton Jewish?
20 Nov 2024
Dr. Andrew Porwancher's intriguing research argues for the possibility that Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, may have be...
20 Nov 2024
Forward
Who is Dr. Mark Hyman, the Jewish doctor who promoted RFK Jr.?
20 Nov 2024
Dr. Mark Hyman, a prominent Jewish physician known for promoting functional medicine and dietary supplements, was instrumental in supporting Robert F. Kenned...
20 Nov 2024
Moment
Moment Debate | Should There Be Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices?
20 Nov 2024
The debate regarding term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices is explored through interviews with legal scholars David Tatel and Noah Feldman. Tatel cauti...
20 Nov 2024