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Lehrhaus Titus and the Tripartite Soul: A Lesson on Leadership and Jewish Survival 13 Aug 2024
The text explores the story of Titus entering the Second Temple and his demise as recounted by the Sages, drawing parallels to the tripartite soul theory of ...
13 Aug 2024
JTA In remote Greenland, a NYC yeshiva kid becomes an ‘Arctic citizen’ 13 Aug 2024
A NYC yeshiva student participated in the Joint Science Education Project in Greenland, forging friendships and cultural connections in an Arctic setting. Aw...
13 Aug 2024
Forward A proposal for a new Tisha B’Av, where we feast instead of fast 12 Aug 2024
The author proposes a new approach to Tisha B'Av, suggesting that instead of fasting, it should be a day of feasting to celebrate the decision of Jews in the...
12 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Psychological Religious Coercion 12 Aug 2024
Religious belief, particularly in Judaism, can be a powerful motivator, as it emphasizes the importance of following one's beliefs even to the point of sacri...
12 Aug 2024
Decision Points headphones Can the Gaza War Bridge the Secular-Haredi Military Draft Divide? 12 Aug 2024
The discussion explores the impact of the Gaza War on the Israeli military draft policy concerning the Haredi community, questioning if the crisis could beco...
12 Aug 2024
Lehrhaus Reading Tragedy in Gittin and Gaza 11 Aug 2024
The text explores the parallels between the Talmudic narrative in Gittin and the current conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the moral dilemmas faced by innocent c...
11 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Temple was our beating heart – we should mourn its loss 11 Aug 2024
The article highlights the importance of mourning the loss of the Temple in Jewish tradition, emphasizing that the Temple was central to Jewish identity and ...
11 Aug 2024
18forty headphones On Loss: Defending Israel on Oct. 7 11 Aug 2024
The 18Forty Podcast episode featured the Perez family discussing the life and loss of their son Daniel, who was killed defending Israel and the Jewish people...
11 Aug 2024
18forty Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits’ Complicated Portrait of Faith 10 Aug 2024
Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits (1908-1992) was a traditional rabbi known for his prolific writings on varied subjects such as halacha, faith, and Jewish ethics. He ...
10 Aug 2024
Forward A mezuzah in a Harris-Emhoff White House? It might not be the first. 9 Aug 2024
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hung a mezuzah in the vice presidential residence and expressed interest in doing the same in the White House if his wife Kamala...
9 Aug 2024
JTA Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up? 9 Aug 2024
As the first Jewish resident of the Vice President's Residence, Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs, fulfilling a Jewish commandment. When he moves out in 2025, J...
9 Aug 2024
18forty With God in the Picture, Death Is Not a Lonely Experience 9 Aug 2024
Contrary to other cultures, Judaism does not personify Death as a figure; rather, it is viewed as a tool of God, sometimes personified as Satan, controlling ...
9 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/10/24 – Shiur 478 – Extremism – What causes Chareidi extremism? Is it a bad thing? What about Hilltop Youth extremism against Arabs? 9 Aug 2024
The episode discusses the complexities and causes of extremism within various Jewish communities, including Charedi and Hilltop Youths, examining both histor...
9 Aug 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Podcast of Laughter and Forgetting 8 Aug 2024
Eli Lake discusses the impact of stories about Tim Walz's service and Kamala Harris's engagement at a rally with pro-Hamas protestors. The discussion explore...
8 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Devarim 8 Aug 2024
The parashah of the week, Devarim, marks the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy in the Torah. Moses delivers farewell speeches to the Israelites before the...
8 Aug 2024
Chabad.org What Is a Bat Mitzvah? 7 Aug 2024
The video discusses the significance of a Bat Mitzvah ceremony where a Jewish girl gains the rights and responsibilities of an adult in the Jewish community ...
7 Aug 2024
JTA ‘I am proud of my faith’: Josh Shapiro embraces Jewish identity at rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz 7 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, proudly embraced his faith at a rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Despite facing criticism from some progre...
7 Aug 2024
Forward 'I lean on my faith': Josh Shapiro quotes the Talmud in opening Harris-Walz rally 6 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, known for his strong Jewish identity, quoted from the Talmud at a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate Kamal...
6 Aug 2024
JTA J.D. Vance says that Josh Shapiro had to ‘run’ from his Jewish heritage while vying for VP role 6 Aug 2024
J.D. Vance, running mate to Donald Trump, expressed sympathy for Josh Shapiro, a Jewish Pennsylvania governor who was in the running to be Kamala Harris's ru...
6 Aug 2024
Jewish Action A Tishah B’Av Lament for October 7th 6 Aug 2024
On Tishah B'Av, a day of mourning in Jewish tradition, various tragedies in Jewish history, including the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temples), a...
6 Aug 2024
Jewish Action A Tishah B’Av Lament for October 7 6 Aug 2024
Tishah B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning for historical tragedies, often includes kinot (lamentations) that address contemporary events. This piece by Rabbi M...
6 Aug 2024
Lehrhaus Should American Orthodox Jews Have Fasted on July 12, 2024? 6 Aug 2024
A group of American non-Zionist Jewish leaders called for a fast on July 12, 2024, due to concerns over drafting non-Zionist Orthodox young men into the army...
6 Aug 2024
Mishpacha Sweet Vindication       5 Aug 2024
After an eight-year legal battle, Rabbi Osher Eisemann, founder of the School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), was acquitted of charges related ...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha The Last Bridge 5 Aug 2024
Three women share their experiences of joining the Chevra Kaddisha, a sacred Jewish burial society, and its profound impact on their lives. Deena Abraham rec...
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Action Talk or No Talk? 5 Aug 2024
The author reflects on the importance of knowing when to speak and when to stay silent, drawing parallels between a visit to a barbershop in London where he ...
5 Aug 2024
18forty A Eulogy for a Man I Did Not Know 4 Aug 2024
The writer recalls being called by a rabbi to participate in a burial service for a man who passed away with no known family or friends. Despite not knowing ...
4 Aug 2024
Living Lchaim It’s Easy to Invest, Staying Rational is Hard. Don't Fall Trap to the Market's Games 2 Aug 2024
This video discusses the challenge of maintaining rationality while investing and warns against falling into traps set by market fluctuations.
2 Aug 2024
Forward Elegy for a gentleman, a scholar, and an avowed Jewish radical with an infectious, beautiful smile 2 Aug 2024
The article reflects on the life and impact of David Biale, a Jewish scholar and radical known for his infectious smile and unwavering passion for Jewish stu...
2 Aug 2024
Sonya's Prep Kosher Family Dinners For The Week Orthodox Jewish 2 Aug 2024
The video showcases different kosher family dinner ideas for the week in an Orthodox Jewish household.
2 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Antsemitism? Probably. But Could it Have Been Avoided? 2 Aug 2024
A London rabbi, registered as a mohel in England, was arrested and charged in Dublin for performing circumcisions on non-Jewish children without authorizatio...
2 Aug 2024
Chabad.org “More Than HALF!” Emergency Message: stat shows Jews are getting cremated in the MILLIONS 2 Aug 2024
Chana Weissberg analyzes disturbing statistics revealing a high number of Jewish individuals being cremated.
2 Aug 2024
Forward As Evan Gershkovich returns home, another Jewish prisoner's captivity reaches 500 days 1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the emotional struggle of Emma Tsurkov, sister of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic abducted by an Iraqi paramilitary group 500 days...
1 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 8/3/24 – Shiur 477 – Teaching our children about the dangers of camp (and life) | Lacetop Sheitels | Voting in Halacha 1 Aug 2024
In Shiur 477, Rabbi Moshe Aharon Kahane and Rabbi Yaakov Ephraim Forcheimer discuss the importance of teaching children about the dangers of camp and life, d...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle Twiglets approved by Sephardi Kashrut Authority 1 Aug 2024
The Sephardi Kashrut Authority (SKA) has approved Twiglets as kosher, with the stick-like snacks being parev and containing brewers yeast, similar to Marmite...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle More meat-free meals for the Nine Days and beyond 1 Aug 2024
For those observing the Nine Days and beyond, meat-free meal ideas are abundant. From smoky aubergine with chickpeas to Israeli shawarma mushrooms, a variety...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Mattot-Massei 1 Aug 2024
The Parashah of this week, Mattot-Massei, discusses the establishment of cities of refuge for individuals who accidentally cause harm. These cities served as...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle Carry on Shabbat: The normalisation of the eruv 1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the growing normalization and acceptance of eruvim within British Jewry, particularly focusing on the experience in north-west London a...
1 Aug 2024
Chabad.org I noticed something that NO ONE noticed about my Fathers Will 1 Aug 2024
In this video, Tuvia Bolton shares a unique perspective on his father's will, revealing a detail that went unnoticed by others and discussing his efforts to ...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Haredi Faith: Theology and the Draft Controversy 1 Aug 2024
The text explores the theological perspective within Israeli Haredi society, focusing on the belief that human efforts have no direct impact on outcomes, whi...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Show Up to Synagogue 1 Aug 2024
The discussion explores the importance of synagogue attendance for young American Jews facing rising antisemitism and social challenges. Drawing parallels to...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir The False Binary of Theism vs. Atheism 1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the limitations of the traditional binary classification of theist vs. atheist when it comes to beliefs about God, particularly within Jud...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Emunah & the Artist 1 Aug 2024
This text explores the intertwined relationship between faith, art, and Jewish tradition through the author's personal journey and literary work. Growing up ...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir The Search for God in the Jewish Classroom 1 Aug 2024
The discussion highlights the complexities of teaching faith in Jewish education, especially in the context of displaying the Ten Commandments in public clas...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Faith vs. Faithfulness in American Jewish Institutions 1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the decline in faith and engagement with American Jewish institutions, such as synagogues and Federations, paralleling the broader trend o...
1 Aug 2024
Moment Ask the Rabbis | How Do We Balance Civility With Disapproval For Others’ Politics? 31 Jul 2024
In a discussion on balancing civility with disapproval for others' politics among rabbis representing various Jewish denominations, key points emerged: highl...
31 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle Shechita on trial – a significant victory 31 Jul 2024
In a recent court ruling in Ottawa, Canada, Shechita operations were allowed to continue, safeguarding the production of Kosher meat for the Jewish community...
31 Jul 2024
Mishpacha Parshas Mattos-Masei: Out of the Box 30 Jul 2024
The discussion delves into the significance of Shabbos, likening it to living in Eretz Yisrael while in exile, emphasizing its pivotal role in the redemption...
30 Jul 2024
Mishpacha Lie of the Land: Chapter 8     30 Jul 2024
In Chapter 8 of "Lie of the Land," Rivi is preoccupied with a range of concerns, from a potential crisis at home with the uncooked cholent for Shabbos, to fa...
30 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Fomenting Hate in the Name of Torah 30 Jul 2024
Leaders in the Lithuanian Charedi community in Israel have strongly condemned Rabbi Dovid Leibel's plan to establish a Charedi brigade in the army, arguing t...
30 Jul 2024
Forward JD Vance's weird ideas about parenthood: a Jewish critique 30 Jul 2024
In a critique of JD Vance's ideas about parenthood, Rabbi Jay Michaelson argues against Vance's assertion that having children is a prerequisite for caring f...
30 Jul 2024