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Natan Slifkin discusses a revealing newsletter from Mishpacha magazine that highlights a conflict within the Charedi community in America. The newsletter ref...

Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain discuss the story of Jonah through the lens of a Midrash from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, suggesting that Jonah's time in the wha...

Rabbi David Stav discusses the importance of maintaining Israel as a Jewish state that separates religion from state governance, advocating for democracy and...

Following recent global events, there is a renewed urgency for outreach (kiruv) among unaffiliated Jews. Outreach professionals emphasize the need for broad ...

Modern technology and professionalization have transformed the eruv industry, spearheading significant advancements in eruv design, construction, and mainten...

Rabbi Micah Shotkin has carved a unique niche as a full-time professional eruv builder, serving communities in Passaic, Teaneck, and beyond. His expertise is...

Moishe Bane reflects on the often overlooked but crucial role of emotions in Orthodox Jewish practice, questioning why deeper emotional engagement is not emp...

The fall 2024 edition of JA Mag's "Letters" section provides a variety of perspectives about Jewish life and experiences related to the military, community s...

Navigating the complexities of kosher labeling, this piece explores surprising questions about kashrut. It clarifies misunderstandings about "non-dairy" labe...

The concept of "milchemet mitzvah" refers to wars that are religiously mandated according to Jewish law. One common misconception is that a war can only be c...

Rabbi Gedalia Zweig's latest book, "Kaddish Around the World," features uplifting stories demonstrating the unifying power of the Kaddish prayer across diver...

Rabbi Gil Student reviews two important books on distinctive aspects of Jewish life and thought. Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald's "Life after Teshuvah" addresses t...

The article outlines five strategies for addressing antisemitism by understanding and subverting the narratives used by antisemites. It categorizes antisemit...

Rabbi Avrohom Vilner, the youngest son of the Vilna Gaon, is profiled for his scholarly achievements and his distinction from his father despite also pursuin...

Ayin Hara, or the Evil Eye, is discussed in Jewish texts and has implications for Jewish practices, but views on its impact and ways to combat it vary. Guest...

Natan Slifkin critiques the audacious claims by the Israel edition of Yated Neeman that recent successful operations by Israel's intelligence and military ca...

The Simchat Torah Challenge aims to engage 10,000 Jews globally in weekly Torah study, offering a sense of unity and tradition through digital and physical m...

Emet Classical Academy, America's first Jewish classical school, has opened in New York City, combining Torah study with a traditional liberal arts education...

A man named Christopher Brown has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon as a crime of terrorism, following his thwarted plan to attack a New York...

In a Yom Kippur service at the Young Israel Beth El in Brooklyn, the customary auction for the honor of opening the Torah ark during Neilah led to an unexpec...

Pikuach, the Board of Deputies-run service for inspecting Jewish studies programs, has aligned its evaluation methods with Ofsted by removing the use of sing...

Eva R. Cohen, a 36-year-old rabbinical student and leader of a Humanistic Jewish congregation in Minneapolis, shares her political perspectives on the upcomi...

Chesky Blau, an Orthodox Rabbi and health-care contractor from Brooklyn, discusses his political views and concerns in a Moment Magazine interview. Leaning t...

Cindy Scarr recounts a poignant journey through a cancer diagnosis and treatment in a new city, expressing how a supportive connection with another Jewish wo...

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, discusses her journey from musician to future rabbi, spurred by a realization of deep-roo...

The article discusses a Reform rabbi's reconsideration of the Reform Movement's emphasis on social justice through Tikun Olam at the expense of traditional J...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the importance of embracing diverse Jewish identities as an expression of divinity and unity, especially in today's complex world...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the vision of a Judaism that transcends divisions and unites all Jews, exploring how to recognize the divinity in every member of...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the potential for unity and divinity within all Jews, regardless of religious practice or belief, particularly in light of the ch...

Exploring the impact of the Reform movement’s 1983 decision to accept patrilineal descent, this episode delves into the challenges of defining Jewish identit...

Reflecting on the joyous Simchat Torah celebrations on October 6, 2023, Diana Fersko highlights the subsequent challenges faced by the Reform Jewish communit...

The London Jewish Chronicle is facing significant uproar following revelations that fabricated stories were published, aligning with Israeli government narra...

Re-Form explores pivotal decisions within Reform Judaism, such as patrilineal descent and LGBTQ inclusivity, that have shaped American Jewish life and its fu...

Natan Slifkin critiques certain Charedi Gedolim for their misuse of traditional phrases to support pre-determined positions on theological and practical issu...

The article explores the tension between traditional campus Jewish life, dominated by Hillel International, and the growing number of Jewish students who fee...

Gila Fine, a lecturer at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem, presents a new perspective on Talmudic tales about women in her book "The Madwoman in the Rabbi's...

The episode explores whether the concept of 'Shemiras Einayim' (guarding one's eyes) applies to women as it does to men and delves into varying perspectives ...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discusses how the identity of American Jews is influenced by current events in Israel and reflects on the connections between diaspora ...

A bris, or brit milah, is the ritual circumcision ceremony observed in Judaism, traditionally taking place on the eighth day after a male child's birth. This...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the influence of Maalos HaTorah on the establishment and legacy of the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Israel, discussing t...

Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox Jewish woman who had been unable to obtain a get, or religious divorce, from her estranged husband for four years, finally recei...

Natan Slifkin explores the complex issue of army service in Israel and the divergent views of Torah scholars, particularly contrasting the charedi community'...

J.D. Salinger's Jewish identity is a complex topic, shaped largely by his family background and personal journey. Though Salinger's father had strong Jewish ...

In this reflective piece, Dan Goldfine shares a complex interaction with an Evangelical Christian colleague about Israeli politics and the theological differ...

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen explores the historical phenomenon of Jews turning against their own community, a trend tracing back to biblical times. He highlights medi...

Rav Avrohom Yitzchok Ausband, affectionately known as Rav Avremel, served as Rosh Yeshivah of Telshe Alumni in Riverdale for nearly 44 years, embodying a leg...

Josh Hochschuler transitioned from a life with minimal Jewish engagement to becoming deeply involved in the Chabad community after a transformational teen tr...

The episode explores the complex question of Jewish identity, examining elements like lineage, religion, race, ethnicity, and connection to Israel. Scholars ...

The contentious issue of drafting Charedi Jews into the IDF is heating up in Israel. With manpower stretched thin due to ongoing tensions with Hamas, the Isr...

The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) at George Washington University developed a survey instrument to measure social connectedne...