Rationalist Judaism
Dinos and Rhinos
10 Sep 2024
Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of halacha and zoology concerning the use of animal horns for shofars, sparked by the humorous confusion between dino...
10 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
What Is the Rebbe’s Favorite Prayer?
9 Sep 2024
In this engaging story, a young boy visits the mother of the Rebbe, a significant Jewish spiritual leader, and inquires about the Rebbe's favorite prayer. Th...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Forward March
9 Sep 2024
Rav Avrohom Ausband, an influential Torah scholar, passed away, leaving a legacy deeply rooted in the teachings and spirit of his grandfather, the Telshe Rav...
9 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Whats The Truth About. . .Tashlich?
9 Sep 2024
The tashlich ritual, traditionally performed on Rosh Hashanah, involves symbolically casting one's sins into a body of water. However, misconceptions about t...
9 Sep 2024
Lilith
Hybrid
9 Sep 2024
The blog post "Hybrid" is a reflective narrative exploring the complex identity of a Jewish person with a mixed religious and cultural background. The author...
9 Sep 2024
TEXTing
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Living with Dissonance
9 Sep 2024
In this heartfelt episode, Elana Stein Hain explores the concept of dissonance using a midrash from Sifrei Bamidbar, reflecting on the tragic events surround...
9 Sep 2024
Tablet
Talking Torah
9 Sep 2024
Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer have published a book that stems from their podcast discussing the weekly Torah portion, highlighting the interplay bet...
9 Sep 2024
Jewdicious
Putting An Antisemite In Her Place
8 Sep 2024
Eli Albrecht's commentary addresses controversial remarks by Candace Owens, who accused Jewish leaders of promoting Jewish supremacy. Albrecht challenges Owe...
8 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A cutting question: why do we circumcise?
8 Sep 2024
Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz explores the deep spiritual significance of the Jewish rite of circumcision, brit milah, in his new book "Sacred Insignia." Beyond the ph...
8 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
How do you ‘hospice’ a synagogue?
6 Sep 2024
The process of closing a synagogue, often compared to 'hospicing,' involves navigating emotional and logistical challenges while honoring the legacy of a onc...
6 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines
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9/7/24 – Shiur 482 – Aliyah L’har Habayis – An Aliya or a Yeridah? | El Al price gouging
6 Sep 2024
This episode explores the Jewish legal and ethical implications of visiting the Har Habayis, with contrasting perspectives from Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and Rabbi...
6 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Torah on a Large Scale
6 Sep 2024
The article "Torah on a Large Scale" explores the different approaches of the charedi and dati-leumi communities in Israel towards applying Torah principles ...
6 Sep 2024
Lehrhaus
Bedecked in Splendor
6 Sep 2024
The article "Bedecked in Splendor" reflects on the profound spiritual legacy of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, particularly his emphasis on the laws an...
6 Sep 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#204 - Maalos HaTorah - Defining Mitzvah
5 Sep 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Wittenstein explores the Vilna Gaon's perspective on the concept of mitzvot, suggesting there are more than the traditional 613. He al...
5 Sep 2024
Creative Judaism
What Are POLICE For? | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.44 (Shoftim)
5 Sep 2024
In the latest episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole, the focus centers on Parshat Shoftim from the Torah, which delves into the establishment of justice through the...
5 Sep 2024
Forward
My dear friends’ wedding is on Yom Kippur. How do I reconcile my obligations?
4 Sep 2024
Beth Harpaz at A Bintel Brief addresses a common dilemma for Jewish individuals invited to events conflicting with major holidays, such as a wedding on Yom K...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Shoftim
4 Sep 2024
This week's parashah, Shoftim, delves into the complexities of interpreting the Written Torah, highlighting the indispensable role of the Oral Torah and rabb...
4 Sep 2024
The Habura
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Halakha: Action with Purpose - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
3 Sep 2024
Rabbi Joseph Dweck explores the fundamental relationship between halakha (Jewish law) and the covenant (berit) made between God and the Jewish people, emphas...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The Worst of Both Worlds
2 Sep 2024
In the article "The Worst of Both Worlds," a wife reflects on her mixed feelings about her husband's growing spirituality and conscientiousness. While she is...
2 Sep 2024
Unpacked
What was the first Jewish Temple? #israel #history #story
1 Sep 2024
The first Jewish Temple, commonly known as Solomon's Temple, is a profoundly significant site in Jewish history and religion. Built by King Solomon in the 10...
1 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
And What About American Jews?
1 Sep 2024
The article discusses the role of American Jews in supporting Israel, especially regarding army service. While the author believes it's unrealistic to expect...
1 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Building a Shul on Har HaBayis
30 Aug 2024
This article discusses the contentious proposal by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to build a synagogue on the Temple Mount, a move oppose...
30 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dental couple help thousands of pupils in UK and South Africa keep their teeth clean
30 Aug 2024
Dr. Linda Greenwall and Dr. Henry Cohen, a dentist couple from London, are improving oral health for thousands of underprivileged children in the UK and Sout...
30 Aug 2024
Chabad.org
Rabbi Answers Questions
29 Aug 2024
In this video, a rabbi from Chabad.org addresses various questions submitted by viewers, offering insights into Jewish life, spirituality, and religious prac...
29 Aug 2024
Chabad.org
YY Jacobson says what NO ONE else will about Therapy
29 Aug 2024
YY Jacobson offers a unique perspective on the intersection of therapy and Jewish spiritual teachings, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting the ...
29 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines
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8/24/24 – Shiur 481 –Ozempic and weight loss injections – wonder drugs or a failure of our generation?
29 Aug 2024
In this episode of Halacha Headlines, the discussion revolves around the implications of using medications like Ozempic for weight loss from halachic, medica...
29 Aug 2024
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Rachelle Fraenkel on Religious Trauma, Torah Study, and Redemption
29 Aug 2024
Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel is recognized globally for her profound faith and scholarship in Jewish law and thought. After the tragic loss of her son Naftali ...
29 Aug 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Kosher Food to Die For?
29 Aug 2024
This article explores the kosher status of the lionfish, an invasive and venomous species recently introduced into the Mediterranean. Despite possessing veno...
29 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Paradox of Religious Zionism (Re-release)
28 Aug 2024
In this episode, Daniil Hartman and Yossi Klein-Halevi explore the complex and sometimes contradictory role of the religious Zionist community within Israeli...
28 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Paradox of Religious Zionism (Re-release)
28 Aug 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the dual nature of the religious Zionist community in Israel, highlighting its immense contributions to Jewish...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#203 - R Avrohom the Vilna Gaon’s Brother - Maalos HaTorah
28 Aug 2024
This episode explores the teachings of Rabbi Avrohom, the Vilna Gaon's brother, with a focus on his sefer, Maalos HaTorah, and its emphasis on Torah study. T...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘Biblical Judgments: New Legal Readings in the Hebrew Bible’
28 Aug 2024
Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez offers an innovative examination of the Hebrew Bible through a legal lens in her book "Biblical Judgments: Ne...
28 Aug 2024
Ami
Slippery Slur // What exactly is a “Socialist”?
28 Aug 2024
The article examines the use of the terms "socialist" and "communist" during heated political campaigns, particularly in the context of accusations against K...
28 Aug 2024
Tablet
Collateral Damage
28 Aug 2024
"Collateral Damage" explores the intense culture of Talmudic study within yeshivas and raises ethical questions around the concept of collateral damage in wa...
28 Aug 2024
Living Lchaim
Why Is Jewish Tuition So Expensive?! A School Director Opens Up
27 Aug 2024
In this episode, Mrs. Ahuvah Heyman, a director of a Jewish girls' school, discusses the often contentious issue of high tuition fees in Jewish schools and y...
27 Aug 2024
Kveller
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ Offers a Surprisingly Real Depiction of Orthodox Jewish Conversion
27 Aug 2024
TLC's show "Forbidden Love" provides a nuanced look at interfaith relationships, including an authentic depiction of conversion to Orthodox Judaism. Among th...
27 Aug 2024
Lehrhaus
Where Will the Kosher Cheeseburger Come From?
25 Aug 2024
In discussing the future of kosher cheeseburgers, Ari Elias-Bachrach examines historical and contemporary developments in imitation foods, focusing on the ch...
25 Aug 2024
Jewdicious
So I'm a "good Jew!" (who knew??)
22 Aug 2024
The article recounts a personal encounter at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago between the author, Michael Golden, and two Hasidic Jews, Levi and...
22 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
22 Aug 2024
The article is a heartfelt appeal from Joshua Hoffman of Future of Jewish, a publication based in Israel, for financial contributions to sustain their missio...
22 Aug 2024
Forward
Brooklyn bookstore event canceled over pro-Israel rabbi serving as moderator
21 Aug 2024
A Jewish book event at a Brooklyn bookstore was abruptly canceled due to an employee's objection to having a Zionist rabbi moderate the event. The employee r...
21 Aug 2024
Hadassah
One Book, One Hadassah: Joan Leegant
21 Aug 2024
Joan Leegant's short story collection "Displaced Persons" explores themes of displacement, exile, and homecoming among wandering Jews in both Israel and the ...
21 Aug 2024
Sonya's Prep
I bought all the Shabbat food this week
21 Aug 2024
A video documenting a person's preparation and shopping for Shabbat food during the week.
21 Aug 2024
JTA
DNC’s second night features 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel
21 Aug 2024
The Democratic National Convention's second night showcased five Jewish speakers who highlighted Jewish identity, condemned antisemitism, and discussed issue...
21 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and Anti-Zionist Jews
21 Aug 2024
Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the rise of anti-Zionist sentiment during the 10-month war with Hamas, noting its impact on global and North American Jewry. He ...
21 Aug 2024
Ami
From Divorce to Happiness // A conversation with Rabbi Elimelech Friedman
21 Aug 2024
Rabbi Elimelech Friedman, a marriage and relationship coach from Williamsburg, gained attention for discussing the high number of divorces among Orthodox Jew...
21 Aug 2024
Ami
The Vote’s in the Mail // Remotely-cast ballots’ impact on election fraud
21 Aug 2024
The text discusses the impact of voting by mail on election fraud, sharing a personal anecdote and examining the controversy surrounding this voting method. ...
21 Aug 2024
Sonya's Prep
Shabbat almost didn’t happen 🤯
21 Aug 2024
The video discusses challenges that almost prevented Shabbat from taking place.
21 Aug 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Rule of Law
20 Aug 2024
The discussion addresses the importance of adhering to the rule of law in Israel, particularly in the context of the recent arrest of soldiers on suspicion o...
20 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
The Klop
20 Aug 2024
A man eager to ensure a timely prayer service on Rosh Chodesh mistakenly begins the prayers a day early, including unnecessary elements like yaaleh vyavo and...
20 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1025
20 Aug 2024
Chaveirim's volunteers in Brooklyn successfully located a woman's lost engagement and wedding rings at a park, showcasing the power of Torah and gemilus chas...
20 Aug 2024