Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Gemara (Part 1)
5 May 2024
Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield discuss burning questions parents have about raising children in relation to Gemara on the first episode of "Lets Talk Gem...
5 May 2024
18forty
Do You Have the Free Will to Read This?
5 May 2024
The text discusses different philosophical perspectives on free will, including libertarianism, determinism, and compatibilism, and their implications for Je...
5 May 2024
Forward
Dad wants mom’s ashes scattered in Israel. Should an adult child go to court to stop him?
3 May 2024
A family is torn over the decision to scatter a mother's ashes in Israel, with the father insisting on the plan despite objections from the adult child due t...
3 May 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Challah With Keys? Give Me Bagels With Locks.
3 May 2024
The custom of baking "Shlissel Challah" with a key on the Shabbos after Pesach as a segulah for parnassah (sustenance) is debated for its origins, some linki...
3 May 2024
Creative Judaism
Azazel and DEMONS? | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 29 (Acharei)
3 May 2024
Exploring the eerie realm of Azazel and demons in Parshah Acharei, the 29th episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole delves into mysterious goat-like entities with a w...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Acharei Mot
2 May 2024
In Parashat Acharei Mot, the sacrificial ritual for Yom Kippur is introduced, referencing the tragic death of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, during their ord...
2 May 2024
Hadassah
This Hebrew Root Is About Playing to Our Strength
2 May 2024
The article explores the Hebrew root כֹּחַ (kof, feh, tav), meaning strength, and its various associations with military might, leadership, and power in Jewi...
2 May 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Reform of Agudah
2 May 2024
The text criticizes a recent statement by the Moetzes Gedolei Torah of Agudas Yisrael in America, highlighting logical and historical contradictions in their...
2 May 2024
Tablet
Israel’s Citizen-Soldiers
2 May 2024
Ari Kalker, a citizen-soldier who served in the IDF in Gaza, reflects on the challenges of transitioning between military duty and family life as a reservist...
2 May 2024
Forward
NASA wants to create a time zone on the moon. Here’s what that means for Jewish space travelers
1 May 2024
NASA is contemplating the creation of a time zone on the moon, raising questions about how Jewish travelers in space would observe rituals like Shabbat. Whil...
1 May 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Forever is far away, but new paradigms and eternal wisdom can guide us there
1 May 2024
The text discusses the significant wealth transfer predicted for millennials, highlighting the importance for the Jewish community to capture a portion of th...
1 May 2024
Tablet
Women in Chains
1 May 2024
"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of repro...
1 May 2024
Mishpacha
Fallout: Chapter 47
30 Apr 2024
In "Fallout: Chapter 47," Fred Burton expresses frustration and resentment towards his daughter's behavior, feeling the need for discipline and a reality che...
30 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Larger Than Life
30 Apr 2024
The text discusses the importance of understanding and appreciating other people's lives and behaviors from their own perspectives, rather than solely from o...
30 Apr 2024
Forward
I have officiated at hundreds of funerals. Here’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned
28 Apr 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experience officiating hundreds of funerals, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful moments in people's lives. ...
28 Apr 2024
Moment
The Mystery of the Cairo Codex: On the Trail of an Ancient Manuscript
26 Apr 2024
For nearly 1,000 years, the Cairo Codex, an illuminated Hebrew manuscript held by the Karaites in Cairo, mysteriously disappeared. The Codex contained meticu...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Imperial Rabbis
26 Apr 2024
Simcha Gross's book, "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity," aims to reshape the understanding of the talmudic period by exploring the ...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Review of Books
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
26 Apr 2024
Shai Held's book, "Judaism Is about Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," argues that love is a central theme in Judaism, countering historical Christi...
26 Apr 2024
Moment
From the Newsletter | Moment Wins First Place from Religion News Association!
26 Apr 2024
Moment Magazine won two major First Place prizes from the Religion News Association for Magazine Overall Excellence for its Artificial Intelligence issue, wh...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Currents
How Much Must We Sacrifice for Justice? - An investigation through Jewish text, in the wake of Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation for Gaza
26 Apr 2024
This text explores the concept of sacrifice and justice through Jewish texts in the aftermath of Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation for Gaza. The discussion de...
26 Apr 2024
Lehrhaus
Revolution in the Temple
26 Apr 2024
The essay discusses a rabbinic story about the sage Hillel's ruling on offering the Passover Sacrifice in the Temple, highlighting its different versions in ...
26 Apr 2024
Tablet
The Unaloner
26 Apr 2024
Jessica Jacobs' poetry collection "Unalone" delves into the Torah portions in Genesis, presenting poetic responses to each, blending interpretive, personal, ...
26 Apr 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Rescuing Rambam from Revisionism
25 Apr 2024
The text discusses the misconception that the philosopher and legal scholar Rambam legitimizes the modern charedi kollel system and exemption from army servi...
25 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and Pesach times from April 26 to May 3
25 Apr 2024
From April 26 to May 3, specific Shabbat and Pesach times are outlined. Shabbat begins at different times in various locations like London, Bournemouth, Leed...
25 Apr 2024
New Voices
“Science is not enough:” How Jewish Tradition Keeps Climate Activists Afloat
21 Apr 2024
Jewish environmental organizations are leveraging Jewish traditional thought, such as the concept of Bal Tashhit (do not destroy), to drive climate activism ...
21 Apr 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment
21 Apr 2024
Jonathan Schorsch, founder of the Green Sabbath Project, advocates for an environmentally conscious lifestyle akin to observing Shabbat, focusing on rest and...
21 Apr 2024
18forty
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin: A Hostage’s Mother Fighting for His Freedom [Divergence 5/5]
20 Apr 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin discusses the painful reality of spending Passover with her son Hersh held hostage by Hamas, highlighting the challenges of maintaining...
20 Apr 2024
Jewschool
Rest for Radicals: Shabbat HaGadol as General Strike
19 Apr 2024
Raphael Magarik discusses the concept of Shabbat HaGadol as a form of general strike, inspired by Rabbi Joseph di Trani's interpretation. This idea suggests ...
19 Apr 2024
Forward
'Jewish enough to be murdered,' but not buried in a Jewish cemetery
19 Apr 2024
The Kapshitter family tragedy, where a family was murdered by Hamas terrorists, highlighted the issue of Jewish burial rights in Israel. Despite the family's...
19 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Leadership isn’t a position — it’s an attitude
19 Apr 2024
The text discusses a crisis of leadership in politics, business, and religion, highlighting widespread distrust towards leaders. Drawing from the biblical st...
19 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Leadership isn’t a position — it’s an attitude
19 Apr 2024
The article discusses the contemporary crisis of trust in leaders across political, corporate, and religious spheres, emphasizing the need for a new attitude...
19 Apr 2024
TEXTing
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Controlling Chaos
19 Apr 2024
Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky discuss the omnipresence of chaos in contemporary life, exploring lessons from Talmudic stories about King David's confr...
19 Apr 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Ten Plagues, Three Acronyms, Seven Opinions
19 Apr 2024
Rabbi Judah the Prince proposed the acronym Dtzakh Adash Bachav to summarize the ten plagues in the Haggadah, prompting diverse interpretations through the a...
19 Apr 2024
Forward
Why did this Mormon drive 10 hours to buy whiskey? To help out a Jewish friend for Passover
18 Apr 2024
Nate Oman, a devout Mormon, went on a 10-hour drive to Philadelphia to purchase whiskey and other leavened products for Passover from a Jewish congregation t...
18 Apr 2024
Halacha Headlines
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4/20/24 – Shiur 465 – Achdus - does “Achdus” mean I am supposed to embrace Jews I really don’t agree with?
18 Apr 2024
Rabbi Ari Wasserman engages prominent rabbis like Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz and Rabbi Moshe Hauer in a multifaceted discussion on Jewish unity (achdus), ...
18 Apr 2024
Rationalist Judaism
A Rationalist Pesach
18 Apr 2024
The text discusses various perspectives on Pesach from a rationalist viewpoint, covering topics such as the size of a kezayis, the significance of eating mat...
18 Apr 2024
The Habura
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The Matsa Machine Controversy - Rabbi Ilan Acoca
18 Apr 2024
Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the heated historical controversy surrounding machine-made matzah, highlighting its impact on both Ashkenazi and Sephardic commu...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Metzora
18 Apr 2024
The discussion explores the theme of loneliness, empathy, and unity in the context of the Talmudic story of Choni and the weekly Torah portion Metzora. The T...
18 Apr 2024
Lehrhaus
Pesah as Zeman Simhateinu: What Does it Mean to Rejoice Over Victory?
18 Apr 2024
In the discussion of Pesah as Zeman Simhateinu, the text delves into the tradition of referring to the last days of Pesah as a time of rejoicing over victory...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Action
Excerpt: “Night and Day” from Letters to President Clinton
18 Apr 2024
Senator Joe Lieberman contributed a Torah-based essay to a book called Letters to President ClintonBiblical Lessons on Faith and Leadership, a compilation of...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Action
Joe Lieberman’s Love of Shabbat
18 Apr 2024
Former Senator Joe Lieberman was widely admired for his steadfast commitment to observing Shabbat, despite the challenges it posed during his career as a Uni...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Action
Leadership Lessons from the Most Noted Orthodox Politician in US History
18 Apr 2024
Joseph Lieberman, a prominent Orthodox Jewish politician in US history, was known for shaping his political views and conduct through Torah study and Orthodo...
18 Apr 2024
Creative Judaism
Why can't you move your EARS?| Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 28 (Metzora)
17 Apr 2024
Exploring a peculiar ritual involving ears, thumbs, and toes from the Torah portion Metzora while delving into its Talmudic origins in this episode of Parsha...
17 Apr 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Ask Your Local Charedi Rabbi
17 Apr 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding the issue of yeshiva students being drafted into the IDF, particularly in the perspective of Charedi rabbis wh...
17 Apr 2024
Jewschool
What is liberation this year?
17 Apr 2024
This article reflects on the concept of liberation in the Jewish community this year, particularly transitioning from Purim's themes of threats and instabili...
17 Apr 2024
Lehrhaus
Buying Jewish Whiskey
17 Apr 2024
The text discusses the legal intricacies and religious significance of the practice of selling chametz (leavened food) before Passover, focusing on the forma...
17 Apr 2024
MomentMag
The U S Constitution: Pragmatism versus Textualism on the Supreme Court with Justice Stephen Breyer
17 Apr 2024
A discussion between Justice Stephen Breyer and Robert Siegel about the importance of pragmatism in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as opposed to textual...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Lives
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A PASSSOVER SPECIAL: BECOMING ELIJAH
17 Apr 2024
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Professor Daniel Matt explore the transformation of the prophet Elijah from a biblical zealot to a revered, compassionate figure in...
17 Apr 2024
Chabad.org
My Father Spent a Night in Prison to Put Tefillin on a Jew
16 Apr 2024
Chana Weisberg recounts the selfless act of her late father, Rabbi Dovid Schochet, who spent a night in jail to assist another Jew in performing a mitzvah.
16 Apr 2024
Chabad.org
How a Not Religious Girl Decided to Become a Chabad Emissary
16 Apr 2024
A video showcasing the journey of Nicolle Rubinstein, from being not religious to becoming a Chabad emissary in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
16 Apr 2024