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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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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