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Jewish Action What’s the Truth about . . . Rashi Script? 9 Mar 2024
Rashi script, a cursive script used by early printers to distinguish Rashi's commentary from the Biblical text, has no connection to Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki h...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action A No-Grainer: The Laws of Yoshon Simplified 9 Mar 2024
Yoshon refers to the Jewish law that permits the consumption of grains planted before Pesach, while chodosh is grains planted after Pesach, subject to restri...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action Reviews in Brief – Spring 2024 9 Mar 2024
Rabbi Menachem Genack's "Gan Shoshanim, vol. 1" offers Torah essays that blend insights from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik with Brisker-style analysis, presen...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action In Praise of Israel’s Emunah 9 Mar 2024
Israeli soldier Ori Megidish's rescue by the IDF from captivity in Gaza highlighted the role of emunah, or faith, in facing challenges, as her mother engaged...
9 Mar 2024
Jewish Action How Do We Partner? The Benefits of Shared Leadership 9 Mar 2024
The text delves into the concept of partnership and shared leadership, drawing from the personal loss of Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter and discuss...
9 Mar 2024
Jewschool The Rabbi Calling for Total Annihilation of Gazans is One of Us: How Do We Take Responsibility? 8 Mar 2024
Dr. Elana Sztokman highlights Rabbi Eliyahu Mali's call for the annihilation of all people in Gaza, including babies, and the lack of action to address or co...
8 Mar 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/9/24 – Shiur 459 – The Haredi Dilemma in Military Conscription | Scaling Tradition: Reevaluating the Chazon Ish's Conscription Exemption | Study Time Required for והגית בו יומם ולילה 8 Mar 2024
The discussion explores the challenges and dilemmas faced by Haredi individuals regarding military conscription, particularly focusing on the possibility of ...
8 Mar 2024
Forward No sex this Shabbat: Orthodox influencer sparks strike to highlight plight of chained woman 7 Mar 2024
Orthodox influencer Adina Sash, also known as Flatbush Girl, has initiated a Mikvah Strike, urging Orthodox women to withhold sex from their husbands until M...
7 Mar 2024
JTA Orthodox women activists pledge to hold ‘sex strike’ to protest religious divorce refusal 7 Mar 2024
Orthodox women activists are planning a sex strike to protest a husband's refusal to grant a religious divorce, leaving his wife unable to remarry under Jewi...
7 Mar 2024
Forward A penetrating new book asks: What does it mean to be Jewish, especially now? 7 Mar 2024
Noah Feldman's new book, "To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People," delves into the complexities of being Jewish in America toda...
7 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle What does the Bible say about polyamory? 7 Mar 2024
Rabbi Deborah Kahn-Harris offers a fresh perspective on the Book of Ruth in her book "Polyamory and Reading the Book of Ruth," suggesting that the relationsh...
7 Mar 2024
Jewish History Nerds headphones Bertha Pappenheim: Life Beyond a Diagnosis 7 Mar 2024
The episode examines the multifaceted life of Bertha Pappenheim, known as "Anna O" in psychoanalytic studies, highlighting her pioneering role in women's rig...
7 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Vayakhel 7 Mar 2024
In the text discussing Parashat Vayakhel, the focus is on the construction of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, with intricate details provided for its materials ...
7 Mar 2024
Lehrhaus The Jewish Leap Day: A Halakhic Analysis of a Calendar Conundrum 7 Mar 2024
The Jewish calendar's leap day in Adar, observed during a leap year, adds a full month to correct for discrepancies between lunar and solar years maintaining...
7 Mar 2024
Jewschool A note on the massacre at the end of the Megillah 6 Mar 2024
In a discussion about the ending of the book of Esther, the focus is on the distinction between self-defense and massacre in the text. While Esther 9:16 desc...
6 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Asking a Rabbi for Medical Advice 6 Mar 2024
The text delves into the complex question of whether one should prioritize the medical advice of a rabbi or a doctor in the face of health issues. While ackn...
6 Mar 2024
18forty Do You Need a Rabbi, or a Therapist? 6 Mar 2024
The article discusses the distinction between seeking guidance from a rabbi or a therapist in the Jewish community. It emphasizes that rabbis and therapists ...
6 Mar 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones This Canadian lone IDF soldier describes life fighting on Israel's wartime front 6 Mar 2024
Nir Maman, a Canadian-Israeli counter-terrorism expert, shares his recent experiences volunteering with the IDF reserve forces amid the conflict with Hamas. ...
6 Mar 2024
Ami Fighting for Focus at Fabuwood // Joel Epstein, the CEO of Fabuwood, decided to change his company’s policy about smartphones. 6 Mar 2024
CEO Joel Epstein of Fabuwood, a chasidic-owned custom-cabinetry manufacturer, instituted a policy banning smartphones at work and encouraged employees to lim...
6 Mar 2024
Ami Flaco and Freedom // Seeing birdiness as a “hero’s journey” is a flight of fancy 6 Mar 2024
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who captured the public's attention after escaping the Central Park Zoo, recently passed away, prompting an outpouring of emoti...
6 Mar 2024
JTA One Jewish law school’s unusually flexible study program: Classes on Sundays only 5 Mar 2024
Touro Law Center offers a unique FlexTime JD program designed for students who cannot commit to full-time classes, with only in-person Sunday classes and fle...
5 Mar 2024
18forty headphones Yoni Rosensweig: How Does Mental Health Affect Halacha? [Mental Health 4/6] 5 Mar 2024
Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig discusses the relationship between mental health and Jewish law (halacha) on the 18Forty Podcast. He explores how individuals strugglin...
5 Mar 2024
Creative Judaism GOLEMS and MIND CONTROL | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 22 (Vayakhel) 5 Mar 2024
Exploring various themes including the construction of the ark and mishkan, this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole delves into the topics of Golems and mind con...
5 Mar 2024
The Habura headphones Personality of a Poseq - Rabbi Yonatan Halevy 5 Mar 2024
Rabbi Yonatan Halevy discusses the personality traits of a Poseq (Jewish legal decisor) in a scholarly manner on a platform affiliated with the S&P Sephardi ...
5 Mar 2024
Tablet A Guide to Death and Mourning on Tablet 4 Mar 2024
Tablet has a collection of stories about death and mourning, exploring Jewish rituals and personal experiences of loss. The articles cover topics like Jewish...
4 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Charedim and the Army - Is Compromise Possible? 3 Mar 2024
A longstanding conflict between the Israeli army and the Charedi community, centered on exemptions for Torah study, has intensified with the recent Gaza war ...
3 Mar 2024
Lilith Our Embryos Aren’t Children, But I Wish They Were 1 Mar 2024
A Jewish individual undergoing fertility treatment reflects on the emotional journey of having embryos that didn't develop into children due to scientific re...
1 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle Rainbow hummus trio 1 Mar 2024
This recipe presents a colorful and flavorful trio of hummus variations, including a basic recipe and two unique options: a pink Barbie hummus made with beet...
1 Mar 2024
Bonjour Chai headphones Jacob & Rachel & Leah & Bilhah & Zilpah 1 Mar 2024
Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Avi Finegold delve into the concept of polyamory and its distinction from traditional polygamy, questioning its ethical implications wi...
1 Mar 2024
Bonjour Chai headphones Jacob & Rachel & Leah & Bilhah & Zilpah 1 Mar 2024
The episode delves into the topic of polyamory, comparing it with traditional Jewish values and examining how contemporary Jewish communities might navigate ...
1 Mar 2024
Sapir (Israel) Educators 1 Mar 2024
The text discusses the importance of education in Jewish communities, particularly regarding Jewish identity, Zionism, and Israel education. It highlights th...
1 Mar 2024
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Haredim have to defend Israel, too 29 Feb 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the pressing issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription in Israel, particularly in light of recent legal challenges and security threats...
29 Feb 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy To save a life: Lessons for launching a medical R&D initiative 29 Feb 2024
Fernando Goldsztein's journey began with his son's diagnosis of medulloblastoma, leading to the creation of The Medulloblastoma Initiative (MBI) aimed at fun...
29 Feb 2024
Jewish History Nerds headphones Rav Saadia Gaon: In Our Gaonic Era 29 Feb 2024
Rav Saadia Gaon, a pivotal figure in Jewish history, played a crucial role in shaping Jewish thought and culture during the Gaonic era. Known for his scholar...
29 Feb 2024
Rationalist Judaism Making an Impact 29 Feb 2024
The 2023 Impact Report for the Biblical Museum of Natural History has been released, showcasing stories of individuals impacted, visitor statistics, upcoming...
29 Feb 2024
TEXTing headphones To Laugh or to Cry? 29 Feb 2024
Rabbis Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes discuss how the Talmudic rabbis used humor and satire as a coping mechanism for oppression, focusing on a passage...
29 Feb 2024
Jewish History Lectures What is Judaism without Rabbis and Books? A look at Portuguese Crypto-Jewish Prayer 29 Feb 2024
Exploring the enduring practice of Jewish prayer within the crypto-Jewish community of the Douro region, regardless of the presence of Rabbis and books.
29 Feb 2024
Lehrhaus Modern Orthodoxy at the Crossroads: Past, Present, and Future 29 Feb 2024
Joseph Kaplan, a retired attorney and Modern Orthodox intellectual, offers a collection of writings spanning over half a century in "A Passionate Writing Lif...
29 Feb 2024
Tablet Sweating the Small Stuff 29 Feb 2024
The text discusses the author's initial disappointment with the Talmudic focus on seemingly mundane topics like laws about damages and cows, questioning the ...
29 Feb 2024
Forward The secret Jewish history of Leap Year 28 Feb 2024
The article discusses the significance of Leap Year in both the secular Gregorian and Hebrew calendars, highlighting how intercalation is used to align fixed...
28 Feb 2024
Creative Judaism HERESY! | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 21 (Ki Sisa) 28 Feb 2024
Exploring the concept of heresy and theological questions surrounding G-d in the context of Parshah Ki Sisa.
28 Feb 2024
JTA ‘Were you adopted?’ and other questions not to ask Jews of color 27 Feb 2024
The article discusses common questions that Jews of color often encounter, such as assumptions about adoption, ethnicity, Hebrew language proficiency, conver...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha Parshas Ki Sisa: Solution Evolution 27 Feb 2024
In Parshas Ki Sisa, the narrative of the golden calf is explored through the lens of decision-making and problem-solving. Rabbi Greenwald's analysis suggests...
27 Feb 2024
Mishpacha Turning a New Page 27 Feb 2024
Dirshus Amud Yomi program celebrated in Vienna draws parallels to the historic Knessiah Gedolah a century ago, linking past Torah luminaries with present-day...
27 Feb 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah The Growing Divide Among Religious Jews 27 Feb 2024
There is a growing divide among religious Jews in Israel over military service, particularly within the Charedi community. While some Charedi leaders express...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle Hasmo Boys earn rave review for Jewish studies 27 Feb 2024
Hasmonean High School for Boys has received an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies program following a separate inspection from the girls' school. Insp...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle Cod with basil-almond pesto and Kalamata olives 27 Feb 2024
This recipe features cod topped with a basil-almond pesto and Kalamata olives, creating a flavorful and balanced dish. The pesto is made with ground almonds ...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle Can my shul host a kiddush to celebrate a non-Jewish grandchild? 27 Feb 2024
An Orthodox perspective suggests that celebrating the birth of a non-Jewish grandchild in a synagogue poses complex considerations beyond mere popularity and...
27 Feb 2024
Kveller We Chose to Let Our Frozen Embryos Go Before We Lost Our Right to Choose 26 Feb 2024
The article discusses a couple's decision to let go of their frozen embryos due to fears of losing reproductive rights amidst legal changes affecting abortio...
26 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle My belief in questions 26 Feb 2024
The text discusses the modern challenges to belief in Judaism, with questions arising about the veracity and relevance of Torah stories and laws in today's s...
26 Feb 2024