JTA
Israel’s chief rabbis leave their posts as term ends with no election set
3 Jul 2024
Israels two chief rabbis have left their posts with no election scheduled for their successors, marking the first time in over a century that the positions a...
3 Jul 2024
JTA
When the political stakes are high, Judaism doesn’t place all the responsibility on a single charismatic leader
3 Jul 2024
The article discusses the reflections on democracy within the context of Judaism, particularly in the current political landscape in the United States and Is...
3 Jul 2024
18forty
Does Revelation Satisfy the ‘Why Be Jewish’ Question?
3 Jul 2024
The essay discusses the fundamental question of "why be Jewish" in contemporary discourse, focusing on the shift towards emphasizing the act of "doing Jewish...
3 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Taking a Few Days Off for a Family Simcha
3 Jul 2024
The author is taking a break from posting due to a family celebration in Lakewood for their grandson's wedding, which may limit internet access until Monday ...
3 Jul 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner
3 Jul 2024
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding Birju Dattani's appointment as Canada's chief human rights commissioner, which has drawn ire from Jewish gr...
3 Jul 2024
Rationalist Judaism
If Only It Were A Lie
2 Jul 2024
Liel Liebowitz's article in Tablet Magazine criticizes the notion that Israel needs charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) to serve in the army, suggesting it is a p...
2 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Parshas Korach: Stick Figures
2 Jul 2024
Parshas Korach recounts the story of how Hashem reaffirmed Moshe's leadership and Aaron's priesthood by causing Aaron's staff to blossom miraculously. Despit...
2 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Attorney General on the Warpath
2 Jul 2024
The article discusses the increased pressure on Israel's Torah world due to recent rulings by the High Court and the attorney general, threatening financial ...
2 Jul 2024
JTA
Remembering Rabbi Andrew Sacks, 70, a ‘rabble-rouser’ who fought for religious pluralism in Israel
2 Jul 2024
Rabbi Andrew Sacks, a prominent advocate for religious pluralism in Israel and the director of the Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, passed away at the age of 7...
2 Jul 2024
18forty
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Ammiel Hirsch: How To Understand Reform Judaism’s Anti-Zionist Crisis [Denominations Bonus Episode]
2 Jul 2024
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses the challenges facing the Reform Movement, particularly the growing anti-Zionist sentiment among younger Jews. He emphasizes th...
2 Jul 2024
Ami
The Supreme Court’s Newest Bombshells // Once again, the U.S. high court makes big changes
2 Jul 2024
The text discusses recent significant decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts, highlighting the overturning of a 40-year pr...
2 Jul 2024
Sonya's Prep
Costco Grocery Haul as a Nursing Momma Kosher #shorts #costcohaul #milksupply
2 Jul 2024
A short video showing a Costco grocery haul by a nursing mother who keeps a kosher diet, emphasizing the importance of maintaining milk supply.
2 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
Just A Humble Soldier
1 Jul 2024
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky's recent passing has deeply affected thousands of shluchim who considered him not only their leader but also their closest friend. Rabb...
1 Jul 2024
Forward
Talmudic wisdom holds Trump to a higher standard than the Supreme Court
1 Jul 2024
The article discusses the comparison between Talmudic teachings and the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the legal liability and responsibilities of l...
1 Jul 2024
JTA
Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban
1 Jul 2024
A Kentucky judge dismissed a lawsuit by three Jewish mothers challenging the state's abortion law on religious freedom grounds, citing lack of standing as no...
1 Jul 2024
The Habura
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The Edge of Reason - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
1 Jul 2024
Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the limitations of reason and the significance of inductive reasoning in understanding metaphysical concepts such as consciousne...
1 Jul 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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Law in Times of Crisis: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Robinson
1 Jul 2024
Dr. Iris Nachum discusses the legal legacy of Jacob Robinson, particularly his work on compensation mechanisms for displaced persons, including ethnic German...
1 Jul 2024
Forward
How do you write a meaningful eulogy?
30 Jun 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen emphasizes the importance and power of crafting a meaningful eulogy, highlighting that it is a crucial moment to honor the deceased and br...
30 Jun 2024
Living Lchaim
First-Time 88-Year Old Father: The Story of a Rabbi Who Never Gave Up
30 Jun 2024
An 88-year-old Rabbi and his 57-year-old wife share the heartwarming story of welcoming their first son together, showcasing their unwavering faith and joy d...
30 Jun 2024
Forward
Trump's lies are more dangerous than ever — does Jewish law have a solution?
28 Jun 2024
The article discusses the dangerous impact of lies, particularly in the context of former President Donald Trump's behavior during a recent debate, emphasizi...
28 Jun 2024
Forward
Biden's rabbi and I debate whether it's time for the president to step aside
28 Jun 2024
Rabbi Michael S. Beals, known as President Joe Biden's rabbi, suggests that it may be time for Biden to step aside for the greater good of safeguarding democ...
28 Jun 2024
JTA
How to disagree as Jews in a time of deep schisms
28 Jun 2024
In a time of deep schisms within the Jewish community, there is a call for holding conflicts with empathy and understanding to maintain relationships. Drawin...
28 Jun 2024
JTA
Meet Zeev Buium, who could be the NHL’s next Jewish superstar
28 Jun 2024
Zeev Buium, a talented young ice hockey player, has the potential to be the NHL's next Jewish star. Born to Israeli parents in the U.S., Buium's journey to h...
28 Jun 2024
New Voices
Geographies of Transgression
28 Jun 2024
The text delves into the experiences of a person navigating Orthodox Judaism as a queer individual, shedding light on themes of visibility, surveillance, tra...
28 Jun 2024
Tablet
The Sephardic Rabbis’ Letter
28 Jun 2024
The letter signed by prominent Sephardic rabbis in Israel, including members of Shas, opposes the drafting of yeshiva students into the army, highlighting a ...
28 Jun 2024
Forward
Jewish law has always been clear: Emergency abortions are an essential right
27 Jun 2024
Jewish tradition has long supported emergency abortions to protect maternal health, even stating that a person's life takes precedence over the fetus. Both R...
27 Jun 2024
Forward
Jewish law says we must wait for justice. For abortion rights, the cost of that wait is too high
27 Jun 2024
The article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding emergency abortions in Idaho, highlighting the ongoing challenges related to reproductive r...
27 Jun 2024
Kveller
To My Son, On the Day of Your Bar Mitzvah
27 Jun 2024
The author reflects on her son's journey leading up to his Bar Mitzvah, noting his initial reluctance and eventual engagement in the preparation process. She...
27 Jun 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Drafting Charedim
26 Jun 2024
Israel's Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has ruled to draft all Charedim into the army, causing uproar in the ultra-Orthodox community that views Tor...
26 Jun 2024
Forward
I’m losing my religion — thanks to the war. Can Jewish tradition guide me?
26 Jun 2024
A Jewish individual grappling with their faith in light of the war in Gaza seeks guidance on the teachings of Judaism regarding war, morality, and proportion...
26 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Peri good news for spice lovers
26 Jun 2024
The KLBD has recently certified a variety of Nando's rubs and seasoning shakers as kosher and parev, adding to the range of already certified marinades and s...
26 Jun 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Expected "Torah" Drivel
26 Jun 2024
In response to a High Court ruling that charedim must serve in the IDF, there is criticism of the charedi community's focus on Torah study and exemption from...
26 Jun 2024
Tablet
Bookends
26 Jun 2024
The text discusses Tractate Bava Metzia in the Babylonian Talmud, which grapples with establishing ownership in Jewish law. It starts with the unique scenari...
26 Jun 2024
Forward
Why we observe Shabbat outside an abortion clinic
25 Jun 2024
Jewish individuals gather monthly to observe Shabbat outside the Falls Church Healthcare Center in Northern Virginia, where abortion services are provided. L...
25 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
Family First Inbox: Issue 899
25 Jun 2024
In Issue 899 of Family First Inbox, the discussion revolves around the complexities of maintaining friendships amid life changes, particularly in the context...
25 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1017
25 Jun 2024
Photographer Avraham Elbaz visited the Slabodka Yeshivah in Bnei Brak to capture a scene of Torah learning, finding two dedicated students engrossed in study...
25 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1017
25 Jun 2024
The text discusses various topics from different issues of "Inbox." One story highlights the importance of Shabbos education and observance in the Jewish com...
25 Jun 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
What Place - Religion?
25 Jun 2024
The ongoing debate regarding the role of religion in a nation founded on principles of religious freedom is reviewed by Rabbi Chaim Twerski. He argues that t...
25 Jun 2024
JTA
In landmark ruling, Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
25 Jun 2024
Israel's Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling mandating that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army, ending a long-standing exemption for ye...
25 Jun 2024
JTA
Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
25 Jun 2024
Several Jewish families, alongside others, are part of a lawsuit challenging a new Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public scho...
25 Jun 2024
Lehrhaus
Letters to the Editor: Tzvi Goldstein Responds
25 Jun 2024
In response to feedback on his original article, Tzvi Goldstein addresses challenges to his presentation of Mesilat Yesharim and Ramhal's position, highlight...
25 Jun 2024
Lehrhaus
Our Torah—Illustrated?
24 Jun 2024
In the Torah, unique bracket-shaped markings known as inverted nuns are found surrounding Numbers 10:35-36, evolving over 2000 years with various interpretat...
24 Jun 2024
Tablet
Stalk Talk
24 Jun 2024
For over 2,000 years, asparagus has been considered a prized vegetable, with historical significance in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and among Jews as mentio...
24 Jun 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Of Kleinbaums and Bricks
23 Jun 2024
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a Reconstructionist rabbi, expresses empathy for LGBTQ individuals but opposes normalization of LGBTQ lifestyles, citing biblical val...
23 Jun 2024
Rationalist Judaism
One People, Two Judaisms
23 Jun 2024
The text discusses the dichotomy between two forms of Torah Judaism throughout Jewish history, highlighting the shift from a Judaism for a sovereign nation t...
23 Jun 2024
JTA
Israelis are getting religion, in spite of a coercive Chief Rabbinate
21 Jun 2024
Despite a coercive Chief Rabbinate in Israel, a trend is emerging where some secular Israelis are voluntarily adopting religious customs such as wearing tzit...
21 Jun 2024
Forward
I’m a Louisiana Jew. The Ten Commandments get lost in translation in the new law
21 Jun 2024
In a recent law passed in Louisiana, the requirement for public schools to display the Ten Commandments has sparked discussion among Jewish Louisianans due t...
21 Jun 2024
New Voices
Gufim: Words on Blood, Butches, and Body
21 Jun 2024
This text is part of the Gufim series exploring embodiment and our relationship to our bodies from a Jewish perspective, focusing on various topics like disa...
21 Jun 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Louisiana's Ten Commandments Requirement
21 Jun 2024
Louisiana recently passed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom of public schools and colleges, making it the only state wit...
21 Jun 2024
Halacha Headlines
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6/22/24 – Shiur 471 – Electricity on Shabbos - Are you really keeping Shabbos? | Is there a difference between a Ben Torah and an Orthodox Jew?
21 Jun 2024
This engaging episode examines the complex halachic issues surrounding the use of electricity on Shabbat, including electronic water meters and security syst...
21 Jun 2024