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Renowned New York klezmer musician Frank London faced a critical health battle with cancer, requiring immediate treatment, forcing him to postpone concerts a...

Toby Lloyd, an atheist, wrote his novel "Fervor" about the Rosenthal family, a religious Jewish family, drawing from his own experiences and interactions wit...

Jewish U.S. military veterans Dave Warnock and Andrea Goldstein discuss their motivations for joining the Armed Forces, drawing on family history and persona...

The episode explores how the Baal HaTanya, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, ended up in Liadi instead of returning to his hometown of Liozna, and why he support...

The article discusses the Jewish ritual of upsherin, where 3-year-old boys receive their first haircut in a ceremony that symbolizes the transition from infa...

Malka Simkovich responds to Yonatan Adler's work on the origins of Judaism, expressing concerns over Adler's focus on social practices over intellectual idea...

The text discusses a podcast episode where Rabbi Avramel Kivelevitz criticizes Natan Slifkin's views, focusing on the charedi community's response to differe...

Exploring the complex dynamics between in-laws and married couples, this episode addresses the halachic, emotional, and psychological aspects of establishing...

International law expert Yuval Shany discusses potential war crimes charges against Israeli leaders by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over humanitari...

International legal scholar Yuval Shany discusses the International Criminal Court's potential arrest warrant for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant on ch...

Yuval Shany discusses the potential implications of the International Criminal Court's considerations of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for alleged ...

Rav Doron Perez discusses the tragic death of his son Daniel during the October 7th attacks by Hamas and how this loss has deepened his connection to Israel ...

This article introduces a recipe for barbecue smores pizza, a delightful twist on the classic smores treat. The recipe involves spreading chocolate spread on...

Rabbi Dr. Shai Held's book "Judaism is about Love" delves into the distinction between two types of love in Judaism: ahavah rabbah (abundant, passionate love...

The text discusses the concept of trust in the context of the weekly Torah portion Behar, focusing on the mitzvah of shmittah and the observance of Shabbat. ...

The Shabbat times from May 24 to May 31 are provided for various cities in the UK, including London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, and Glasgow. ...

Renowned posek Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer discusses the halachic aspects of Lag BaOmer, addressing a query about visiting Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's kever in Mero...

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg shares insightful perspectives from his diverse rabbinic journey, advocating for a model of synagogue participation that values personal ...

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explores the concept of being a shareholder in Jewish synagogues rather than merely paying dues, encouraging active engagement and presen...

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg, who has served communities worldwide, shares insights on the importance of actively engaging with synagogue and Jewish life without mere...

Lily Greenberg Call, a former Special Assistant at the Department of Interior in the Biden administration, recently resigned in protest of US policy in Gaza,...

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in Manhattan has removed a teacher, Daniel Haines, following his arrest on charges of raping a teenage girl in 2022, before...

In this article, an encounter is described between a rabbi and staff at an Israeli bank, where despite the staff not being religiously observant, they eagerl...

The traditional depiction of the Luchot (Tablets containing the 10 Commandments) as rounded at the top in most illustrations deviates from the Talmudic descr...

Rabbi Chaim and Binyamin Jachter's "The Halachic Haircutting Handbook" delves into the often-debated topic of whether halachah forbids men from shaving their...

The episode examines the baffling expressions of condolence from American institutions for the late Iranian president, critiques the legitimacy of organizati...

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses the importance of Zionism and Jewish Peoplehood within Reform Judaism, emphasizing the need for unity among Jewish denomination...

The essay discusses the mainstream media's alleged anti-Israel bias, particularly in its coverage of legal actions against Israel, such as investigations by ...

Rav Aharon Feldman, a prominent figure in Agudas Yisrael of America, offers a theodicy for the Gaza war in a letter suggesting it was a Divine message due to...

Rabbi Schonfeld, Rabbi Garfield, and Rav Aaron Lopiansky delve into various important issues regarding the study of gemara in part two of their discussion. T...

The podcast delves into the complex topic of resurrection based on Jewish eschatological beliefs as outlined in the teachings of Maimonides and other sources...

Rabbi Ken Spiro provides a breakdown of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, analyzing the connections to Israel and highlighting the prevalence of antisemitism.

The author discusses the importance of condemning settler violence in Israel, drawing parallels between extremist groups like Hamas and radicalized Israeli s...

Exploring the halachic implications of Elijah the Prophet visiting a cemetery in the Parshah Rabbit Hole episode 31 (Emor).

The text discusses the pervasive presence of barbarism in humanity and the need to confront and channel it in a sacred manner. It references historical atroc...

Rabbi Dweck provides solutions to various questions, from maintaining focus during prayer to understanding the significance of different Torah scripts. He al...

The Parashah Emor focuses on instructions for the priesthood, detailing aspects of rituals and qualifications for offering sacrifices in the Temple. While th...

The author reflects on their personal journey of Jewish affiliation, revealing a deep connection to Orthodox Judaism stemming from a family history where Jew...

The article discusses the narrative of the "blasphemer" in Leviticus and challenges the common translation of the sin as blasphemy. The story focuses on Ben ...

Chapter 4 of "Picture This" depicts Yonah and Estee setting up their home together. Yonah showcases his spatial skills while hanging curtains, reflecting on ...

Rabbi Yehuda Levin, a highly respected figure, lived a life marked by both great wealth and personal trials, embodying values of Torah study, modesty, and he...

The text describes personal anecdotes related to financial matters and the concept of bitachon, or trust in God. Esther Kurtz shares experiences of offering ...

The text discusses the issue of conformity and revisionist history within the Jewish religious community, noting a shift towards more stringent observance an...

Toronto veterans of the Yom Kippur War reflect on their wartime experiences, emphasizing the lasting psychological impact of combat. They draw parallels to t...

A Japanese man from a family of Samurai shares his journey of becoming an Orthodox Jew and draws surprising parallels between the two cultures.

A reader seeks advice from a Bintel Brief regarding a noisy neighbor in an assisted living facility who disrupts their sleep with a loud TV. Feeling their ri...

Rabbi Mari Chernow reflects on the complexities of student movements on college campuses, addressing the dilemma faced by progressive Jews who may be perceiv...

The Etgar Quiz covers various Jewish topics: a Nobel Prize-winning poet who escaped Nazi Germany (Nelly Sachs), a Chasidic Rebbe and university professor (Ra...

The episode explores the halachic implications of using advanced technologies like Neuralink, Fitbits, and voice-activated electronics on Shabbos. The discus...

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses the Jewish perspectives on military ethics, particularly in the context of Israel's operations in Gaza. He pres...