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The author reflects on experiencing a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City and the concept of blessings in Judaism, particularly for unusual events like...

In Israel, the Reform movement faces challenges due to Orthodox control over religious and civil matters. Despite this, a 2010 Supreme Court decision recogni...

The text delves into the Jewish perspective on solar eclipses, exploring whether they are viewed as natural phenomena or bad omens. According to the Talmud, ...

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has initiated the Shalem Fellowship program for university students in London aiming to promote advanced Jewish learning. The ...

The episode discusses whether Torah study alone can protect Israel and whether all religious students should serve in the army, with guests exploring the bal...

Yossi Klein Halevi and Rabbi David Ingber explore the tensions between Israel and American Jews amidst the criticisms leveled at Israel's military actions ag...

The debate over Haredi Jews serving in the Israeli Defense Forces has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the October 7 attacks. In this context, Rabbi...

This episode brings together military analyst Amos Harel, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, and journalist Bianna Golodryga to tackle the six-month-old Israel-Gaza conf...

The episode marks six months since the war that began on October 7, featuring insights from military analyst Amos Harel, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, and CNN's Bia...

The article "Jewish Life Tomorrow" reflects on the historical and contemporary dynamics of Jewish belief and identity, prompted by a 1966 survey of prominent...

The article explores the pervasive theme of doubt in human life, using the recent tragic events in Israel as a backdrop. Drawing on Jewish philosopher Abraha...

This article explores the concept of obligation within Judaism, emphasizing how communal responsibility shapes the Jewish covenant with God and future genera...

The concept of "praxis" in Judaism emphasizes the interactive relationship between study and practice. Contrary to the traditional view that portrays this re...

Yehuda Kurtzer argues that North American Liberal Judaism faces a severe shortage of rabbis due to high retirement rates and declining enrollment in seminari...

The article explores the concept of masortiyut or traditionalism among mainly Sephardi Jews in Israel. It presents masortiyut as a community-centered approac...

The debate in Israel regarding the military draft of Haredi yeshiva students has intensified as exemptions have expired, leading to court orders barring subs...

Jewish volunteers at Rikers Island, NYC's largest jail, lead prayer services and connect with inmates like Howard Padilla, who found solace and mental health...

Rabbi Dovid Kornreich clarifies points raised about him in a previous article, emphasizing his departure from Toras Moshe in 2021 to work full-time at Mir, c...

In this discussion of animals in the Torah, the focus is on the classification of birds as kosher and non-kosher. The text explores how the Torah's categoriz...

The Parashah of the week, Shemini, discusses the criteria for kosher mammals, highlighting the significance of split hooves and chewing the cud. It distingui...

Amidst Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi engage in a critical reflection of Israel's moral and strategic stance six m...

Chaim Goldberg responds to Tzvi Goldstein's essay on Centrist Orthodoxy and Haredi Orthodoxy by highlighting nuances in Ramhal's Mesilat Yesharim that challe...

Inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York, including individuals of various religious beliefs, have filed a lawsuit against the state's correct...

Sandye Rudnitzky shares her journey of pursuing gestational surrogacy in the 1980s after facing infertility issues, leading to the birth of her daughter Jill...

The text reflects on the legacy of Joe Lieberman, showcasing how his life embodied integrity and principle, drawing parallels from a Talmudic story about Rab...

Iconic Orthodox Jewish-American politician Joseph Lieberman passed away, leaving behind a legacy of bipartisan politics and a steadfast commitment to Torah a...

Netflix's new series, Testament: The Story of Moses, has emerged as a popular show, featuring a retelling of the Exodus story with commentary from religious ...

The video delves into a peculiar fish mentioned in the Talmud with a unique taste resembling that of pig brains.

Netflix's No. 1 show, "Testament: The Story of Moses," a documentary series about Moses, stands out for its atypical focus on religious content in a landscap...

The text discusses the reasons and justifications provided by a member of the Haredi Israeli yeshiva world, Dovid Kornreich, for Charedi exemptions from the ...

An Israeli High Court ruling on the chareidi draft issue has created a societal clash and legal uncertainty for tens of thousands of bochurim and avreichim. ...

Israel recently faced a significant change when the Attorney General ruled that yeshivah students are now subject to IDF drafting, with potential consequence...

Rebbetzin Bruria David, founder of the Beth Jacob Jerusalem seminary, is remembered on the occasion of her first yahrtzeit. Described as a great woman with a...

A mother recalls preparing for her daughter Havi's unconventional bat mitzvah at 18 months old, necessitated by Havi being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease. ...

Rabbi Shai Held, president of the Hadar Institute and author of "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," challenges the misconception th...

The Charedi community is facing a shift as the exemption from army service expires, leading to a realization that they can no longer solely focus on Torah st...

The article argues that Israel is not illegally occupying the West Bank, providing historical and legal background to support this claim. It discusses the or...

Bert Pogrebin, a renowned attorney and partner to feminist icon Letty Cottin Pogrebin, passed away at 89. Known for their symbiotic marriage and political in...

The concept of taxation has deep roots in Jewish history, stemming from the biblical practice of tithing, wherein individuals gave a portion of their income ...

Modern Orthodox and traditional teen girls are increasingly finding ways to participate in prayer services while adhering to Jewish law, seeking more inclusi...

The text discusses a controversial statement made by Rabbi Tzvi Friedman of the Yerushalmi Peleg movement, who expressed a preference for his grandchildren t...

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expresses the Charedi viewpoint that Torah study is crucial for Israel's existence, opposing mandatory army service for Charedi youth...

Attending a Jewish funeral and sitting shiva for a friend's mother led the author to reevaluate her relationship with religion, ultimately inspiring her deci...

The text discusses the divide between charedim and the rest of Israel regarding military enlistment. It highlights a speech by Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch equati...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities and challenges of education within the Jewish context, focusing on the historical disagreement between R. A...

Joe Lieberman was a prominent politician known for his observant Jewish faith and commitment to public service. He made history as Al Gore's running mate in ...

Judaism's beliefs about the afterlife are diverse and not extensively discussed, despite classical Jewish sources refuting the misconception that Judaism lac...

The article defends the importance of congregational rabbis in Jewish life, highlighting the deep connections and enduring relationships they create with the...

The Etgar Quiz no 265 tests knowledge on Jewish topics such as the destruction of the Second Bet Hamikdash by the Romans, Israel's second Prime Minister (Mos...

Parashat Tzav discusses the rituals of sacrifices conducted by priests at the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and passion in...