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Emi Palmor discusses the challenges facing Israel in its legal system, especially regarding the potential judicial overhaul and its implications. She emphasi...

Mira Fox explores the Talmudic prohibition against public humiliation in the context of the reality show "Love Is Blind." The article contrasts rabbinic teac...

The title suggests a discussion of the Squirrel Hill Eruv, a symbolic boundary that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items on Shabbat. However, the content pert...

This article explores the evolving relationship between American Jews and halakhic practice, highlighting modern Judaism as a "buffet" where individuals pick...

Israeli courts often grapple with tensions between civil law, which guarantees gender equality, and halakhah (Jewish law), which can be at odds with this pri...

The article explores the relationship between halakhah (Jewish law) and the presence of God, challenging the notion that halakhah inherently reflects divine ...

This article explores the historical and contemporary tensions between halakhic authority and longstanding women's ritual practices, focusing on Maimonides' ...

Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister, critiques the comparison of Canada's judicial system to Israel's proposed judicial overhaul, labeling it mi...

The article explores the storytelling role of the Haggadah during the Passover Seder, examining the expectations versus the textual offerings, particularly f...

In this special episode, Dan Senor joins the Commentary Magazine podcast to discuss the ongoing political and judicial crisis in Israel, highlighting the com...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on why Chassidus was more successful in countering the Haskala movement compared to the Hisnagdus movement. One key f...

Kosher Dekal, a New Jersey-based company known for its Passover countertop linings, returns to the market after a significant backlash last year from sticky ...

The Genazym auction house has become a significant player in the rare Jewish book market, particularly within the Orthodox community. Known for their dramati...

Itamar Mann, a Professor of Law at the University of Haifa, is known for his expertise in international law and legal theory. In his book "Humanity at Sea: M...

Uri Regev, a prominent legal activist, discusses the implications of Israel's proposed judicial overhaul on religion and state, warning against the drift tow...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on how Chassidus effectively countered the Haskalah movement. The key innovation Chassidus had to combat Haskalah is ...

In a special episode recorded on a National Day of Resistance Against Dictatorship, the focus is on understanding a conflicted situation that encompasses lif...

This text discusses the interaction between Chassidus and Haskala in Czarist Russia, noting that Chassidus responded better to the challenges posed by Haskal...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the integration of psychology and Torah, along with the challenges posed by contemporary society. The episode also...

The only mikvah between Vancouver and Calgary has opened in Kelowna, B.C., thanks to the efforts of Fraidy Hecht and the local Chabad community. Previously, ...

This podcast episode discusses Former President Trump's visit to the site of a train derailment in Ohio, which coincided with revelations that a grand-jury f...

In a historic occasion, the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue was opened in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of the larger Abrahamic Family House initiative to promote inter...

In a recent discussion on "Just Be a Mensch," Avi and Phoebe explore the concept of being a good person, referencing New York Magazine's 194 rules on social ...

In this episode, Prof. Suzie Navot discusses the potential implications of Israel's proposed judicial overhaul, warning against the dangers of creating a "Fr...

In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal d...

In the first episode of Bonjour Chai's Sitdown series, Avi interviews Mark (Moishe) Bane, the former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), a significant umbr...

The Torah does not explicitly address betting on the Super Bowl, but many rabbis disapprove of gambling, citing Talmudic teachings that frown upon it, though...

MK Simcha Rothman discusses his controversial judicial overhaul bills, arguing that they will strengthen Israeli democracy by shifting power from the Supreme...

Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, o...

This episode explores the connection between Prophecy and the Mikdash, delving into their relationship and what it reveals about the structure of Prophecy. A...

This episode discusses the Rambam's perspective on Prophecy within the Torah, exploring the importance of Prophecy and the acceptance of the Rambam's views o...

Josh Shapiro was sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor, becoming the state's third Jewish governor. Emphasizing his Jewish identity, he took his oath on B...

Rabbi Joshua Franklin of the Skverer sect of Hasidic Judaism caused a stir by using the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to help write a recent sermon, revealing to his ...

The podcast discusses Noah Rothman's article titled "The Worldwide COVID Revolts" which examines the political repercussions of COVID-19 lockdowns globally. ...

Eli Lake discusses Biden-document revelations that led Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special prosecutor, creating a significant development. ...

As more Jews opt for cremation, a practice traditionally seen as non-compliant with Jewish burial customs, a notable tension arises within the community. Whi...

In this episode, the focus is on the teachings of Rabbi Elimelech, particularly his work Tzetil and Customs. The discussion explores the differences between ...

This episode brings Yaakov Katz, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, to discuss the dynamics of Netanyahu's new government, its implications for Israeli p...

In 2022, there were some positive developments worth noting. These include the revitalization of NATO, challenges for autocrats, deserving candidates losing ...

The episode delves into R' Elimelech's association with Lizhensk and the emergence of the Galitziner identity. It explores how Chassidus redefines the role o...

Ned Price, the State Department spokesperson, embodies his Jewish identity through his commitment to public service and empathy for marginalized communities,...

The episode discusses the early life of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizenshk, exploring how a person from the Tiktin area became a prominent leader of Chassidism in G...

This episode explores the basic structure of Kabbalah with a focus on the Ari's contributions, as well as the innovations in Kabbalah and Avodas Hashem by th...

Shabbetai Tzvi, a 16th-century Jewish mystic and rabbi, gained a significant following among Jews who believed he was the Messiah, encouraged by his supporte...

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the complexities surrounding Israel's Law of Return and its impact on J...

New England merchants in the 19th century, including prominent families like Cabot, Lowell, and Perkins, gained wealth through the China trade. The trade was...

Naomi Seidman, who left her ultra-Orthodox upbringing, discusses her new podcast, "Heretic in the House," which explores the true lives of people who have go...

The article recounts a gravestone rededication ceremony for Dr. Philip Birnbaum, the author of the highly regarded Siddur Ha-Shalem, held by a Jewish communi...

Felix Frankfurter was the first foreign-born Jew to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1939 under Franklin Roosevelt, embodying the promise of America...

This episode delves into a rare genetic disease, nemaline myopathy type 2, a form of muscular dystrophy affecting Ashkenazi Jews more than others. Toba Coope...