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Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the historical and religious significance of the Nusach HaTefila, exploring whether it is permissible for individuals to ...

This article examines a common prooftext used to argue that full-time Torah learning in yeshivas justifies exempting charedi (ultra-Orthodox) students from m...

The author reflects on the courage to speak up and listen in difficult times. They recount a dinner with friends where they discussed their thoughts on the w...

This shiur discusses the challenges faced by families with loved ones serving in the IDF and the loss of soldiers in battle. The speakers explore the stress ...

In this episode, Yehuda Halper from Bar-Ilan University discusses the writings of Maimonides. Maimonides' work can be divided into three main categories: his...

The International Court of Justice is currently hearing South Africa's accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Professor ...

Archie Rand, a Brooklyn artist, gained attention for his paintings of all 613 commandments in 2006. Surprised by its success, Rand recently completed 915 col...

In this article, the author addresses the renewed interest in Orthodox Judaism, particularly the Talmud, due to recent events. The Talmud is described as a l...

The author addresses the issue of modesty (tznius) in right-wing publications, particularly Mishpacha Magazine, which refuses to publish pictures of women, e...

Hasmonean High School for Girls in Mill Hill excelled in Jewish studies, with outstanding praise from visiting inspectors for its dynamic leadership vision a...

A nutritionist shares 15 kosher vegan supermarket picks for a balanced diet during Veganuary. Recommendations include Auga soups for a quick meal, Shneiders ...

Simon Marks Primary, a Jewish school with almost half of its pupils not Jewish, has excelled in Jewish studies, with a particular strength in Ivrit (Hebrew)....

The Menorah Foundation School in Edgware has been recognized for its outstanding Jewish studies program, receiving top marks in all areas by Rabbi Nessanel L...

Heinrich Graetz, a 19th-century historian, revolutionized Jewish historiography by intertwining Orthodox tradition with an academic approach, offering a scie...

The text discusses the issue of military service in the Israeli charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the moral and Torah-based arguments surrounding it. Th...

In this video, Rabbi Shmuel Phillips discusses the differences between Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He explains that Sepharadi Jews tend t...

The article discusses the history and significance of the Messianic movement within Chabad-Lubavitch, focusing on the recent incident involving the secret tu...

The author presents three questions to ask oneself when listening to a Dvar Torah (a Torah discourse). The first question is whether the Torah idea presented...

The Chabad community has been divided for decades over whether Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, who passed away in 1994, coul...

Rav Matisyahu Salomon, a revered mashgiach, inspired and guided thousands of Jews through his teachings and leadership. He served as a mashgiach in Gateshead...

Exploring the connection between crocodiles and Torah, this episode delves into the symbolism and significance of the plague of frogs in Parshah Vaera.

This article discusses different types of fish that can be incorporated into budget-friendly meals. It emphasizes the versatility and health benefits of fish...

The article discusses the notion that the yetzer hara (evil inclination) uses a strategy similar to Pharaoh's in keeping the Jewish people so busy that they ...

The author initially couldn't relate to a prayer about angels, but then learns an interpretation of the names of the angels as metaphors for how God manifest...

The Biblical Museum of Natural History emphasizes that every culture has animals that are significant in its heritage. These animals are often represented in...

The article discusses the differences between Centrist Orthodox and Yeshivish Orthodox approaches to Judaism. Centrist Orthodox Jews, represented by a charac...

Rabbi Hayyim Angel explores the concept of the chosen people in relation to Western values. He argues that while the idea of being chosen is foundational in ...

Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef discusses the question of whether it is permissible to pay a higher ransom for Jewish hostages in cases where their lives are in immediat...

The author reflects on the high level of education possessed by Jonathan Rosenblum, a Charedi columnist for Mishpacha Magazine. Despite his Charedi backgroun...

In considering the question of whether one's remains can be buried in more than one cemetery, an Orthodox perspective emphasizes the importance of complete a...

In this podcast episode, the subject of resurrection and its debate between rabbis and Romans is explored. The argument made by the Romans is that resurrecti...

In a special episode, law professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya discusses the surreal world of Israeli jurisprudence. Israel's Supreme Court recently made two unusual ...

The Letter of the Mothers is a public letter written by Dr. Tehila Elitzur, a Torah teacher at Herzog College, addressed to the mothers of ultra-Orthodox yes...

The author discusses two philosophies within Centrist Orthodoxy: Torah Im Derech Eretz (TIDE) and Torah UMada (TUM). TIDE, influenced by Rabbi Samson Raphael...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the second arrest of the Baal Tanya and the Sabbatean accusations against the Chassidic movement, illustrating the complex n...

In this Shiur, Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht discusses various halachic issues related to using Amazon on Shabbat. He addresses questions such as whether it is perm...

Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader has signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets. Bader, a Bronxville native, will be the team's first J...

Congregation Shirat Hayam, a Conservative synagogue in Swampscott, Massachusetts, has hired Cantor Sarah Freudenberger, who is permitted to officiate interfa...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to reinterpret its powers concerning the judicial overhaul legislation in Israel, focu...

The discussion in this week's Parashah of Shemot emphasizes the impact of negative energy and lashon hara (negative speech) on individuals and those around t...

The article discusses the question of whether studying Torah takes precedence over other important obligations in Judaism. The author quotes Rav Aharon Licht...

The use of language in discussing Israel's war with Hamas is explored in this article. The phrase "redemption of hostages" is analyzed, which departs from th...

In this article, Mikhael Manekin discusses the implications of the Gaza War on Judaism. He highlights unsettling scenes from Gaza, specifically mentioning a ...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down the reasonableness clause and its implications for ...

The episode explores the repercussions of the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to strike down the reasonableness clause amidst ongoing national trauma follow...

In a conversation with Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer, a respected posek, he discusses various halachic questions that have arisen due to the recent Hamas attacks in...

The Hebrew edition of the first volume of The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom has been released and can be purchased at the museum or on the museum ...

The article tells the story of Rivka, who was struggling with how to handle her friend Leah's religious instability. Rivka felt guilty for being too judgment...

In this issue of Family First Inbox, the first letter discusses the idea of sacrificing a career for Torah learning, suggesting that talents should be used f...

This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas H...