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The text discusses the Third Principle of the Thirteen Principles of Jewish Faith, which asserts that God is incorporeal, meaning He has no physical body and...

The essay discusses the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on accessing the soul and bringing about redemption in the world. It emphasizes the importance of ...

Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land, edited by Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik and others from Yeshiva University, delves into the profound influence of the Hebre...

In a Talmudic exploration by Zohar Atkins, the question of delegating Holocaust metaphors is examined through a Mishna stating that a Gentile making such met...

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States and Joe Biden's running mate, has several connections to the Jewish community through her personal and pol...

Spider-Man's video game for Playstation 4 features an accurate replication of New York City, including Orthodox Jewish characters with kippot and hats. These...

"Sacred Training" is a halakhic guidebook edited by Dr. Jerry Karp and Dr. Matthew Schaikewitz, written by insiders in the medical field to assist Orthodox p...

In the book "#IsraeliJudaism: A Portrait of a Cultural Revolution," authors Shmuel Rosner and Camil Fuchs discuss the evolution of Jewish identity in Israel,...

The text discusses the state of Orthodox belief among young Jewish day school graduates who struggle to articulate their belief in God and the uniqueness of ...

This podcast explores the challenging question of why bad things happen to good people, known as theodicy, through three Torah perspectives derived from disc...

This episode of Unorthodox features powerful stories of individuals who have chosen to convert to Judaism, alongside discussions about the significance of co...

Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut," adapted from Arthur Schnitzler's novella "Traumnovelle," is at the center of a fascinating discussion on Jewi...

The text delves into the relationship between religion, time, and change within Jewish thought, particularly challenging the notion that religiosity inherent...

Allan Arkush reflects on the significance of a book he discovered at the Brandeis Book Stall in Brookline, Massachusetts: Jacob Katz's "The Shabbes Goy: A St...

"Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth," edited by Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern, delves into perspectives on the Book of Ruth from various angles, contemplating the int...

The text discusses the dilemma faced by Jewish educators regarding how much power and freedom to give to students in their learning process. Inspired by Paul...

The article explores the teachings of Behag (Baal Halakhot Gedolot) on the counting of the Omer, challenging the common understanding as presented in later a...

The text explores a dilemma faced by a family moving to Israel before their son's bar mitzvah, leading to a halakhic query about which Torah portion the boy ...

The text discusses the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox Jewish education in maintaining a cohesive religious and secular identity among students. It highl...

Robert Alter's work in translating the Hebrew Bible is explored in Raphael Magarik's discussion, highlighting Alter's efforts to humanize and secularize the ...

"Headlines" is a popular Haredi podcast, launched in 2014, that delves into controversial and pressing issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish community by invi...

This episode of Unorthodox features interviews with fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff and author Moriel Rothman-Zecher, who discuss their personal and profess...

Rabbi Yehudah Ha-Levi's poem "Yom Le-Yabasha" is a significant piece of medieval Hebrew poetry, particularly relevant for the seventh day of Pesah. This poet...

Beth, a genetic counselor, discovered she and her husband carry a recessive mutation for familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) after taking a genetic test befor...

The article discusses a historical mistake in the illustration of Maharam Lublin's commentary on the search for hametz, a significant issue during the holida...

Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits, a prolific Modern Orthodox thinker, has recently been the focus of renewed attention with the Faith and Freedom Passover Haggadah co...

This podcast delves into the philosophical question of why a perfect God, as outlined in the Thirteen Principles of Faith, would create the imperfect univers...

Rabbinic doctrine suggests that each fetus is taught the entirety of the Torah while in the womb, only to forget it upon birth. This concept bears similarity...

This episode of Unorthodox features conversations with psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," who discusses the therape...

Allan Arkush reflects on the life and influence of Rabbi Avraham Karelitz, known as the Hazon Ish, through the lens of a chance encounter and Benjamin Brown'...

The video explores the relationship between David and Michal as they navigate King Saul's attempts to get David killed, showcasing David as a husband while p...

In the post-World War II period, Satmar Hasidim published the teachings of the Hatam Sofer with critical lines about the bein ha-shemashot period censored. T...

This YouTube video explores the history of Masada, an ancient fortress in Israel with a dark past, detailing the Jewish rebellion against the Romans, culmina...

In Nathan Englander's novel "kaddish.com," the protagonist Larry struggles with religious observance and familial obligations. Seeking an alternative to reci...

"Quarried in Air" delves into the enigmatic and influential Jewish text Sefer Yeirah, also known as The Book of Creation, which explores the relationship bet...

Horace Kallen, a prolific writer known primarily for his concept of cultural pluralism, is the focus of Matthew Kaufman's book "Horace Kallen Confronts Ameri...

Rabbi Dan Horwitz discusses the challenging events in Parshat Shemini, focusing on Aaron's reactions to tragedy and the importance of silence in this animate...

This video explores the topic of burial versus cremation from a Jewish perspective, discussing the traditional acceptance of ground burial in Judaism and the...

"Hilkhot Nashim" is a publication by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) that aims to dispel misconceptions about women's obligations in Jewish ritu...

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the RCA Prenup, Rabbi Elazar Muskin discusses its impact on American Jewry with The Rabbinical Council of America a...

Rabbi Pinchos Bodner, Rabbi Avraham Peretz Friedman, Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, and Rabbi Yitzchak Silberztl are highlighted in this collection of Jewish book rev...

In the text "Korban Asham: The Sacrifice for Sacrilege (and other Sins)" by Matt Lubin, the focus is on the Korban Asham (guilt offering) as described in the...

The Rambam's Thirteen Principles of Faith are a widely accepted articulation of Jewish beliefs, found in his commentary on Mishnah. Initially contested, thes...

This animated video explores the Torah concept of Shgaga, which relates to making mistakes accidentally, by sharing three different Torah stories illustratin...

In the podcast "The Origins of the Jews" by the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars from various fields such as history, archaeology, linguistics, and g...

The debate on social media between Hasidim and academics revolves around whether the revered Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapiro lost his faith during the Holoca...

In episode 171 of Unorthodox, the focus is on circumcision and the Jewish practice of brit milah, with discussions ranging from the biblical significance of ...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the tradition of circumcision in Judaism, discussing its religious significance, historical context, and personal expe...

The Supreme Court is considering a case involving a Seventh-day Adventist employee whose religious beliefs prevent him from working on Saturdays. The issue o...

The essay explores the concept of justice in rabbinic Judaism in light of the #MeToo movement, which has highlighted issues of sexual harassment and abuse. I...