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In the discussion "What's Divine about Divine Law?" at Yale, various perspectives on divine law were examined. Ezra the Scribe emphasized the divine origin a...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove questioned the relevance of Jewish studies professors to the broader Jewish community, highlighting the disconnect between academic wor...

Professor Avraham (Rami) Reiner examines Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's views on academic Talmud study in his recent essay, suggesting a shift in Lichtenstein's...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, known for his Covenant and Conversation series, focuses on the figure of Moses in his biblical commentaries, emphasizing themes of...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky clarifies the Jewish law concerning the requirement to wash one's hands (netilat yadayim) before eating bread, dispelling the mis...

In reflecting on how the #MeToo movement and the response to sexual misconduct intersect with Jewish legal traditions, particularly rabbinic justice, Sarah Z...

In this episode, Leah Sarna discusses her journey as a student at Yeshivat Maharat, the first Orthodox institution to ordain women as clergy, highlighting th...

Rabbi Isaac Aboab da Fonseca, the first ordained rabbi to arrive in the Americas in 1642, faced challenges reflecting the immigrant rabbinate's struggles in ...

Dr. Henry Abramson's "Torah from the Years of Wrath" delves into the historical context surrounding the Aish Kodesh, a collection of Torah homilies by Rabbi ...

The discussion revolves around the Talmudic prohibition against idol worship and the various nuances and challenges faced by Jews living in a society where i...

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the inclusion of progressives in a new version of AIPAC, the creation of an ultra-Orthodox Wikip...

Amid the divisive landscape of American politics, the Russiagate collusion theory has faced increasing skepticism from reporters and thinkers across the poli...

The author discusses a recent censorship incident in the Talmud involving a reference to Jesus, where Jewish censors removed the mention of Jesus, instead re...

The text presents a symposium on women's roles in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on their religious experiences and how to support them throughout their lives in...

In the symposium discussing women's roles in Orthodox Judaism, Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky highlights the challenges faced by women in their thirties juggling fa...

Jake Tapper, CNN host, discussed his Jewish upbringing and contemporary views on his religious identity in a conversation on The Axe Files with David Axelrod...

In "My Halakha, Your Halakha: Between Jewish Law and Jewish Life," Dr. Leon Wiener Dow explores the intersections of God, law, prayer, practice, and communit...

Dr. Leon Wiener Dow, from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, delves into the themes of his book "The Going: A Meditation on Jewish Law" in which he e...

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the recommendations for indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Net...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Olympic athletes with Jewish connections, including the story of German-Jewish high jumper Margaret Bergmann...

The Talmudic text explores the rabbis' views on interactions between Jews and non-Jews, painting a picture of suspicion and potential harm directed towards J...

The discussion on Jewish law involves a debate between the Tur and the Ran, two prominent 14th century Jewish scholars. The Tur emphasizes the importance of ...

The discussion in Tractate Avoda Zara of the Talmud delves into the regulation of Jewish relationships with non-Jews, with a focus on how Jews should navigat...

Michael Broyde, a law professor and former rabbinical judge, explores the impact of alternative court systems like track two arbitration in the U.S. in his b...

At the sixteenth World Congress of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem in 2013, a special session was dedicated to Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein in honor of his 80th bir...

In his article "She-Hehiyanu: An Endangered Blessing Species," Johnny Solomon discusses the challenges Orthodox Jews face in reciting the She-Hehiyanu blessi...

In the Talmudic period (200-500 CE), Jews had ceased being tempted by idol worship, focusing instead on co-existing with pagan societies. The text emphasizes...

The Brachos Bee, conceptualized by Rabbi Dovid Price in 1971 and organized by Torah Umesorah, was a competitive event for Orthodox Jewish day schools in New ...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging with the Talmud through the Daf Yomi cycle, focusing on Tractate Avodah Zarah which discusses laws against idolatry. ...

Lawrence Kaplan reflects on the enduring relevance of Moses Mendelssohn's work, "Jerusalem," by exploring Mendelssohn's discussion on the ceremonial law and ...

The author passionately advocates for women's participation in in-depth Torah study within batei midrash, despite challenges and limitations in the tradition...

In "Forest Dark" by Nicole Krauss, the novel delves into Jewish literary traditions by exploring themes of identity, biblical allegories, and a search for me...

The text describes a personal journey within a Jewish shtiebel, focusing on the author's interactions with Rabbi Moshe Halevi Steinberg. The shtiebel is port...

The Winter 2018 edition of "Letters" touches on various topics. Ben Rich discusses the use of the simile of seas and ink in the Quran and its potential origi...

The text explores a newly discovered poem by Yehuda Amichai and reflects on his unique poetic style that intertwines scientific and poetic perspectives. It r...

Abraham Socher's examination of Aristotle's akrasia and Maimonides's teshuvah in a 2017 article led to a discussion on true repentance. In response, Andrew N...

The text delves into the significance of the Torah in Judaism, discussing its origins and relationship with physical objects like Torah scrolls. It highlight...

Abraham Socher's essay "Is Repentance Possible?" discusses the debate on morality between Aristotelian virtue ethics and the Judeo-Christian obedience to law...

Rabbi Prof. Eliezer Berkovits, a leading Jewish philosopher, addressed critical issues facing Orthodox Judaism in a changing world, advocating for creative s...

Prof. Hindy Najman from the University of Oxford aims to modernize the analysis of ancient Jewish scriptures by moving away from outdated Protestant and paro...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into a wide array of topics ranging from Jewish superstitions about baby showers to recommended readings for p...

In the 1570s, Italian Jewish Renaissance figure Azariah de Rossi translated and published The Letter of Aristeas, a second-century BCE work recounting the tr...

Rabbi Bezalel Naor explores the concept of a new Hasidism proposed by Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, often seen as a precursor to modern Neo-Hasidism. Naor delves...

Sholom Rubashkin was a key figure in a contentious legal battle after being sentenced to 27 years for bank fraud related to his kosher meatpacking business, ...

Rabbi Norman Lamm, a prominent Orthodox Jewish leader, emphasized the importance of the Jewish family as a sanctuary and a stronghold of religious tradition ...

In this essay, Yaakov Jaffe discusses the disconnect between the traditional rabbinic guidance on when to begin morning prayers and the current practices of ...

The symposium on women and Torah learning highlighted the support from Jewish leaders like the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Soloveitchik, and Rabbi Lichtenstein ...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch delves into the intricacies of the Talmud's organization through his daily study of a page of Talmud. Despite the Talmud's hierar...

Yehuda (Udi) Dvorkin reflects on the teachings of Rav Shagar, emphasizing the ongoing publication of his works and the importance of understanding his philos...

The author discusses the issue of racism within religious texts and communities, highlighting that while some scholars argue that Rabbinic Judaism is not inh...