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Rabbi Hershel Schachter's faith centers on the concept of mesorah, the chain of rabbinic transmission that upholds Orthodox tradition, guided by divine inter...

The article by Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the increasing cultural and political alignment between Orthodox Jews and the Christian Right in the U.S., particu...

A couple, both entrenched in literary and academic pursuits, found their love deeply intertwined with the written word, particularly through emails quoting p...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the work of Footsteps, an organization helping formerly-Orthodox Jews transition to secular life, as highlig...

An eruv is a symbolic boundary used by observant Jews to extend the area where carrying objects on the Sabbath is permissible, addressing a need established ...

Gidon Rothstein responds to Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl's essay, highlighting their shared background influenced by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's teachings but differin...

A Jewish author reflects on his childhood love for collecting baseball cards with a Catholic friend, initially indifferent to players' Jewish background but ...

The discussion explores a Mishnah from Negaim, focusing on the diagnosis oftzaraat, a skin condition, in Jewish textual tradition. The Mishnah raises questio...

Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl reflects on his journey within Modern Orthodoxy, initially inspired by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, but ultimately seeking more certainty in...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch delves into Tractate Makkot of the Talmud, exploring the punishment of conspiring witnesses, who give false testimony to cheat ot...

The essay delves into the issue of racism within Judaism, exploring how religious particularism can contribute to prejudicial attitudes and xenophobia. It di...

The author reflects on the traditional Jewish poem, Eishet Hayil (Woman of Valor), initially viewing it as a metaphor between the Jewish people and the Sabba...

The story of the Binding of Isaac, or Akeidah, showcases Abraham's dilemma between obeying God's command to sacrifice his son and acting ethically. However, ...

The article discusses the state of advanced Talmud Torah for women, particularly in the context of Rabbi Soloveitchik's influence and the experience of teach...

The article discusses the implications of a passage in the Talmud that states all Jews have a share in the World to Come, even those executed for serious cri...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein emphasizes the importance of women's Torah study and religious practice, rooted in a concern for current and future generations. He...

Jon D. Levenson responds to Levi Morrow's objections regarding Levenson's interpretation of a passage from the Babylonian Talmud linking the Temple to restra...

The Torah, aside from being foundational in Judaism, contains the only contemporary account of the origin of the seven-day week, including the weekend. Abrah...

The text explores the purpose of rabbinic law and its relationship to biblical text through a narrative involving Rabbi David calming threatening waters thro...

Rabbinic law's purpose and creativity, distinct from biblical law, are explored through aggadah narratives, like the story of David subduing chaotic waters w...

Devora Steinmetz responds to Rabbi Saul Berman's essay on Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's influence on women's Talmud study. She appreciates the progress made...

Leonard A. Matanky reflects on his experience teaching girls Talmud at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago for nearly 30 years, emphasizing the importance of...

The discussion revolves around the permissibility of using zip-ties to hold down the sekhakh (covering) of a sukkah. While some halakhic recommendations disc...

In his 1965 report for the Forverts, later included in his book "The Jews of Silence," Elie Wiesel recounts his moving experience of witnessing Simchat Torah...

In 1976, a movement to introduce intensive Talmud study at Stern College for Women was born, prompted by Dr. Haym Soloveitchik's belief in the importance of ...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Shai Held discusses the relevance and challenges of interpreting Leviticus and shares insights from his book The Heart o...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the themes of atonement and apology for the Yom Kippur season, exploring what makes an apology sincere an...

The article discusses the Jewish ritual of Kapparot, where a chicken is waved around one's head as a form of atonement. The historical, halachic, and mystica...

Rabbinic leaders of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement have issued a proclamation urging immediate reporting of all forms of abuse, including child sexual abuse, ...

The article discusses the parallels between Shakespeare's play "King Lear" and the biblical story of the binding of Isaac. It explores how both stories revol...

Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger discusses with Moishe (Mark) Bane the challenges of prayer, emphasizing how tefillah reflects our connection to Hashem and the imp...

Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger and Moishe Bane discuss the challenges of prayer, emphasizing that the essence of prayer is developing a deep connection to Hashem...

NCSY has created a unique Siddur aimed at revolutionizing teenage prayer experiences, filled with stories, questions, and images to inspire young people's co...

Rav Shimshon Pincus' book, "Gates of Prayer: The Ten Terms of TefillahSpanning the Spectrum of Prayer," explores the nuances and importance of prayer, emphas...

In "Gates of Prayer: The Ten Terms of Tefillah," authored by Shimshon Dov Pincus and reviewed by Gil Student, the focus is on understanding and appreciating ...

This article provides a list of recommended books on prayer that have been helpful for personal prayer and teaching. Some highlighted works include "Netiv Bi...

In this discussion on the state of prayer ("tefillah"), Daniel Korobkin explores the concept of prayer with intention ("kavanah") versus the recitation of pr...

The text discusses the different ways individuals approach prayer, highlighting two main modalities: avodah shebalev, where one connects emotionally and inte...

Rabbi David Levy, a rabbi from West Virginia who made aliyah in 1996, shared his experience of dealing with the death of his son, Noam, who died in a counter...

The legend of Narcissus, as retold by Ovid, involves a young man overly obsessed with his own beauty, leading to tragic consequences. In contrast, in a Talmu...

The article explores the misconception that Jews have not historically engaged in visual art due to the prohibition against making images in the Second Comma...

The text discusses the issue of subjecting non-Jewish nominees to religious tests during confirmation hearings, focusing on the recent Senate judiciary commi...

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, in a sermon on the 150th anniversary of the United States Constitution, praised America for having a government structure that resists...

The discussion centers around the growing popularity of the Slonimer Rebbe's work, Netivot Shalom, in various Jewish communities and its representation of Ha...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into everything related to Jewish weddings, featuring insights from author Anita Diamant, filmmaker Roberta Grossman, Rabbi...

Rabbi Hayyim Soloveitchik's innovative method of Talmud study, known as the Brisker method, became popular in Lithuanian yeshivot in the early 20th century. ...

The article discusses the historical and contemporary silence of Orthodox Judaism in addressing social justice issues, particularly in the context of the Cha...

In a reflection on a recent court case involving get-torturers, the focus lies on the courts' dismissal of the torturers' claims of religious liberty under t...

United Torah Judaism, a haredi party in the Israeli Knesset, is grappling with the question of whether electricity can be kosher if operated by non-Jews on S...

In the poem "Being Single" by R. Rosenfeld, the experience of loneliness, frustration, and societal judgment faced by single individuals, particularly women,...