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Rav Shagar, an influential thinker in Israel's Dati Leumi community, focused on the concept of accepting the yoke of Heaven in his teachings. He explored two...

The discussion examines the parallel between illegal immigration issues faced in the United States today and the story of Ruth from the Book of Ruth, traditi...

Bezalel Naor delves into the comparison between the Jewish and Hellenic views of leadership and the ideal states through the lenses of Talmudic legends and t...

In a contemplative piece, Elli Fischer discusses the unique practice of celebrating the death of revered rabbinic figures, focusing on the example of Rabbi S...

Beverly Siegel reflects on the 10th anniversary of her husband Gary's death and the journey of love, loss, and finding a new partner, Howard. She shares how ...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a young rabbi, displayed remarkable vision and innovation in his educational manifesto outlined in a short article in a Boston ...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, in a 1932 interview, highlights the challenge facing Orthodox Jews in blending traditional Jewish religious study with modern s...

The author, Ben Greenfeld, has created a ritual called Seder ha-Levayah le-Yom Ha-Shoah (A Yom HaShoah Funeral Service) to provide a more meaningful and part...

Alan Kadish discusses the concept of chosenness and bias within the Jewish community, noting a rise in racism and antisemitism in American society and propos...

The author recounts her experience going through both a civil and a Jewish divorce within a year and a half of marriage. She highlights the stark contrast be...

Shlomo Riskin reflects on the profound influence of Professor Louis Feldman, his teacher at Yeshiva University. Despite initially taking a Latin class to rea...

In three sonnets by Jeffrey Burghauser, the first poem describes an old man playing a banjo during a storm, showcasing the idea that all storms have equal de...

The Midrash explores the significance of the four days of taking and watching over the paschal lamb before its sacrifice, linking it to the need for Israelit...

"Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot is hailed as a philosemitic, proto-Zionist novel that takes readers on a journey through Jewish life and thought, evoking a ...

The Vatican Library houses a collection of richly annotated Bible manuscripts, shedding light on the way people in the Middle Ages engaged with the text. The...

The text discusses the legacy of Professor Nehama Leibowitz on the twentieth anniversary of her passing and reflects on her influence on Jewish scholarship, ...

The article explores the themes of destiny, tradition, and inner voice in the Disney film "Moana" and draws parallels to Jewish history and identity. The pro...

Lawrence J. Kaplan responds to criticism from Rabbi Aryeh Klapper regarding his translation of Rav Soloveitchik's "Ish ha-Halakhah," emphasizing the challeng...

The article discusses a Purim music video of Benny Friedman's song "Ivri Anochi," which celebrates Jewish identity while incorporating non-Jewish cultural el...

Prof. Louis H. Feldman, a Harvard-trained expert in Greek and Latin, was hired by Yeshiva University in 1955 where he joined the Department of History due to...

In Leonard Cohen's song "The Future," the idea of repentance is pondered, leading to a discussion on how the concept of repentance as we know it today is not...

Reproductive medicine has seen remarkable technological advancements since the introduction of IVF in 1978, leading to the development of pre-implantation ge...

In this article, Aryeh Klapper reflects on his deep connection to the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, known as "the Rav," and discusses the challe...

The text discusses the generational connection between the author and Blu Greenberg, a prominent Orthodox feminist, tracing their interactions over the years...

The text explores two perspectives on the concept of spirituality within the Jewish tradition. Firstly, it demonstrates that God's presence descends to the c...

The recent statement by the Orthodox Union on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked intense debate within the Jewish community. In ...

Ahron Marcus, a fascinating figure largely unknown to many, was a prominent Hasidic scholar, Zionist pioneer, and expert in ancient Judaism at the turn of th...

Confectionery! in New York City's East Village features a Mitzvah Wall where customers can pre-purchase treats for individuals facing challenges, exemplifyin...

Congregation Bnai Israel in Daly City, California is the only Karaite synagogue in North America, upholding traditions that diverged from Rabbinic Judaism ar...

JLIC, the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, was established in 1996 by Rabbi Menachem Schrader to provide Orthodox leadership to students on American col...

A symposium was convened by Lehrhaus to reflect on the Orthodox Union's recent statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues. Jeffrey S. Fox analyzes Rab...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate, especially regarding ordination of women as ...

The Orthodox Union's recent comprehensive responsum concerning professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has generated significant debate within th...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in synagogues has sparked intense debate, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community...

The text discusses the challenge of accommodating change in a religion with a divine origin, focusing on the Orthodox Union's statement on the roles of women...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement about the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate. Rivka Press Schwartz, in reflecting on the statemen...

The discussion revolves around the importance of tone in conveying meaning and authority in religious texts, particularly focusing on the introduction of God...

The Orthodox Unions recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked widespread debate. Shmuel Winiarz discusses the histo...

The ongoing debate spurred by the Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has revealed a breakdown in trust ...

The author discusses the concept of synagogue leadership inspired by Yitro's advice to Moses on establishing judges. The article suggests a new system for se...

Dr. Arthur Hyman, a prominent scholar, teacher, and respected figure in the Jewish community, is remembered for his vast knowledge of Jewish philosophy and s...

In a recent case involving Susan Abeles and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), a federal court ruled that the MWAA did not fail to reason...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into personal and cultural explorations surrounding Valentine's Day, featuring conversations with novelist Ayelet Waldman a...

The text delves into the enigmatic reference in the Talmud to Parashat Bilam attributed to Mosaic authorship, prompting scholars to ponder whether it refers ...

The text explores the story of the Akeidah (the binding of Isaac) and different interpretations of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son at God's comman...

The discussion explores the intriguing narrative of Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Laqish in rabbinic literature, focusing on their encounter at the Jordan River. I...

In Beth Kissileff's novel "Questioning Return," Wendy Goldberg, a doctoral student in Jerusalem, explores the lives of newly religious American Jews in Israe...

The text "Rupture and Revelation" by Ayelet Wenger navigates themes of Jewish identity, faith, and scholarship through personal anecdotes and philosophical m...

Talmud scholar Maggie Anton explores the topic of sex in early rabbinic literature in her book "Fifty Shades of Talmud: What the First Rabbis Had to Say abou...

Yaakov Bieler discusses the need for revolutionary changes in Talmud education to engage students and address moral lapses seen in some learned individuals. ...