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The Israeli government is pushing ahead with plans to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the army, potentially leading to jail time for draft refusers, a move tha...

Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, a revered figure in the Israeli Torah world, was known for his humility, deep expertise in Jewish law, and a balanced approach ...

Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, a prominent Jewish historian, is remembered for his groundbreaking work on the Marranos, Jews caught between worlds. Raised in a Jewi...

The article discusses the recent speculation in Reform circles about whether Moses intermarried with Tziporah and the implications of such a claim in the con...

TanakhCast is a podcast that explores the Tanakh, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, examining 4 chapters every two weeks. It invites listeners to engage...

The text discusses the decline of Conservative Judaism and the factors contributing to it. It notes that the movement has failed to inspire congregants with ...

In this text, Allison, Don, and Noah explore various topics, including the lenient sentence of an officer who assaulted a peace activist, a heartbreaking dis...

In this personal narrative, the author discusses the pressure in Orthodox Jewish communities to have children soon after marriage. Despite initial hesitation...

Judaism's complexity arises from its dual founding: first with Abraham in Genesis as a familial covenant based on promises to his descendants, and then with ...

The text discusses the challenges facing Masorti/Conservative Judaism in America, emphasizing that the success of religious teachings is not solely determine...

Rabbi Susan Grossman argues for the revitalization of Conservative Judaism, emphasizing the importance of returning to core values and traditions while embra...

Elliot N. Dorff argues that the disconnect between the religious beliefs of leaders and the practices of the Jewish masses is a recurring historical phenomen...

In response to concerns about the decline of American non-Orthodox Judaism following The Pew Research Center's report, Daniel Gordis' piece "Requiem for a Mo...

The TanakhCast podcast explores the Tanakh by examining four chapters every two weeks, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Listeners delve into discussion...

The author recounts her journey of converting to Judaism and the pivotal role the ritual bath, mikveh, played in her conversion process despite initial reser...

In a symposium on Jewish belief, Commentary Magazine highlighted the influence of Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jew whose essay "The Builders" provided a meanin...

Tablet HQ recently held a Thanksgivukkah haiku contest garnering over 170 entries, with recurring themes of dreidels, latkes, oil, candles, family, turkeys, ...

Kill Your Darlings, a film about Allen Ginsberg's early years, explores the young poet's complex blend of personal and artistic desires. Featuring Daniel Rad...

Philip Birnbaum, known for his Siddur published in 1977, is a Polish-born translator and editor who aimed to make Jewish liturgy more accessible for an Ameri...

Rashi, a prominent Jewish commentator who lived in the 11th century, is widely regarded as the greatest Jewish commentator of all time. He provided interpret...

Wearing leather items like belts and yarmulkes is permitted on Yom Kippur and Tishah B'Av; only leather shoes are prohibited. The prohibition stems from the ...

In the upcoming New York City mayoral primary, voters will be deciding on the return of disgraced politicians Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer to public offi...

The text explores the author's experience teaching Jewish history through drama at a Sunday school, where the director lacked a clear vision of the curriculu...

The text explores the connection between bees, sexual energy, and Jewish sexual laws, particularly around abstinence and intention in sexual engagement. Draw...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein offers a clarification following a publication referencing Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner's approach to suffering, emphasizing a sense of re...

The TanakhCast podcast delves into the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) by discussing and reflecting on 4 chapters every two weeks, from the book of Genesis to 2 Chroni...

A 500-year-old skeleton believed to be of a Jewish man was discovered in Recife, Brazil, by archaeologists led by Marcos Albuquerque from the Federal Univers...

Arye Sachs, an Orthodox Jewish man from North Babylon, Long Island, is suing his landlord for insisting he remove a mezuzah from his apartment's doorway. Sac...

The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism. Despite not having a Jewish mother figure, they found a mentor and mate...

The text describes a person's childhood memories of living in Israel for a year before returning to the U.S. due to their parents' divorce, which marked the ...

The text delves into the legal and ethical questions surrounding whether a ship captain must go down with their sinking ship, exemplified by the trial of Fra...

Rabbi Joshua Berman delves into the lack of emotional connection many Jews feel towards Tishah B'Av, questioning why the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash do...

The text discusses the author's personal commitment to caring for the dead by singing to them as part of their involvement in a chevra kadisha, a sacred buri...

While the rabbinic tradition often attributes the destruction of the Second Beit Hamikdash to sinat chinam (gratuitous hatred), various sources have identifi...

The Chief Rabbinate in Israel is implementing a new law to distinguish between dairy and parve (neither meat nor dairy) bourekas by their shape, as opposed t...

The text discusses the experiences of Moravian Jews in the Habsburg Empire during the 19th century, focusing on figures like Samson Raphael Hirsch and the ch...

The discussion delves into the biblical narrative of Nadav and Avihu, Aaron's sons who were consumed by divine fire for offering unauthorized sacrifices in t...

Robert Alter, a prominent scholar and critic, challenges readers to see the Bible as a work of literature, not just religious scripture. By offering individu...

TanakhCast is a podcast that examines and discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast explores various them...

The article discusses the dilemma surrounding the burial of alleged Boston Marathon terrorist Tamerlan Tsarnaev, highlighting Jewish perspectives on burial p...

Rabbi Yosef Zev Lipovitz's commentary on the Book of Ruth emphasizes themes of redemption, devotion, and personal choice. Through the characters of Naomi, Ru...

Rabbi Joel Sirkes, known as the Bach, in his commentary on Megillat Ruth, draws parallels between Ruth's story and Jacob's acquisition of a blessing from his...

The text explores the complex reality of the State of Israel, highlighting the juxtaposition of dreams and disappointments in its history and current state. ...

The text delves into the experiences of second-generation Holocaust survivors, referred to as 2Gs, who have grappled with their parents' trauma and the impac...

Rabbi Ephraim Oshry, a respected figure in the Kovno Ghetto during the Holocaust, received questions on Jewish law in the face of extreme hardship. He wrote ...

David Nunes Carvalho, a Jewish investigator renowned for his expertise in ink and handwriting, played a crucial role in unlocking complex criminal mysteries ...

"Hidden in Thunder" by Esther Farbstein delves into the choices made by Jewish individuals, particularly Rabbi Avraham Dov-Ber Kahane-Shapiro, during the Hol...

In "If God is Good, Why is the World So Bad?" by Rabbi Blech, the author addresses the age-old question of how to reconcile belief in a benevolent deity with...

The text discusses the significance of the Jewish calendar, especially focusing on its importance during the Holocaust. It highlights how the Jewish calendar...

The text discusses the trend of beards in fashion and the historical significance of beards in Jewish culture. It highlights how Jews have a longstanding tra...