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The author reflects on the role of fathers in raising young children by examining the biblical and Talmudic sources. He notes that in many Jewish texts, youn...

The article explores the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and discusses Halakhic approaches to mental illness in light of the pandemic. It highlights the ...

This article discusses the history of the controversy surrounding the use of bathtub mikvaot in Jewish law. It focuses on the advocacy of Rabbi David Miller ...

The article discusses Moses' complaint in Numbers 11:12, where he states that he cannot nurse or carry the Israelite people. The author argues that Moses' re...

The author explores the concept of "pidyon shevuyim" (redemption of captives) in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. He references a historical precedent wher...

Rabbi Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch was an influential and renowned scholar in the Orthodox Jewish world, yet remains relatively unknown outside of Israel. This...

After Adam: The Books of Moses by Laurance Wieder is a genre-bending biblical saga that re-centers the personal bond between the Jewish people and their inti...

"After Adam: The Books of Moses" by Laurance Wieder offers a unique perspective on the Jewish understanding of God. While many American Jews view God as an i...

This eulogy reflects on the life and impact of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, as remembered by his granddaughter. The author emphasizes the personal relationship she...

This article is a personal reflection on the life and contributions of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, who was a prominent leader in American Orthodoxy for over six d...

The author discusses the role of emotions in Judaism, particularly in relation to Jewish law (Halakhah). While it is often said that Halakhah doesn't care ab...

This article explores the narrative triangle of the stories of Lot and his daughters, Judah and Tamar, and Ruth and Boaz. The author suggests that the shocki...

In this article, the author explores the connection between Torah study and mourning in Jewish tradition. They discuss the use of the word "rinah" (song) in ...

The article discusses the individualized aspects of the Shalosh Regalim, the three pilgrimage holidays in Judaism (Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot). While these ...

In this imaginative piece by David Zvi Kalman, Moshe encounters God on Mount Sinai, who performs a magic trick with a deck of cards. As God manipulates the c...

The article discusses the importance of reciting blessings before studying Torah and the role these blessings play in religious continuity. The author explor...

The article discusses the piyut (liturgical poem) called "Ve-Atah Banim Shiru La-Melekh" and its connection to the holiday of Shavuot. It explains that while...

Rabbi Yaakov Leiner, a Hasidic master, offers a contemporary reading of the midrash that states the Torah was given in the morning and the ordinances in the ...

The author suggests that the traditional customs of Sefirah, the period between Pesach and Shavuot, are not about mourning Rabbi Akiva's 24,000 students who ...

The author reflects on her family's recent move from a suburban Jewish community in New Jersey to Israel, discussing the complexities and conflicts they expe...

The article discusses the case of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, where passengers were quarantined on board after some tested positive for coronavirus. Th...

This article discusses how Jewish thinkers reconcile the tension between determinism and human purpose. It examines the perspective of Rabbi Jacob Lorberbaum...

Rav Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch, a revered figure in the Modern Orthodox/Religious Zionist world, left a significant impact through his roles as a Rosh Yeshiv...

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's Torah teachings, particularly on the unity of human relationships and their connection to God, are celebrated during Lag ba-Omer, e...

The author reflects on the tradition of Lag ba-Omer bonfires in Israel, highlighting its environmental impact and lack of Halakhic basis. He compares it to t...

During the current pandemic, with routines disrupted and days feeling monotonous, the Jewish tradition offers insights on recognizing Shabbat, as discussed b...

Rabbi Yaakov Jaffe discusses the prophet Amos's parable in which a famine for the Words of Hashem is described, leading to a thirst for divine teachings. He ...

Rabbi Hershel Schachter recently ruled that there is no requirement to make up missed Torah readings due to the COVID-19 pandemic once it is safe to return t...

Solomon Hurwitz, a forgotten pioneer in Jewish education in America, tragically died of the Spanish Flu in 1920 at the age of 32. As the founding principal o...

The Armenian Genocide, which took place during World War I, is often discussed within Jewish communities in the context of the Holocaust. While historians ag...

Joshua Berman's book "Ani Maamin" addresses challenges to traditional faith in Orthodox Judaism posed by academic biblical studies. The book is divided into ...

Joshua Berman's book "Ani Maamin: Biblical Criticism, Historical Truth, and the Thirteen Principles of Faith" addresses concerns within the Orthodox Jewish c...

In "Fellowship from Plague: Lessons from Passover," Ezra W. Zuckerman Sivan discusses the Exodus story and the act of sharing between the Israelites and Egyp...

Amid the COVID-19 disruptions, the relevance of Shakespeare's works during times of crisis has been noted, with themes of pestilence and productivity resonat...

Weather plays a significant role in our daily lives and prayers, with rain being a key focus during the fall and dew in the spring according to Jewish liturg...

Throughout American history, the story of the Exodus has provided inspiration during times of uncertainty, danger, and hardship. From early explorers and set...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Zoom Seders during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on the debates in Israeli and American Jewi...

"The Corona Haggadah" reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Jewish communities and their observance of Passover. The Haggadah is seen as a platf...

The discussion revolves around whether individuals should read Shir ha-Shirim during the Covid-19 pandemic when synagogue services are limited. R. Schachter ...

The discussion surrounding the use of electricity on Shabbat and Yom Tov, particularly related to the views of the Hazon Ish, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz,...

The article discusses the relevance of the Passover story to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels between the Ten Plagues and the current plague....

The poem "Hope" by Ross Weissman conveys a contemplation on the COVID-19 pandemic and the concept of hope in the face of mortality. It reflects on the idea o...

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional Passover Seder faces challenges due to social distancing restrictions. While some suggest virtual Seders via plat...

In the poem "Passover 2020" by Harris Bor, the author reflects on celebrating Passover during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels between the biblical s...

The text explores the dynamic between Jacob and Laban, focusing on Laban's portrayal in the Passover Haggadah. It questions why Laban, known for his warm gre...

This Passover will be challenging for many as they gather without extended family and friends, missing the communal aspects like shul conversations and Yizko...

The Haggadah, traditionally thought to have been solidified in the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, has continued to evolve over the centuries, with newer additions ...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's lecture, "The Selling of Joseph and the Guilt of Shomron," delves into the concept of alternative historical paths according t...

Rabbi Avrohom Blumenkrantz's Passover guide, which first appeared in 1977 and grew into a comprehensive 600-page tome by the time of his passing in 2007, is ...

The article discusses the paradox between two Jewish blessings: Birkat Ha-Ilanot and Borei Nefashot. Birkat Ha-Ilanot is a blessing recited during the month ...