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This article discusses the relevance of teachings from Masekhet Bava Kama, specifically focusing on the discussion of contagious diseases, moral behavior, an...

Zohar Atkins poetically reflects on the impact of a virus as a divine force, blurring the lines between the sacred and the mundane in a series of profound st...

In "Who Knows? Jewish Leadership in Times of Uncertainty," Erica Brown explores the theme of uncertainty and leadership in Jewish texts and contemporary chal...

Jewish life has long been marked by exile, known as the diaspora, following the destruction of the Temple and loss of sovereignty. The rise of Christianity r...

The Rabbinic tradition has a long history of addressing social distancing and isolation during epidemics. Drawing from Biblical and Talmudic sources, the tra...

The article discusses the Orthodox Jewish community's response to the Coronavirus epidemic, addressing technical aspects of contagion and transmission based ...

Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon's recent two-volume work on hilkhot Shabbat stands out in the crowded world of Torah publications by combining both practical halakhic gu...

The text discusses the similarities between the biblical character Esther from the Book of Esther and Hester Prynne, the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne's...

The upcoming holiday of Purim celebrates concealment and redemption through hiddenness, reflected in the story of Esther where God's role is subtly revealed ...

As we commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of S.Y. Agnon's death, his profound connection to his hometown of Buczacz is highlighted in his writings, particul...

"Purim and the Persian Empire" by Yehuda Landy, published in 2010, focuses on the archaeological material supporting the events in the Book of Esther. Landy ...

The text explores the significant role and characterization of Amalek in Jewish tradition, focusing on their attacks on the Israelites in the wilderness and ...

The article "Joy at Last: Reflections on the End of Esther" by Erica Brown delves into the overlooked theme of joy in the Book of Esther. Brown examines the ...

Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan figure who wrote extensively on various subjects, particularly emphasized the ideal of womanhood in his work "Ornaments fo...

Cantillation plays a significant role in understanding biblical text, with complex rules governing the reading of verses through various levels of separators...

During past pandemic outbreaks like the 1918 influenza, the Jewish community practiced a unique remedy called the Black Wedding, marrying impoverished indivi...

The author explores the parallel narratives of the Splitting of the Sea and the rescue of baby Moses from the river. Both stories involve the Israelites find...

In this discussion on hitbodedut in the writings of Rav Shagar and Rav Elhanan Nir, the concept of hitbodedut, a form of Jewish meditation associated with Br...

Rabbi Dov Singer, influenced by leading Hasidic rabbis Rabbi Shagar, Rabbi Froman, and Rabbi Steinsaltz, emphasizes a personal and gentle approach to religio...

Recent advancements in AI and digital technology have significantly impacted Torah study, particularly through the digitization of classical Jewish texts led...

The text discusses the rabbinic use of midrashic allegory to interpret biblical stories, focusing on the tension between the literal text and its allegorical...

Rav Menachem Froman, a Religious Zionist teacher, rosh yeshivah, and peace activist, was known for his ecstatic prayer and unique approach to Torah study. De...

The Talmud presents a discussion on the actions of Moses' parents in response to Pharaoh's decree to cast Hebrew baby boys into the Nile. While the Torah por...

The article reflects on the recent women's Hadran Siyum ha-Shas event, celebrating women's Talmud study and the advancement of women's Torah learning in the ...

The text discusses the historical development of the Daf Yomi movement, which involves studying a page of the Talmud daily to complete the entire Babylonian ...

Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld reflects on the role of imagination in women's participation in Torah study, from teaching Masekhet Avodah Zarah to girls in a summ...

The text reflects on the author's interdisciplinary study of mourning practices in Jewish tradition and loss in clinical social work, highlighting the contra...

The text discusses the evolution of Daf Yomi Siyumim over the past 30 years, highlighting significant changes in scale and cultural elements. It reflects on ...

In "From Master to Father: The Evolving Character of God in the Creation Narrative" by Gavriel Lakser, the focus shifts from God as the powerful creator in G...

The Yemima Method is a Israeli psychological-spiritual approach developed by Yemima Avital, a unique teacher who viewed herself as a channel for heavenly tea...

Seventy-five years ago, 1,354 Jews were rescued and arrived safely in Switzerland from Nazi-occupied Hungary, sparking a controversial history surrounding Ru...

Yael Buechler delves into the history of Hanukkah advertising in early 20th-century America, exploring how Yiddish ads from newspapers like the Forward and t...

The essay discusses how the teachings in the fourth chapter of Avot respond to Epicurean philosophy, particularly focusing on the denial of an afterlife and ...

The story of Tamar and Yehudah in Genesis is analyzed through parallels with Rivkah's story, emphasizing similarities in their actions and circumstances. Bot...

The story of Reish Lakish's repentance after encountering Rabbi Yohanan is a popular and captivating tale in Jewish tradition. Reish Lakish, a former bandit ...

In Part 2 of "A Modern Orthodox Hedgehog for a Postmodern World," the author, Gil S. Perl, delves into the concept of "Or Goyim" and its evolution to "Or Ami...

At the start of Parashat Vayetze, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. A midrash expands on this dream, suggesti...

In "A Modern Orthodox Hedgehog for a Postmodern World: Part 1" by Gil S. Perl, the concept of a Hedgehog - a core, passionate belief that drives success - is...

Avinoam J. Stillman explores the exchange of Jewish thought, particularly within the Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionist movements, between Israel and the ...

In "Life Between the Lines," Rav Dov Zinger discusses the importance of not just focusing on boundaries and content in education but also on the subtle inter...

The text explores the deaths of Abraham, Gideon, and David in the Bible, particularly focusing on their endings at a ripe old age. It delves into the connect...

R. Nathan Sternhartz of Nemirov, a key figure in Bratslav Hasidism, inherited the leadership of the movement after R. Nahman of Bratslav's death. Unlike R. N...

The discussion explores the prohibition of overnight eggs in Jewish dietary laws, focusing on its evolution into a contemporary stringency despite lacking en...

The text discusses the need for a more holistic approach to assessing success in Judaic Studies classrooms in Jewish day schools. It highlights that traditio...

The Zohar emphasizes encountering the divine in everyday life through relationships with others, contrasting with mystical approaches that seek to transcend ...

The essay explores Rabbinic moral psychology, focusing on the interplay between reason and passion in shaping moral behavior. It discusses the debate on whet...

In "The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga," Yitzchak Blau reviews Samuel J. Levine's book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum?" which explores the...

In the book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum? Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources," Samuel J. Levine explores the idea of att...

The American Orthodox Jewish community has shown a surprising shift in attitudes towards liberal Jewish denominations in recent years, potentially due to the...

Simhat Torah, a day immersed in minhag (customs), has evolved over time from a Talmudic yom tov sheni of Shemini Atzeret into a festivity celebrating the com...