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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: Biblical Criticism, Historical Truth, and the Thirteen Principles of Faith" addresses concerns within the Orthodox Jewish c...

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

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 ...

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 ...