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The essay explores the story of Zelophehad's daughters in the Hebrew Bible, where these women successfully petition Moses for inheritance rights after their ...

The article explores the blurring of boundaries between Halakhah and Aggadah in the Talmud, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the text that combines le...

Jeffrey L. Rubenstein's book, "The Land of Truth: Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings," delves into the wisdom of Hazal, examining fourteen stories from rabbini...

In "Tasting the World to Come: A Novel Interpretation of Tzidkatkha Tzedek" by Noam Stadlan, the author challenges the traditional association of the Tzidkat...

In "The Voice and the Sword: A Meta-Narrative in Rashi" by Dan Jutan, the author explores how Rashi's commentary on the Torah reveals a larger story that cut...

In a discussion on Jewish education, Jay Goldmintz reflects on the different approaches in teaching Torah, highlighting the normative-ideational focus on tra...

Rabbi David Stein offers a critical analysis of the challenges facing Modern Orthodox education, emphasizing the need to instill the values of Modern Orthodo...

The essay discusses the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on accessing the soul and bringing about redemption in the world. It emphasizes the importance of ...

The article explores the parallels between the narratives of Kayin's murder of Hevel and Korah's rebellion against Moshe and Aharon. Both stories involve the...

In a Talmudic exploration by Zohar Atkins, the question of delegating Holocaust metaphors is examined through a Mishna stating that a Gentile making such met...

"Sacred Training" is a halakhic guidebook edited by Dr. Jerry Karp and Dr. Matthew Schaikewitz, written by insiders in the medical field to assist Orthodox p...

The text discusses a review of an exhibition called "Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything," initially presented at the Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal a...

The text delves into the concept of the leviathan, exploring its rich meanings in English literature and its origins in Hebrew biblical texts. It discusses h...

Professor Deborah Lipstadt's book, "Antisemitism: Here and Now," addresses the global rise of antisemitism, particularly in the United States, prompting conc...

Herman Wouk, a Jewish writer and observant Jew, has left a profound impact on the author's development as a reader and educator. Through Wouk's meticulous at...

The text explores the discrepancy between the holiday of Shavuot and the giving of the Torah at Sinai. While Shavuot is traditionally associated with the giv...

The text delves into the relationship between religion, time, and change within Jewish thought, particularly challenging the notion that religiosity inherent...

The text explores the concept of unity among the Israelites at Mount Sinai, particularly focusing on Rashis interpretation of them being united "as one perso...

"Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth," edited by Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern, delves into perspectives on the Book of Ruth from various angles, contemplating the int...

The article explores the teachings of Behag (Baal Halakhot Gedolot) on the counting of the Omer, challenging the common understanding as presented in later a...

On Lag ba-Omer, Jews commemorate the passing and celebrate the life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai, focusing on the bright side of death and the fullness of life,...

In the poem "Good Flies Out of its Prison" by Abe Mezrich, elements from the Book of Ruth are explored. It touches upon Moses being denied water by the Moabi...

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism. Despite being perceived as a stere...

The article discusses the implementation of progressive Jewish education at The Idea School in Tenafly, NJ, which integrates interdisciplinary, project-based...

The text explores a dilemma faced by a family moving to Israel before their son's bar mitzvah, leading to a halakhic query about which Torah portion the boy ...

The text discusses the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox Jewish education in maintaining a cohesive religious and secular identity among students. It highl...

"Headlines" is a popular Haredi podcast, launched in 2014, that delves into controversial and pressing issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish community by invi...

The text discusses the author's journey in studying Jewish illuminated manuscripts and the significance of animal symbolism in Jewish art. The author recount...

Rabbi Yehudah Ha-Levi's poem "Yom Le-Yabasha" is a significant piece of medieval Hebrew poetry, particularly relevant for the seventh day of Pesah. This poet...

In the essay "Song of the Sea: Making a Space for Joy and Sorrow" by Zach Truboff, the author reflects on his personal experience of loss and grief after his...

Contemporary Jewish poet Yehoshua November explores the connection between poetry, mysticism, and intimacy, delving into the symbolism of The Song of Songs a...

The text delves into the moral complexities surrounding the tenth plague in the story of the Exodus from Egypt. It questions the justice of God killing all E...

Susan Weingarten's book "Haroset: A Taste of Jewish History" delves into the significance of haroset, a staple food of the Passover Seder, by exploring its h...

The article discusses a historical mistake in the illustration of Maharam Lublin's commentary on the search for hametz, a significant issue during the holida...

Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits, a prolific Modern Orthodox thinker, has recently been the focus of renewed attention with the Faith and Freedom Passover Haggadah co...

The text delves into the inclusion of mikra bikkurim, the farmers' declaration, in the Haggadah as the basis for discussing the Exodus miracles and the choic...

The text discusses the obligation to visually experience the story of the Exodus during Passover, emphasizing the use of illustrations in the Haggadah to hel...

The Book of Judges features unconventional heroes and detailed battle scenes, with a recurring cycle of sin, oppression, divine intervention, and deliverance...

Rabbinic doctrine suggests that each fetus is taught the entirety of the Torah while in the womb, only to forget it upon birth. This concept bears similarity...

In this essay, Nathaniel Helfgot explores the decision-making processes involved in matters of halakhic public policy and meta-Halakhah within the contempora...

In the post-World War II period, Satmar Hasidim published the teachings of the Hatam Sofer with critical lines about the bein ha-shemashot period censored. T...

"Hilkhot Nashim" is a publication by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) that aims to dispel misconceptions about women's obligations in Jewish ritu...

The discussion in Megillah 14b about the eight prophets who descended from Rahab reveals a hidden message of hope and trust in God. These prophets, including...

In the text "Korban Asham: The Sacrifice for Sacrilege (and other Sins)" by Matt Lubin, the focus is on the Korban Asham (guilt offering) as described in the...

The discussion revolves around the Haftarah of Shabbat Zakhor, focusing on the tension between sacrifice and obedience as exemplified by King Shaul's actions...

The text reflects on the author's experience as a chaplain during a summer unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, drawing parallels between chaplaincy and prie...

The debate on social media between Hasidim and academics revolves around whether the revered Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapiro lost his faith during the Holoca...

In Zohar Atkins' poem "Blackbirds," the symbolism of blackbirds is used metaphorically to address issues of anti-blackbirdism and anti-Semitism, as well as t...

The essay explores the concept of justice in rabbinic Judaism in light of the #MeToo movement, which has highlighted issues of sexual harassment and abuse. I...

In Miriam Gedwiser's essay about revisiting the story of the Oven of Akhnai in Jewish tradition, she explores how the narrative on Bava Metzia 59a-b offers a...