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In 1976, a movement to introduce intensive Talmud study at Stern College for Women was born, prompted by Dr. Haym Soloveitchik's belief in the importance of ...

The article discusses the intertextual conversation between the Book of Kohelet and High Holiday liturgy. It highlights the similarities between the themes i...

The text discusses how Zionism played a role in reviving the tradition of using etrogim (citrons) in America. Initially, there were challenges in acquiring e...

Rabbi Ari Berman, the President of Yeshiva University, delivered a Shiur Petihah (opening lecture) focusing on Tractate Sukkah, tying it to the new administr...

The author discusses the symbolism of the four species used during Sukkot, traditionally representing different types of Jews and emphasizing the importance ...

In examining the beliefs and practices of Modern Orthodox Jews, there is a discussion around their comfort level with mysticism and anthropomorphism in Judai...

In a time of increasing division and extremism, the Jewish community in Atlanta found unity and hope through their responses to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. M...

The author, Leslie, used to find great meaning in attending shul on Yom Kippur, with its emotional highs and routines, feeling a sense of doing the right thi...

During the High Holy Days, the focus on vows - their making and undoing - is a significant part of the period's reflection. Annulling vows before Rosh Hashan...

In this article, Rabbi Shlomo Zuckier discusses the interpretation of the ritual of the High Priest on Yom Kippur as described in Leviticus 16. He notes that...

"U-netaneh Tokef, a central prayer of the High Holy Days attributed to Rabbi Amnon of Mainz, focuses on themes of God's judgment, human powerlessness, and th...

The text delves into the significance of the U-netaneh Tokef prayer in the High Holy Days liturgy, focusing on the phrase "ki-halom yauf" (like a fleeting dr...

Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are traditionally times for prayer and introspection, seeking atonement and blessings for the coming year. However, in modern ti...

The legend of Narcissus, as retold by Ovid, involves a young man overly obsessed with his own beauty, leading to tragic consequences. In contrast, in a Talmu...

The article explores the misconception that Jews have not historically engaged in visual art due to the prohibition against making images in the Second Comma...

The article discusses the significance of the band Steely Dan in relation to Rosh Hashanah and the biblical text of 1 Samuel. The writer reflects on the them...

Ilana Kurshan's memoir, "If All the Seas Were Ink," details her seven-year journey studying daf yomi in Jerusalem, intertwining personal experiences like fai...

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, in a sermon on the 150th anniversary of the United States Constitution, praised America for having a government structure that resists...

The discussion centers around the growing popularity of the Slonimer Rebbe's work, Netivot Shalom, in various Jewish communities and its representation of Ha...

In his article "On the Irrelevance of Biblical Criticism," Jerome Marcus challenges the approach of biblical criticism, arguing that it leads to a shallow re...

This article examines the convergence of Moses Mendelssohn's Torah commentary and philosophy. It explores Mendelssohn's belief that the goal of revelation is...

Rabbi Hayyim Soloveitchik's innovative method of Talmud study, known as the Brisker method, became popular in Lithuanian yeshivot in the early 20th century. ...

The kosher toy industry, exemplified by stores like Wise Buys and Double Play Toys, caters to the Orthodox community seeking toys that reflect their religiou...

Sarah Schenirer is celebrated as the founder of the Bais Yaakov movement, which revolutionized Jewish education for girls. While popular accounts claim she o...

Orthodox Judaism and biblical criticism have a complex relationship. While many biblical critics argue that the Bible is historically inaccurate and composed...

During the aftermath of the Holocaust, the story of cultural preservation emerges from the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto as Polish researchers uncover the hidde...

In a reflection on a recent court case involving get-torturers, the focus lies on the courts' dismissal of the torturers' claims of religious liberty under t...

The text explores the rationale behind Shabbat observance in Judaism, highlighting two main perspectives: one based on God's resting after creating the world...

In this poetic and philosophical text by Zohar Atkins, a discussion among heavenly ministers reflects on God's actions during a fast day. Different perspecti...

In the discussion of how Halakhah changes from traditional practices to contemporary adjustments, the focus is on the evolution of Tisha be-Av observances, p...

The text reflects on the enduring significance of Tisha B'Av, highlighting how the destruction of the Temple and the mourning rituals bring forth memories of...

The article discusses the decentralization of religious authority in Orthodox Jewish life due to the absence of universally recognized Torah giants like Mosh...

A recent proclamation by 44 rabbis in Israel raised concerns about the Beth Din of America's halakhic prenuptial agreement, suggesting it might be problemati...

Rav Yehuda Amital, the founding Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion, had a significant influence on the Dati Leumi scene in Israel. He established one of the...

The article discusses a case where a group of Orthodox Jewish men, including rabbis, were involved in a torture-for-hire scheme targeting husbands who refuse...

The text discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Israeli Chief Rabbinate's "Blacklist" of overseas rabbis whose authority they do not recognize for ...

The text discusses the importance of listening to women's voices in Jewish tradition, referencing biblical figures like Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Rahav, Hannah...

Rabbi Norman Lamm's theology of anti-racism focused on the responsibilities of those with power and freedom in society, particularly in addressing the issue ...

Rabbi Rephoel Szmerla's book, "Alternative Medicine in Halachah," explores the halakhic case for alternative medical treatments, reflecting a trend within so...

The article explores the hidden messages and nuanced storytelling found in the Torah, particularly focusing on the character of Bilam in Parshat Balak. It de...

Rav Shagar, a unique and influential Israeli thinker, sought to bridge the gap between Torah truths and modern/postmodern culture, addressing contemporary in...

The text discusses the intersection of medicine and philosophy through the perspectives of Jewish philosophers Maimonides and Spinoza. Both thinkers emphasiz...

The novel "Ki-aphapei Shahar" by Haim Sabato, a Rosh Yeshiva in Maale Adumim, portrays the life of Ezra Siman Tov, a simple man in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighb...

Rabbi Tzvi Sinensky's exploration of the concept of elu ve-elu divrei Elokim hayyim raises questions about the Torah-prophecy relationship, particularly in Y...

Zev Eleff's article responds to the notion of a disappearing non-observant Orthodox Jew within the American Jewish community, pointing out the lack of clear ...

Zev Eleff responds to Elli Fischer and Matt Williams' critiques of his essay "The Vanishing Non-Observant Orthodox Jew," clarifying that his study does not d...

The author delves into the biblical narrative of a man gathering wood on Shabbat in Numbers 15, exploring its significance and harsh punishment of public sto...

In a discussion responding to concerns about ideological alignment in ritual texts used by Modern Orthodox Jews, Yaakov Jaffe deliberates on the preference f...

Yosef Lindell's article discusses the need for a new Modern Orthodox Humash that meets the needs of contemporary synagogue attendees, highlighting the shortc...

The term "Non-Observant Orthodox Jew" gained attention in the 1970s, describing Orthodox Jews who did not strictly adhere to Jewish law but identified with O...