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Conservative Judaism faces challenges of diminishing numbers and uncertainty about its role, but it remains committed to the Jewish tradition's integration o...

The text discusses the challenges facing Masorti/Conservative Judaism in America, emphasizing that the success of religious teachings is not solely determine...

The essay discusses the future of feminism in the Conservative movement of Judaism. The author argues that adherence to halakha (Jewish law) is not the sole ...

In response to concerns about the decline of American non-Orthodox Judaism following The Pew Research Center's report, Daniel Gordis' piece "Requiem for a Mo...

Various Jewish scholars and rabbis engage in a discussion responding to Daniel Gordis' critique of Conservative Judaism. The debate highlights the movement's...

The Pew Research Center's study, "A Portrait of Jewish Americans," highlights a significant trend where a growing number of American Jews, particularly among...

The text discusses various aspects of Jewish observance and identity. It highlights concerns about the diminishing role of religion in Israeli society, the c...

Anti-Semitism, though once forced underground post-1945, has resurged in recent years, often disguised and submerged. Analyzing over 14,000 emails and letter...

This article discusses the author's personal experience with T.E. Lawrence's book, Seven Pillars of Wisdom. The author initially stole a copy of the book, bu...

The piece discusses the decline of Conservative Judaism within the broader American Jewish community as depicted in the Pew Research Center's data, highlight...

The book "Jews in America" written in 1936 by The Editors of Fortune discusses the apprehensiveness of American Jews and the rise of fascism and anti-Semitis...

The author reflects on their childhood theory that different types of Jews can be categorized based on the intensity of their religious practice, using a com...

On September 11, 2001, Akamai Technologies, a Cambridge-based company, faced a drastic surge in internet traffic following the terrorist attacks on the World...

In the 1930s, prominent Jewish studio heads in Hollywood secretly funded informants to infiltrate Nazi groups in Los Angeles, working with law enforcement ag...

Felix Salten, the author of the popular novel "Bambi," had Jewish roots and was involved in the Zionist movement. He was known for his criticism of hiding or...

"The Property" by Rutu Modan is a graphic novel that tells the story of a grandmother, Regina, and her granddaughter, Mica, who travel from Israel to Poland ...

"Kafka at Bedtime" discusses two recent works based on the writings of Franz Kafka. The first, "Philosophy and Kafka," is a collection of essays exploring Ka...

Israeli genre fiction is experiencing a resurgence as demonstrated by the recent Geffen Prize shortlist featuring novels with themes like Rabbinic conspiraci...

The anthology "Everyday Jewish Life in Imperial Russia" offers glimpses into the diverse experiences of Russian Jews before the revolution. Through stories l...

In a symposium on Jewish belief, Commentary Magazine highlighted the influence of Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jew whose essay "The Builders" provided a meanin...

A young individual finds a job teaching Jewish history through drama at a temple's Sunday school despite having little experience. The teaching approach lack...

The author critiques Mr. Tyler's book, "Fortress Israel," and his response to a review of the book, claiming that there are mistakes and ill will in both. Th...

Benny Morris, a prominent historian of Israel, responds to a review of his book "Fortress Israel." Morris criticizes the reviewer, Moshe Halbertal, for attac...

This collection of letters from the Fall 2013 issue of Letters Magazine covers a range of topics related to Jewish culture and philosophy. One letter discuss...

Jane Eisner, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, expresses concern over the declining birthrates among young liberal Jews in America, a trend mirrored in soc...

In American Post-Judaism, the author argues that Jewish identity in America is in a state of decline or transition, with religion no longer being the primary...

Rabbi Simcha Zissel Ziv, a student of Rabbi Israel Lipkin Salanter, founded the Talmud Torah of Kelm, a unique yeshiva blending tradition with elements of th...

Jerry Siegel, a young aspiring writer from Cleveland, was the creative mind behind Superman, inspired by a series of experiences and collaborations with his ...

Jonathan Sperber's biography of Karl Marx portrays him as a figure of the 19th century, highlighting his bourgeois origins, lifestyle, and approach to revolu...

In his response to Allan Arkush's review of Shaul Magid's book "American Post-Judaism," Arkush questions the motivation behind redesigning Judaism, pointing ...

James Salter, a prolific writer known for his spare war stories and magnum opus "All That Is," recounts his transformation from Jewish roots as Horowitz at W...

Solomon Maimon, a controversial Jewish philosopher in the late 18th century, narrated his life in an autobiography where he critiqued the brutality and irrat...

Israel's new chief rabbis were selected after a contentious process that highlighted the deep-rooted issues within the rabbinical institution. The winners, R...

Yair Zakovitch's book "Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch" offers a close reading of the biblical story of Jacob, exploring various interpretations and textual anal...

In the book "American Zion," Eran Shalev explores the influence of Hebraic motifs in early America. He argues that early settlers saw themselves as re-enacti...

Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapira of Warsaw is recognized for his student-centered approach to education, emphasizing the individual's spiritual potential, in ...

In the book "American Post-Judaism" by Shaul Magid, he explores the movement of Jewish Renewal and its impact on Judaism. Magid argues that Jewish Renewal re...

In "Til Faith Do Us Part," Naomi Schaefer Riley explores the trend of interfaith marriages in America, highlighting the challenges and benefits that come wit...

Dara Horn's novel, "A Guide for the Perplexed," explores themes of memory, forgiveness, and sibling rivalry against the backdrop of present-day Egypt and his...

Jillian Cantor's novel "Margot" reimagines the life of Margot Frank, imagining what her life might have been if she had survived Bergen-Belsen. The novel por...

The text explores the author's experience teaching Jewish history through drama at a Sunday school, where the director lacked a clear vision of the curriculu...

The text discusses the historical evolution and challenges of Jewish day school education in the United States. It traces the roots of organized Jewish educa...

Reza Aslan's book "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth" presents Jesus as a nationalist zealot aspiring to depose the Roman governor of Palestine...

This article discusses two main issues related to kosher certification. Firstly, it points out that many products that do not require kosher certification ar...

The discussion delves into the biblical narrative of Nadav and Avihu, Aaron's sons who were consumed by divine fire for offering unauthorized sacrifices in t...

"The Million that Changed the Middle East: The Soviet Aliyah to Israel" by Lili Galili and Roman Bronfman Matar explores the significant impact of the Soviet...

The text discusses the author's personal experience of refusing reserve duty in the Israel Defense Forces during the First Intifada due to his objection to I...

In "Talking Like That," linguist Sarah Bunin Benor explores the language of Orthodox Jews who have adopted traditional observance later in life and how they ...

Olga Litvak's book, "Haskalah: The Romantic Movement in Judaism," challenges the conventional understanding of the Haskalah as a Jewish Enlightenment movemen...

Since the early 1900s, the concept of Jewish identity among diverse communities in Africa and the Americas has expanded significantly, with groups like Ethio...