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David Curwin's article explores the connection between the Torah's instructions on preserving fruit trees during a siege and the stories of the Garden of Ede...

Eileen H. Watts explores George Eliot's novel "Daniel Deronda" as a reimagined Book of Exodus, emphasizing the novel's Zionist and philo-Semitic themes. The ...

Ben Corvo reflects on the dual experiences of personal loss and external conflict that both evoke a reawakening to tenderness. He draws parallels between the...

Exploring a story from Yevamot 16:6, Dovid Campbell's creative project, "Legal Fictions," reflects on Mishnaic law through narrative, capturing the nuanced w...

Rabbi Jordan D. Soffer reflects on leadership dynamics in times of crisis, using the examples of Calev, Yitro, and Korach from the Torah to illustrate how su...

The article explores the concept of "asthenes," an Aramaic term indicating a condition of physical, sensory, or psychological sensitivity, within Jewish text...

Ariel Goldstein's article examines the pressures and myths surrounding modern womanhood, particularly the notion that women can 'have it all' – successful ca...

Aton Holzer explores the minor Jewish festival of the fifteenth of Av, or Tu Be-Av, traditionally overshadowed but with rich historical and theological signi...

In "Still We Rejoice: How Halakhah Guides Emotional Complexity," Batsheva Leah Weinstein explores the Jewish halakhic approach to navigating complex emotions...

The article is a tribute to Rabbi Dr. Neil Danzig, a revered Talmudic scholar at the Jewish Theological Seminary, following his passing. Rabbi Danzig was esp...

Rabbi Meir of Rottenberg, the Maharam, is renowned for his legal writings but also composed a significant Kinnah, "Shaali Serufah Ba-Eish," reflecting on the...

Devorah Schoenfeld delves into Rashi's intricate interpretations of Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Hosea, presenting a provocative narrative of God's estra...

Max Hollander's exploration of the Pardes story delves into a mystical Talmudic narrative about four sages—Ben Azzai, Ben Zoma, Elisha ben Avuya (Aher), and ...

Zach Truboff’s article reflects on the enduring impact of war on the morality and spirit of the Jewish people, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Isra...

Mel Waldman reflects on his mother's enduring faith and influence on his life despite her suffering and premature death. Her saying, "We make plans, and G-d ...

The article "Timely Intervention" by Rachel Newton explores a compelling therapeutic interaction between Professor Black, a therapist, and Lisa, a troubled u...

Shimi Kaufman delves into the multifaceted nature of Talmud Torah, the study of Torah, which is often seen as the pinnacle of religious achievement for Jews....

In this profound exploration of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings, Akiva Weisinger delves into the mystical concept of the "Vacated Space" and its theolog...

Yaakov Weinstein's narrative, "Prophecy Lost," delves into the biblical character of Bilaam, exploring his journey from a renowned prophet to a critic of div...

Leo Taubes shares a poignant story, introduced by Judy Taubes Sterman, about his father's harrowing experiences during and after World War II as a child caug...

Nechama Sternberg shares a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather Menachem Mendel Gluck, exploring his life journey from Hungary to America, overcoming persona...

In the article, the author reflects on the legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe 31 years after his passing on Gimmel Tammuz, highlighting the ongoing mission of t...

The tension between Torah and science has long been a significant theme in Jewish thought, echoed through the ages by influential figures such as Rambam, Mah...

Hershey H. Friedman and Linda Weiser Friedman explore the presence of irony in the Torah as a tool for moral education and self-reflection, challenging the n...

Admiel Kosman explores the intersection of psychoanalysis and Hasidic teachings on self-love, focusing on insights from Erich Fromm and the Rebbe of Warka. T...

Admiel Kosman delves into the contrasting views of Gershom Scholem and Martin Buber on Hasidism, highlighting their differing perspectives on internal versus...

Dovid Campbell explores the Mishnah as a work that extends beyond its traditional understanding as a mere legal text. By comparing it to 'found poetry,' Camp...

Dovid Campbell explores the Mishnah as more than just a foundational Jewish legal text, suggesting it embodies a philosophical framework similar to found poe...

Gila Fine's book, "The Madwoman in the Rabbi's Attic," offers a provocative and insightful re-examination of six female figures in the Talmud, linking them t...

Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana examine the narrative of "Tanur shel Akhnai" in the Talmud to explore the relationship between Aggadah and Halakhah. They argue tha...

The article by Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana explores the interplay between Aggadah and Halakhah in Talmudic literature, particularly through the narrative of Ta...

Yosi Amram delves into the often misunderstood concept of Jewish chosenness, which traditionally implies a divine selection that can be perceived as elitist ...

Yosi Amram explores the complex idea of Jewish chosenness, reflecting on the discomfort it can cause due to perceived elitism. He contrasts traditional inter...

Nachman Levine explores the Shavuot custom of eating dairy foods, particularly blintzes, highlighting its connection to the medieval Jewish tradition of Hakh...

Ned Krasnopolsky explores the relationship between divine service and freedom, using biblical and rabbinic texts to examine the Jewish concept of mitzvot and...

Ned Krasnopolsky explores the complex relationship between the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and their subsequent service to God, highlighting the transf...

Mark Glass delves into the halachic and mathematical complexities of the prohibition against directly counting Jews, tracing its roots and interpretations ac...

Aton Holzer's exploration of the modern Jewish relationship with Israel and Zionism delves into a tension between inherited religious longing and contemporar...

Aton Holzer's essay explores the complex relationship between Jewish spirituality, Zionism, and the continuous longing for Eretz Yisrael. He reflects on his ...

Michael Bernstein's study investigates the rhetorical intertextuality between the Song of Deborah in Judges 5 and the Blessings of Jacob in Genesis 49. Notic...

The Yemenite Children Affair controversy in Israel, which alleges the abduction and illegal adoption of Jewish Yemenite children by Ashkenazi families during...

Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli explores the nature of Halakhic discourse by examining the dual perspectives in Talmudic teachings on repentance, forgiveness, and aton...

Jessica Roda's book, "For Women and Girls Only: Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy through the Arts in the Digital Age," explores the transformative role of the inte...

Avi Killip reflects on the story of Rashbi (Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai) as he hid from Roman persecution in a cave, where he and his son devoted their lives to ...

Moshe Isaacson explores the intertextuality of historical aggadot, demonstrating how these non-legal rabbinic tales from the Talmud often mirror biblical nar...

Yiscah Smith explores the concept of "shepherd leadership" in Jewish tradition, using Moses as a model. This form of leadership emphasizes service to followe...

Eli Rubin's new book, "Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity: An Existential History of Chabad Hasidism," provides an in-depth analysis of Chabad thought thr...

Exploring personal encounters through the metaphor of angels, Eric Suben reflects on how seemingly ordinary interactions have delivered profound messages at ...

Shimshon HaKohen Nadel explores the appropriate time to celebrate the establishment of the State of Israel in light of Jewish tradition, particularly focusin...

David Karpel's poem "All of This Is Yours" weaves together themes of biblical promise, heritage, and education, drawing inspiration from the story of Yaakov'...