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This article explores the dynamics of Jewish secularism, contrasting its development with its Christian origins. A family story metaphorically captures the t...

The article explores the concept of feminine spirituality within Judaism, particularly through the teachings of Esther Gopher in Israel and Yemima Avital. It...

The article explores the concept of masortiyut or traditionalism among mainly Sephardi Jews in Israel. It presents masortiyut as a community-centered approac...

This issue of *Sources* delves into the evolving sense of Jewish identity in the aftermath of the traumatic events since October 7, exploring changes and cha...

This article delves into the Jewish ethical and legal perspectives on the redemption of captives, a complex issue that implicates both historical precedent a...

This article explores the challenges universities face in balancing free speech with protecting students from harmful rhetoric, particularly in light of rece...

In the wake of war and crisis in Israel, community rabbis and others have mobilized to support those affected, from families of those conscripted to survivor...

This article explores Jewish interpretations of suffering and mourning through the biblical texts of Job and Lamentations, particularly in light of contempor...

The article discusses the current emotional climate among American Jews, particularly students, in the context of Israel-Diaspora relations during times of c...

Rabbi Katja Vehlow reflects on her training as a chaplain at Maimonides Medical Center amidst the backdrop of global conflicts, including the recent violence...

The article explores Jewish legal perspectives on preemptive military actions, focusing on the distinction between commanded and discretionary wars within th...

This in-depth piece explores the moral and political responsibilities of Israel as a sovereign state, particularly in times of conflict. Key themes include t...

The article, featured in the Fall 2023 issue of "Sources," delves into the nuanced concepts of danger and safety in Jewish life, both in America and Israel, ...

The article examines two types of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel related to settler violence: the post-mamlakhti Hardal faction and the Hilltop Youth, both ...

In this comprehensive discussion, Bret Stephens explores the role and importance of free speech within Jewish ideals and broader society. He argues that libe...

This article examines the complex interpretations and perceptions of antisemitism in America, highlighting how different sociocultural backgrounds influence ...

Mat and Julie Tonti, based in Silver Spring, MD, are transforming the diary of Glckl bas Lieb, a 17th-century Jewish woman from Hamburg, into a graphic novel...

In the exploration of AI within a Jewish legal and cultural context, legal expert Michael M. Rosen discusses how concepts like the golem and dybbuk from Jewi...

Amiram Hadar Shamir was a prominent artist whose work, especially the Children’s Chapel, embodies a fusion of Jewish spirituality and modern artistic express...

The article examines the evolution of Orthodox Jewish advocacy for equal government funding of religious schools in the United States. It highlights the tens...

The book "Inside Jewish Day Schools: Leadership, Learning, and Community" by Alex Pomson and Jack Wertheimer provides an in-depth look at nine North American...

Wendy Zierler explores the dynamic evolution of Hebrew as both a secular and sacred language, highlighting its transition from being primarily ritualistic, a...

The title suggests a discussion of the Squirrel Hill Eruv, a symbolic boundary that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items on Shabbat. However, the content pert...

In Franz Kafka's story "Before the Law," a man from the country seeks entry into a metaphorical law but is continually delayed by a gatekeeper, serving as an...

This article explores the evolving relationship between American Jews and halakhic practice, highlighting modern Judaism as a "buffet" where individuals pick...

This article explores the distinction between submission and surrender in liberal Jewish life, arguing that while submission connotes a loss of self to exter...

The article examines how American Jews perceive and engage with religious freedom in the context of the Dobbs decision and broader reproductive rights discus...

Israeli courts often grapple with tensions between civil law, which guarantees gender equality, and halakhah (Jewish law), which can be at odds with this pri...

The article explores the relationship between halakhah (Jewish law) and the presence of God, challenging the notion that halakhah inherently reflects divine ...

This article explores the historical and contemporary tensions between halakhic authority and longstanding women's ritual practices, focusing on Maimonides' ...

The piece reflects on the ongoing demonstrations in Jerusalem against the Israeli government's proposed judicial restructuring, highlighting a disconnect bet...

The article explores Israel's role in international development during the 1950s to the 1970s, under leaders like Ben Gurion and Golda Meir. They viewed Isra...

The article revisits the infamous Seligman Affair, an incident in 1877 where prominent Jewish banker Joseph Seligman was barred from the Grand Union Hotel in...

The article explores the storytelling role of the Haggadah during the Passover Seder, examining the expectations versus the textual offerings, particularly f...

The article highlights Michael Twitty's book *Koshersoul*, which emphasizes his embrace of Judaism's intellectual tradition as a continual process of learnin...

This article delves into the concept of "the idea of the idea" within the context of liberal Zionism, which reflects broader themes in Jewish and religious c...

The article discusses the concept of reclaiming "Mamlakhtiyut," or a collective national civic identity in Israel that is inclusive of all its citizens, not ...

This article explores the complex interplay between Zionism and the concept of divine power, comparing biblical narratives from Genesis and Deuteronomy with ...

The article discusses the concept of 'neemanut'—a deep-seated commitment or loyalty—regarding the global Jewish community and, specifically, the state of Isr...

The article explores the complex process of rebuilding Jewish communities after instances of sexual abuse and harassment are revealed. It features insights f...

In his thought-provoking article, "Variations on the Shema," Samuel Fleischacker explores the multifaceted nature and significance of the Shema in Jewish lif...

The article examines Leonard Cohen's 1973 journey to Israel during the Yom Kippur War, as creatively explored in Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard ...

The book 'Radical Amazement' by Julian E. Zelizer is a biography that chronicles the life and enduring impact of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a major Jewish think...

The book "Haifa Republic: A Democratic Future for Israel" by Omri Boehm examines the crisis facing liberal Zionism due to the collapse of the two-state solut...

Israeli poet Vaan Nguyen, daughter of Vietnamese refugees who received Israeli citizenship after being rescued at sea, grapples with themes of displacement a...

In "Children of the Heart," the exploration centers on how the renowned Israeli author, David Grossman, draws from literary predecessors, such as Hayim Nachm...

In "A Parable of Pluralism," the article explores Olga Tokarczuk's novel "The Books of Jacob," which centers on the controversial figure Jacob Frank and his ...

Zachary Truboff reviews Yehudah Mirsky's book "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865-1904," which delves into the life a...

The article explores Raphael Lemkin's pioneering work on genocide, emphasizing his attempt to relate the Holocaust to various other global atrocities. Althou...

This evocative poem by Ruth Kara-Ivanov Kaniel, titled 'Lamentation,' serves as a heartfelt tribute to Ada Rapoport-Albert, a notable scholar who passed away...