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In this letter from an IDF combat soldier in Gaza, the author expresses their belief that army service is essential for every Jew. They argue that having sov...

In this letter, an IDF combat soldier expresses his belief that army service is essential for every Jew. He argues that having sovereignty and control over t...

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has announced investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard, Cornell, and Columb...

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard University, Cornell Uni...

This article discusses the power of music during times of conflict in Israel. It emphasizes the diverse nature of war songs, which can express various perspe...

This article discusses songs that were written and listened to during times of conflict in Israel. The author reflects on the power of songs during wartime, ...

The author shares their personal journey of faith and the challenges they faced in their pursuit of a religious identity. Growing up in a mixed religious fam...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on his journey of faith and explores the role of reason in Judaism. He grew up in a mixed Jewish household, with ...

This article discusses the question of whether Jewish law obligates Israelis to continue with weddings despite the ongoing war and terror. The author explain...

The author explores the question of why Israelis continue to get married despite the ongoing war and terror. According to Jewish law, if a funeral and a wedd...

The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith. He describes the burning questions and emotions that arose in response...

In this personal reflection, the author discusses the crisis of faith brought on by tragic events in Israel. They describe the questions and doubts that aris...

This article highlights the work of journalist Matti Friedman and his unique approach to reporting on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Friedman emphasizes t...

This article discusses the coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by Matti Friedman, a journalist known for his even-handed approach. It highlights his...

This article features personal perspectives and experiences in the aftermath of Hamas atrocities in Israel. One writer expresses feelings of helplessness and...

The article discusses the impact of Hamas atrocities on Jews around the world, with various individuals sharing their perspectives and experiences. One perso...

In this heartfelt poem, the author reflects on the joy of the Jewish holidays, particularly Passover, with its focus on family, friends, food, and song. Howe...

"Shuvi Nafshi: Hesed o Herut" explores the paradox of teshuva, or repentance, by questioning whether it is about changing ourselves or accepting who we are, ...

In this text, Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig discusses Rambam's views on loving God and studying Torah, particularly in relation to the concept of teshuva (rep...

Modernity has brought changes to Jewish prayer, impacting the siddur (prayer book). Scholars in the Enlightenment era sought to establish the most accurate v...

This essay explores the origin of prayers in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book). It discusses the variety of prayer customs (nuschaot) in different Jewish commu...

This essay explores the variations in prayer traditions among Jews in ancient times. The author discusses the discovery of a hand-written copy of the Shemone...

The author explores the origins of the siddur, the Jewish prayer book. While prayer in Tanach is portrayed as individual and spontaneous, structured prayer b...

In the Marvel film Eternals, the godlike beings known as the Eternals protect humanity from evil. Their relationships with humans mirror the Jewish view of G...

In this essay, the author reflects on the power of fiction to express the human experience and connect readers emotionally. They share a personal anecdote ab...

In this personal reflection, the author discusses their love for reading and television and how Shabbos has allowed them to reconnect with their childhood lo...

The author explains why they enjoy reading on Shabbos. They emphasize the joy of reading and the experience of being fully present with a book without distra...

This article tells the personal story of the author's encounter with Rabbi Dov Singer and the impact he has had on their religious life. Rabbi Dov Singer is ...

Rabbi Dov Singer discusses the importance of focusing on both boundaries and the content of education. He emphasizes the significance of the "White Fire," wh...