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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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 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...

Rabbi Prof. Yisrael Friedman Ben-Shalom, a Hasidic rebbe, historian, and socialist from the Peshkan Hasidic dynasty, passed away in 2017. He fused Hasidic le...

The text discusses the nature of Halakhic civil law, focusing on the eternal and divine origin of Jewish civil laws as revealed in the Torah. Traditional Jew...

Rabbi Louis Jacobs explores the theme of unresolved debates in the Talmud, symbolized by the term "teyku," highlighting the role of doubt in Torah study. Dra...

Rav Shagar, an influential thinker in Israel's Dati Leumi community, focused on the concept of accepting the yoke of Heaven in his teachings. He explored two...

Rabbi Bezalel Naor's analysis of Rambam and Rabbi Nahman of Breslov's perspectives on poetry reveals contrasting views. While Rambam criticized poetry for it...

Bezalel Naor delves into the comparison between the Jewish and Hellenic views of leadership and the ideal states through the lenses of Talmudic legends and t...

In "Chabon, Safran Foer, and the Great Jewish American Novel," the discussion focuses on the literary works of Jonathan Safran Foer and Michael Chabon, parti...

Naomi Shemer's iconic song "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold)" released in 1967 coincided with the momentous recapture of Jerusalem's Old City by J...

In a contemplative piece, Elli Fischer discusses the unique practice of celebrating the death of revered rabbinic figures, focusing on the example of Rabbi S...

This essay explores the conflicting interpretations of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik and argues that in order for his reputation to be relevant today, he need...

In response to a documentary report on Rabbi Soloveitchik's arrival in America, Tovah Lichtenstein critiques the focus on trivial details like her sister's n...

During the late Second Temple period, Jews produced a vast body of diverse literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria's treatises, and w...

Beverly Siegel reflects on the 10th anniversary of her husband Gary's death and the journey of love, loss, and finding a new partner, Howard. She shares how ...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a young rabbi, displayed remarkable vision and innovation in his educational manifesto outlined in a short article in a Boston ...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik embarked on a mission to revitalize Jewish education in Boston, particularly through Maimonides School, emphasizing the synthesi...

In a discussion with members of the Knesset and local rabbis, an Orthodox rabbi reflects on the misalignment between American and Israeli Jewish communities,...

The modern Hebrew poems "Kinneret" by Rachel Bluwstein and "Pine" by Leah Goldberg, featured on Israel's new 20- and 100-shekel notes, explore nature and tim...

In this article, William Kolbrener discusses the arrival of Joseph Soloveitchik, a European rabbi, in Boston in 1932. Kolbrener highlights Soloveitchik's inn...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, in a 1932 interview, highlights the challenge facing Orthodox Jews in blending traditional Jewish religious study with modern s...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a prominent figure in Jewish thought, arrived in the United States in 1932 with his family, after leaving Berlin amidst restric...

The author, Ben Greenfeld, has created a ritual called Seder ha-Levayah le-Yom Ha-Shoah (A Yom HaShoah Funeral Service) to provide a more meaningful and part...

Alan Kadish discusses the concept of chosenness and bias within the Jewish community, noting a rise in racism and antisemitism in American society and propos...

Shlomo Riskin reflects on the profound influence of Professor Louis Feldman, his teacher at Yeshiva University. Despite initially taking a Latin class to rea...

In three sonnets by Jeffrey Burghauser, the first poem describes an old man playing a banjo during a storm, showcasing the idea that all storms have equal de...

The Midrash explores the significance of the four days of taking and watching over the paschal lamb before its sacrifice, linking it to the need for Israelit...