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"Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot is hailed as a philosemitic, proto-Zionist novel that takes readers on a journey through Jewish life and thought, evoking a ...

The Vatican Library houses a collection of richly annotated Bible manuscripts, shedding light on the way people in the Middle Ages engaged with the text. The...

The text discusses the legacy of Professor Nehama Leibowitz on the twentieth anniversary of her passing and reflects on her influence on Jewish scholarship, ...

The article explores the themes of destiny, tradition, and inner voice in the Disney film "Moana" and draws parallels to Jewish history and identity. The pro...

Lawrence J. Kaplan responds to criticism from Rabbi Aryeh Klapper regarding his translation of Rav Soloveitchik's "Ish ha-Halakhah," emphasizing the challeng...

The article discusses a Purim music video of Benny Friedman's song "Ivri Anochi," which celebrates Jewish identity while incorporating non-Jewish cultural el...

Prof. Louis H. Feldman, a Harvard-trained expert in Greek and Latin, was hired by Yeshiva University in 1955 where he joined the Department of History due to...

Professor Louis Feldman, remembered fondly for his unique teaching style and expertise as a Harvard-trained classicist, made significant contributions to the...

"Hamilton and the Orthodox Underdog" by Alexandra Fleksher explores the resonance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical "Hamilton" among audiences, particularl...

The text discusses the hypothetical scenario of what would have happened if Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein had not moved to Israel and had stayed in the United St...

In this article, Aryeh Klapper reflects on his deep connection to the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, known as "the Rav," and discusses the challe...

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook's views on culture and history reveal a nuanced perspective that transcends traditional categories like Modern Orthodoxy. While appr...

Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Mikhel Wisser, known as Malbim, wrote a commentary on the Book of Esther that shows a proto-feminist perspective. Malbim delves...

Eliav Grossman discusses the controversial practice of drinking on Purim, specifically focusing on Rava's statement that one must become intoxicated to the p...

Soviet Jewish animators played a significant role in expressing Jewish themes through animation, unlike their American counterparts. The iconic Soviet charac...

The text explores two perspectives on the concept of spirituality within the Jewish tradition. Firstly, it demonstrates that God's presence descends to the c...

Pinchas Peli, a renowned writer and professor of Jewish thought, played a significant role in popularizing the ideas of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Joseph B. ...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked a heated debate, leading to a symposium by Lehrhaus ...

The recent statement by the Orthodox Union on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked intense debate within the Jewish community. In ...

Ahron Marcus, a fascinating figure largely unknown to many, was a prominent Hasidic scholar, Zionist pioneer, and expert in ancient Judaism at the turn of th...

JLIC, the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, was established in 1996 by Rabbi Menachem Schrader to provide Orthodox leadership to students on American col...

A symposium was convened by Lehrhaus to reflect on the Orthodox Union's recent statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues. Jeffrey S. Fox analyzes Rab...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate, especially regarding ordination of women as ...

In this symposium contribution, Shayna Goldberg reflects on the tensions she faces as an Orthodox Jewish woman. She discusses the tension between her ambitio...

The Orthodox Union's recent comprehensive responsum concerning professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has generated significant debate within th...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in synagogues has sparked intense debate, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community...

The text discusses the challenge of accommodating change in a religion with a divine origin, focusing on the Orthodox Union's statement on the roles of women...

In a symposium focused on the Orthodox Union's statement about professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues, Matt Reingold explores the role of schola...

The Orthodox Union's recent statement about the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate. Rivka Press Schwartz, in reflecting on the statemen...

The discussion revolves around the importance of tone in conveying meaning and authority in religious texts, particularly focusing on the introduction of God...

The Orthodox Unions recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked widespread debate. Shmuel Winiarz discusses the histo...

In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and ho...

The ongoing debate spurred by the Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has revealed a breakdown in trust ...

In response to the Orthodox Union's statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues, Sara Wolkenfeld reflects on the implications for day school education,...

The author discusses the concept of synagogue leadership inspired by Yitro's advice to Moses on establishing judges. The article suggests a new system for se...

Dr. Arthur Hyman, a prominent scholar, teacher, and respected figure in the Jewish community, is remembered for his vast knowledge of Jewish philosophy and s...

In a recent case involving Susan Abeles and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), a federal court ruled that the MWAA did not fail to reason...

In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and the Ancient Marine Rhyme: A Study in Comparative Literature" by Yaakov Jaffe, the essay explores comparative literatu...

In his response to Eli Putterman's essay, Lawrence Kaplan agrees that the story of R. Yohanan and Reish Laqish in the Talmudic narrative reflects a transform...

The text delves into the enigmatic reference in the Talmud to Parashat Bilam attributed to Mosaic authorship, prompting scholars to ponder whether it refers ...

The text explores the story of the Akeidah (the binding of Isaac) and different interpretations of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son at God's comman...

The discussion explores the intriguing narrative of Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Laqish in rabbinic literature, focusing on their encounter at the Jordan River. I...

In exploring the voting patterns of Orthodox Jews, particularly those in the Modern Orthodox community, the discussion highlights a shift towards supporting ...

In Beth Kissileff's novel "Questioning Return," Wendy Goldberg, a doctoral student in Jerusalem, explores the lives of newly religious American Jews in Israe...

The text discusses the discovery and importance of the Aish Kodesh, a collection of sermons by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapiro during the Holocaust. Dr. Gers...

The text discusses the anonymity and lack of names in the Book of Exodus (Shemot), particularly focusing on the character of Moses. His parentage remains und...

The text discusses the current state of American politics and its impact on Modern Orthodoxy, suggesting a deepening societal division that threatens the nat...

The text "Rupture and Revelation" by Ayelet Wenger navigates themes of Jewish identity, faith, and scholarship through personal anecdotes and philosophical m...

The discussion centered around the Modern Orthodox Women's Agenda in the 1980s and the challenges they faced in advancing in areas such as Torah study, praye...

Yaakov Bieler discusses the need for revolutionary changes in Talmud education to engage students and address moral lapses seen in some learned individuals. ...