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The article discusses the concept of "gedolim," revered leaders in Orthodox Judaism whose influence is significant within their communities. It explores why ...

Eviatar Banai, an Israeli rock musician and baal-teshuva, reflects on his religious journey and the contradictions of success in his song "Pergola". The lyri...

The text explores two contrasting paradigms of repentance seen through anecdotes in the Talmud. The first story depicts Rabbi Elazar b. Durdaya's deep repent...

The text explores the evolution and controversy surrounding the Alenu prayer, specifically its historical anti-Gentile language targeting Christians. Initial...

The essay delves into the message of Isaiah 58 in relation to Yom Kippur and fasting, challenging the traditional understanding of fasting solely as refraini...

Jeremiah Lockwood's new album, "Kol Nidre," offers a modern take on traditional Yom Kippur liturgy, blending cantorial melodies with blues and soul elements....

The text explores different motivations for religious commitment, focusing on the story of Jonah from the Bible. It contrasts religious motivations driven by...

The author recounts their experience meeting Shimon Peres in 1999, initially reluctant due to opposing his involvement in the Oslo Accords. Despite reservati...

The article discusses the custom of visiting the graves of Jewish saints, particularly on the day before Rosh Hashanah. The author describes her own experien...

In "The Origins of Jewish Universalism: What it is, and Why it Matters," Malka Simkovich explores how Jewish universalist ideas were prevalent in the late Se...

In his piece "The Ballad of Cain and Adam," Ari Lamm reflects on the significance of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Drawing parallels between the Biblical...

Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein's unpublished memoir sheds light on the period between Dr. Bernard Revel's death in 1940 and Dr. Samuel Belkin's election as Yeshiv...