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Francis Nataf reflects on the evolving paradigms of tzedakah, especially in relation to non-Jews, within the Jewish ethical tradition. Inspired by the teachi...

Yaakov Taubes reviews the second volume of ArtScroll's translation series of Maimonides' writings, focusing on Conduct and Character. The article discusses A...

Shira Eliaser explores the ancient biblical narrative of Yael from the Book of Judges, offering a creative retelling that delves into the character's origins...

Alia Saphier's article explores the concept of cultural genocide during the Holocaust, focusing on the impact on Jewish music through the lives of Anita Lask...

Shmuel Lubin delves into Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner's interpretation of the Pesach Seder, focusing on how it addresses the problem of evil and human suffering. R. ...

Max Hollander explores the often overlooked role of Yosef (Joseph) in the Passover seder, suggesting his story adds depth to the themes of remembrance and re...

Ethan Zadoff underscores the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox Jewish educators in teaching Israeli and Jewish history post-October 7. He reflects on the t...

Ethan Schwartz reviews Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom's book, "Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric," which is part of the Maggid Studies in Tanakh series and exp...

Rabbi Yoni Rosenzweig and Dr. Samuel Harris's book, "Nafshi BiSheelati: The Halakhot of Mental Health," translated into English, provides an unprecedented Ha...

Shmuel Chaim Naiman's exploration of the connection between the People and the Land of Israel underscores how integral this relationship is to Jewish identit...

Ezra Sivan argues that the connection between the construction of the Tabernacle and Shabbat observance, as derived by rabbis from Torah, serves as a profoun...

Rabbi Menachem Froman was a complex and influential figure within Israeli society, using the mystical framework of the Zohar to bridge divides between religi...

The narrative recounts the unique situation of a Jewish governess, Miss Sarah Rosen, employed at Longhaven Manor, a household torn between her unconventional...

Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Fried's Ohel Yosef, the first collection of rabbinic responsa printed in the U.S., offers valuable insights into early 20th-century Jewis...

Eli, a digital nomad returning home, reflects on his complex relationship with Jewish identity and spirituality. During a visit to declutter his childhood ro...

Joshua Friedlander's reflective piece "Six Levels of Mikvaot" explores the metaphysical and ritualistic significance of water in Jewish tradition, particular...

Benjamin Miller's article delves into the spiritual significance of the six remembrances found in many Jewish prayer books. These remembrances, ordered not c...

Tzvi Sinensky explores the complex ethical framework in Megillat Esther, focusing on the tension between self-defense and retribution as enacted by the Jews ...

Tamar Weissman and Batnadiv HaKarmi explore Rabbi Yonatan's petihta on the Book of Esther, focusing on the fall of Babylonia as a central theme in its narrat...

Purim celebrations in walled cities like Jerusalem occasionally coincide with Shabbat, a situation that complicates Purim customs such as megillah reading, m...

Naama Sadan explores the Book of Esther through the lens of gender-influenced leadership styles and crisis management. Emphasizing traditionally female-coded...

Maya Bernstein's two poems explore the complexities and contradictions of traditional female roles within Judaism through the archetype of the 'Eishet Chayil...

Nomi Kaltmann reviews "MiLishkat HaDarom," a collection of rabbinic questions and answers by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, Senior Dayan of the Sydney Beth Din and a w...

Every day, for months following his mother's death, Judah has been diligently attending synagogue to recite Kaddish, dealing not only with his grief but the ...

Yehudit Sarah Waller reflects on the juxtaposition of everyday life against the backdrop of war and tragedy in Israel. Through intimate and routine activitie...

The article explores intriguing parallels between Bob Dylan's recent work and the philosophical ideas of Emmanuel Levinas, notably on the themes of the 'Othe...

In "The VAZ-2101 Was Only Called a Lada When It Was Exported," Reyzl Grace narrates the defiant and adventurous spirit of Elkie, a woman planning an audaciou...

Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik's recently translated discourses in "The Return to Zion: Addresses on Religious Zionism and American Orthodoxy" reveal his perspec...

In the aftermath of Egypt's decline, a story unfolds between two enigmatic figures: an exiled healer practicing mysterious and ancient arts, and an old man, ...

In "Lost and Found," Devorah Talia Gordon delves into the complex emotions surrounding family, tradition, and loss, as narrated by a young woman named Mindy....

Mollie Fisch's review of Mitchell First's latest book, "From Eden to Exodus," highlights First's exploration of Hebrew etymology through the parshiyot of Ber...

Mel Waldman reflects on his spiritual journey from devout faith in his youth to a period of disillusionment and eventual rediscovery of spirituality. Expelle...

Gavriel Lakser's exploration of theodicy in the Torah addresses the paradox of a benevolent and omnipotent God's creation of a world where evil exists. The a...

Dovid Campbell explores the concept of taamei ha-mitzvot (the reasons for the commandments) and their potential role in fulfilling the halakhic requirement o...

Eli Rubin's piece "Bati Le-Gani and the Triumph of Humanity" explores the rich historical and theological contributions of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (...

Modern Orthodox Jewish Day Schools face new challenges in Israel education post-October 7, as the traditional approach emphasizing nuanced understanding of b...

Avigail Rock's book, "Great Biblical Commentators: Biographies, Methodologies, and Contributions," translated by Yoseif Bloch, offers a compelling exploratio...

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalizat...

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing. His art, deeply influe...

Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, a significant yet controversial figure within Modern Orthodoxy, is examined in Steven Gotlib's review of Greenberg's latest work, "The ...

Renowned author Rabbi Zachary Truboff explores the concept of being a "stiff-necked people," drawing insights from the teachings of the Piaseczner Rebbe, Rab...

Goldie Mandelbaum, a widow living in the small Jewish community of Khmelnytsky, experiences life-altering dreams of her late husband, Moshe, who advises her ...

In his latest poetry collection, "The Concealment of Endless Light," Yehoshua November delves deep into the essence of the human soul and its connection to t...

Devora Steinmetz reflects on modern bereavement practices in light of traditional Jewish law, focusing on the phases of mourning—aninut and shiva—and the inf...

Raphael Jospe challenges the usage of the term "tinkering" in the intellectual context of Jewish theology, arguing that figures like Louis Jacobs were not me...

Aton Holzer's article explores the Hasmonean admiration for the Roman Republic as depicted in I Maccabees, where Judas Maccabee sought an alliance with Rome....

Reuven Boshnack explores the complex interplay between free will and predetermination within the Izhbitz school, particularly through the lens of R. Shmuel D...

Admiel Kosman delves into the symbolism of light in Jewish tradition, from the external display of Hanukkah candles to the inner illumination of holy individ...

David H. Schwartz explores the metaphorical parallels between the stories of Joseph and Hanukkah, prompting a deeper understanding of Hanukkah's core theolog...

Reflecting on 2024, The Lehrhaus highlighted significant contributions to Jewish thought and literature amidst global and cultural challenges. Key discussion...