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In this interview, philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum discusses her perspectives on Reform Judaism, emphasizing its evolution towards inclusivity, particularly i...

This article in Sources magazine presents "Circles in the Trees," a series of paintings by artist Valabregue, who interprets the medieval visual tradition of...

The article explores the ethical implications of social media through the lens of Jewish values, particularly focusing on the Talmudic concept of "geneivat d...

The article discusses the adverse effects of the digital revolution on our intellectual, social, and emotional lives, proposing crucial shifts in thinking to...

The article addresses the complex relationship between antisemitism and justice, highlighting how antisemitism is used as a political tool across varying con...

Paul Mendes-Flohr explores the exceptional experience of Jews in the United States, contrasting it with the prolonged struggle for Jewish emancipation in Eur...

Mara H. Benjamin explores the adaptability of biblical texts, particularly the Psalms, in the face of today's environmental crises, emphasizing how tradition...

Ester Schneider's paintings are noted for their symbolic richness, vivid colors, and incorporation of bold figures, all emerging from instinctive gestures an...

The author's note explores the complexities and challenges of deciding which language to write poetry in, torn between the Hebrew of their upbringing and Eng...

Joshua Cohen's novel "The Netanyahus" is a fictionalized account of a comical yet thought-provoking encounter between Benzion Netanyahu, the medievalist hist...

Cynthia Ozick's latest novel, "Antiquities," explores themes of memory, reality, and the haunting presence of the past. Through the character of Lloyd Wilkin...

The article explores the intellectual and personal dynamics between Gershom Scholem and Theodor Adorno, highlighting their correspondence as a site of philos...

Natalia Aleksiun's book, "Conscious History: Polish Jewish Historians Before the Holocaust," sheds light on the pioneering efforts of Polish Jewish historian...

In this insightful interview, poet Peter Cole discusses how his life and work embody the tension and richness of existing between America and Israel. He expl...

The article explores how the memory of the Holocaust (Shoah) is shaped by cultural and religious narratives. It contrasts Jewish and Christian interpretation...

The article explores the potential role of synagogues in revitalizing American democracy by engaging rituals, spiritual intentions, and communal bonds to enc...

This article examines Jewish identity through the lens of both personal and communal experiences, emphasizing the importance of community proximity in foster...

Yehudah Mirsky explores the work of Menachem Ha-Meiri, a 13th-century Provençal Talmudist, and his notable treatise, Hibur Ha-Teshuvah, which addresses repen...

The article explores the predicament faced by American Jews who consider themselves liberal Zionists, often labeled as the "troubled committed." These indivi...

The article explores the complexities of Jewish-Muslim relations, particularly in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict. It shares stories from both sides...

This article recounts a halakhic dispute between Rabban Gamliel and R. Joshua that evolves into a profound narrative of power, conflict, and eventual reconci...

"Daring to Know" reviews Kirsch's book "The Blessing and the Curse," which introduces readers to significant Jewish books of the 20th century to explore Jewi...

This poem by Ida Maze, translated by Miriam Udel, is a nostalgic ballad that evokes a sense of timeless storytelling tradition. It describes a distant, aband...

This folktale from a thirteenth-century context explores themes of justice, divine intervention, and structural failures of society through a moralistic narr...

In assessing the dynamic relationship between religion and contemporary liberal societies, the article explores the notion of closed versus open religion. It...

The article discusses the ethical stance of taking absolute responsibility for the reality of suffering, instead of relying on a hypothetical perfect world. ...

The article "Teaching Israel and the Pandemic" by Sivan Zakai explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Israel education among Jewish youth in North Am...

In this engaging interview, Michael Sandel discusses his approach to public philosophy and the ongoing tension within his work between notions of meritocracy...

The article explores the challenges and complexities of sustaining Jewish pluralism amidst diverse ideological and denominational divides. It examines instan...

This article explores the gendered dynamics within Jewish continuity efforts, questioning whether the emphasis on biological reproduction inherently perpetua...

The editorial comment from the Shalom Hartman Institute's journal "Sources" emphasizes the Jewish tradition of intellectual debate and ideas as vital for und...