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The author, a Jewish journalist, reflects on his experience covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and its aftermath. Despite a broken ankle, he traveled...

James B. Meigs discusses on a podcast the lack of effective government response to the fire catastrophe in Maui, highlighting how ordinary individuals step u...

The discussion revolves around the Israeli historian Benny Morris and his changing views on Zionism and Israel. Morris gained fame for his book in 1988, whic...

Recent events in Israel and the United States have raised questions about leadership and followership during times of crisis. It asks whether leaders and fol...

This article discusses the changing landscape of philanthropy and fundraising for nonprofits. It emphasizes the need for organizations to be proactive, innov...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is teaming up with the historically Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) to tackle antisemitism on college campuses. Th...

In this episode, Walter Russell Mead discusses the concept of "geopolitical climate denialism," highlighting global tensions and shifting alliances, particul...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is the front-runner to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, according to sources. The potential appointment comes a...

This text discusses the concept of Messiah in Jewish thought, highlighting the longing for a time of peace and prosperity when the mission of the Jewish peop...

The article criticizes an open letter from LGBTQ rights groups, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and GLAAD, calling on social media platforms to censor anti-trans...

Tractate Gittin, which discusses Jewish divorce documents (gett), is structured in a backward manner, starting with sending a gett overseas before addressing...

The article discusses the topic of truth in relation to former President Donald Trump. It highlights the divergent views held by his supporters and opponents...

The Biden administration is in the process of selecting the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, despite expectations that the nomination would be delayed until a...

The author reflects on the current political landscape and expresses concerns about the possibility of Donald Trump winning a second term as president. They ...

Modernity has brought changes to Jewish prayer, impacting the siddur (prayer book). Scholars in the Enlightenment era sought to establish the most accurate v...

This text discusses the history and current situation of Leros, a Greek island in the Dodecanese archipelago. The author explores the island's past as a stra...

In this article, the author examines the dilemma of how to navigate the issue of aging and cognitive decline in the context of Jewish values and politics. Th...

A Chabad couple running the Maui Kosher Farm in West Maui, Hawaii, has provided shelter and support for dozens of displaced Jews affected by a vicious wildfi...

This text is a disclaimer about republishing a news quiz article from the Forward. It mentions that the article can be republished for free as long as the gu...

A recent fundraising letter from AIPAC, a pro-Israel advocacy group, targeted J Street, a movement of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, describ...

The article discusses a recent incident in Montgomery, Alabama, where a fight broke out on a riverfront between black and white individuals. The altercation ...

In her book "Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices Through New and Ancient Midrash," Rabbi Marla J. Feldman focuses on bringing attention to neglected f...

In this article, the author discusses the contrasting approaches to Jewish ethical questions between the Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) and Modern Orthodox (MO) co...

Despite the ongoing protests and political upheaval in Israel, tourists and visitors to popular sites like the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre...

The discussion addresses the significant increase in American male suicides and examines the underlying cultural, political, and economic factors contributin...

In Parshat Reeh, the Torah warns against following false prophets who claim to have secret knowledge. Maimonides explains that true prophets are distinguishe...

In this shiur, three different topics related to navigating halachic considerations during a vacation are discussed. Firstly, Rabbi Sholom Fishbaine addresse...

Israel has evacuated over 200 people, including Israeli citizens and those eligible to immigrate to Israel, from a conflict region in Ethiopia. The evacuees ...

During the summer break, a series called "Conversations We Love" features highlights from compelling interviews, including one with respected "Uvda" anchor I...

Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk in northern Israel is a finalist for the United Nations World Tourism Organization's designation of villages with cultural and heritage ...

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the removal of Confederate monuments and the aftermath of the Charlottesville protests in 2017. It critici...

The alt-right emerged as a radical, sometimes esoteric political ideology that gained national relevance during the 2016 campaign season and was associated w...

The U.S. National Strategy for Countering Antisemitism was released in May, but many college students may not be aware of its existence. Two student leaders,...

President Joe Biden has taken a passive-aggressive approach towards Israel, expressing his disapproval of Israel's hard-right turn but not imposing any signi...

The article explores the question of whether AI is good for humanity and discusses the various applications of AI, such as chatbots, search engines, social m...

The Phoenix Suns have announced that they will retire Amare Stoudemire's number, No. 32, alongside his former teammate Shawn Marion's, during the upcoming NB...

The idea of an Israeli-Saudi Arabia normalization deal may seem within reach, but it is unlikely to happen easily. While there have been discussions between ...

The author addresses the question of whether it is a sin to kill a giraffe and provides insights into why giraffe meat is not commonly consumed within the Je...

The author reflects on her childhood experiences with Barbie and the way it represented oppressive gender norms and beauty standards. As she grew older and e...

A white supremacist who identifies as a reverend has been arrested for making threats against jurors and witnesses in the Pittsburgh synagogue trial. Robert ...

In a historic development, the city of York in England has appointed its first rabbi in 800 years. This is significant considering that the last rabbi was pr...

Rabbi Shlomo Brody, director of an organization focused on aging, end-of-life care, and organ donation, discusses the topic of capital punishment within the ...

In this discussion, Rabbi Shlomo Brody addresses the topic of capital punishment in Judaism, particularly in relation to the case of the Pittsburgh synagogue...

This article discusses the possibility of a peace treaty between Israel and Saudi Arabia, brokered by the United States. The author suggests that both Presid...

Yeshiva University (YU) is now offering a master's degree program exclusively for Christian students, approved by YU's Roshei Yeshiva/Poskim. Contrary to the...

Yeshiva University is involved in a legal battle with its LGBTQ+ students who want to be recognized as an official university club. The university has repeat...

Allison Yarrow, author of Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood, discusses how the patriarchal medical industry in America has taken cont...

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron address two important topics. Firstly, they explore the significance of having a woman as the leader...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the significance of women in leadership roles, particularly focusing on a female physicist leading a major prote...

The podcast discusses the connection between new inflation numbers and a general sense of unease in society, linking certain criminal behaviors like shoplift...