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In the book review of "Staying Human: A Jewish Theology for the Age of Artificial Intelligence" by Harris Bors, the author explores the tension between unity...

Rabbi Eliezer Waldenberg's opinion on sex reassignment surgery (SRS) has been widely discussed but remains unclear. Some assume he held the minority view tha...

This memoir reflects on the experience of being a Rebbetzin, the wife of a rabbi, and the challenges that come with it. The author, a lawyer and feminist, sh...

This article explores the role of humor and laughter in the face of tragedy, focusing specifically on the example of Rabbi Akiva's laughter during the destru...

The essay explores the placement of the laws of mourning (aveilut) within Jewish Halakhah. While medieval Jewish scholars struggled to find a suitable catego...

Orthodox Jewish women are using Instagram to educate and validate practitioners of taharat ha-mishpahah, the Jewish laws of family purity. This trend of usin...

In this article, Yakov Nagen explores what God wants from humanity based on an analysis of the creation chapters in the Book of Genesis. The author argues th...

The story of Cain and Abel in the Torah teaches us about human violence and its causes. Cain's jealousy and rage towards his brother Abel, triggered by God's...

The text examines the story of Adam and Eve and the primordial sin, offering new interpretations that challenge traditional views. It explores the question o...

This article discusses the debate over how to translate Hebrew poetry, or piyyut, in prayer books. It focuses on a specific dispute that arose in the mid-20t...

The essay explores the theme of existentialism and nihilism in Jewish liturgy, particularly in the context of Yom Kippur. It examines the idea of being and e...

The shaking of the lulav during Sukkot is a familiar and important ritual, but few people understand the reasons behind the different directions in which the...

The author explores the question of whether children should be brought to synagogue. He shares his personal experience of bringing his young daughter to morn...

In Bruce Black's "A Life Worth Living," the author explores the questions and challenges we face in finding meaning and purpose in our lives. He specifically...

This collection of five poems by Ben Corvo explores the turning of the year from Elul to Tishrei in Jewish observance. The poems delve into the themes of tim...

The sounding of the shofar in Jewish tradition is a perplexing practice with no given meaning in the Torah. The Talmud explores the unknowability of the mind...

In "Ezrat Nashim: Notes on Halakhic Womanhood," the author explores various aspects of Jewish womanhood and their experiences within Jewish rituals. The poet...

In this article, the author discusses the concept of hendialys in pre-Shofar acrostic prayer. The focus is on a particular verse in the prayer, Eikhah 3:56, ...

In this Letters to the Editor piece, Leah Sarna responds to Rabbi Michael Broyde's article on time-bound positive commandments. Sarna points out that women T...

The article explores the meaning of the verse "tzedek tzedek tirdof" (justice, justice shall you pursue) from Parshat Shoftim in the Torah. The rabbis in the...

"The Children's Book About R. Aharon Lichtenstein" is a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the inspiring story of R. Aharon Lichtenstein, a b...

This article examines the question of why women are obligated to observe certain time-bound positive commandments (TBPCs) in Jewish law while being exempt fr...

In this article, Michael J. Broyde explores the question of why women are exempt from certain time-bound positive commandments (TBPCs) in Jewish law while be...

The article discusses the inconsistencies between the commandment to remember the Sabbath in Exodus and the commandment to guard the Sabbath in Deuteronomy. ...

Rabbi Norman Lamm, known for his commitment to Torah u-Madda, also emphasized the importance of passionate moderation throughout his career. He believed that...

The letter responds to a previous article by Rabbi Leead Staller on Halakhah and euthanasia. The author critiques Staller for discussing the topic in abstrac...

The author discusses the structure and features of the book of Lamentations, which is focused on the destruction of the Jewish temple. The acrostic nature of...

The book of Lamentations is a complex text with theological and textual inconsistencies, making it difficult to understand. Scholars have approached it from ...

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, author of the Peninei Halakha series, has faced criticism from some rabbinic circles in recent months. Several letters have been writt...

Professor David Weiss Halivni was known for his extensive theorization of the role of anonymous editors of the Babylonian Talmud, and his critical commentary...

In this piece, the author reflects on their experience as a teaching assistant for Professor David Weiss Halivni at Columbia University. They describe how Ha...

Rabbi Professor David Weiss Halivni, a prominent Talmudic scholar, is honored in this symposium. His disciples and proteges contribute to the discussion, wit...

In this response, Michael Broyde discusses the view of Rabbi Moses Feinstein on abortion and secular law. Broyde argues that while Rabbi Feinstein considers ...

This article explores the question of whether Halakhah (Jewish law) allows for compassionate euthanasia. It discusses the prevailing view in the halakhic com...

The letters to the editor discuss the views of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and Rabbi Michael Broyde on the topic of abortion in Jewish law. Rabbi Broyde argues tha...

The article discusses the concept of hypothetical scenarios and their exploration in different genres, namely history, science, and halakhah (Jewish law). It...

The author explores the question of what Jewish law would say about American abortion law. He argues that Jewish law does not obligate Jews to encourage non-...

The article discusses the question of what Jewish Law thinks the abortion law in the United States should be. The author presents four basic ideas: 1) Jews h...

The book review discusses the question of how we can know if Orthodox Judaism is true. It explores the debate between Leo Strauss and Spinoza regarding the a...

This article discusses the theme of invisibility in Jason Mott's novel, "Hell of a Book," and explores its metaphorical implications for Jews and Black peopl...

The article explores the question of whether national flags belong in synagogues. The author examines different perspectives on the matter and provides argum...

The Sotah ritual in Numbers 5:11-31 has long been seen as trial by ordeal, where a woman accused of infidelity is made to drink a concoction. However, modern...

The Sotah ritual in Numbers 5:11-31 has been viewed as a trial by ordeal, but three Jewish interpreters, R. Herbert Chanan Brichto, R. Emanuel Rackman, and R...

The Tosefta presents an alternative interpretation of the revelation at Mount Sinai, suggesting that the Israelites' declaration of naaseh ve-nishma (we will...

In this fictional story, a synagogue mysteriously begins to expand, with the building seemingly consuming the parking lot and growing in size. The members of...

The text discusses the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox students in reconciling traditional accounts of biblical events with the methodologies and finding...

The article explores the connections between George Eliot's novel Daniel Deronda and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's essay Fate and Destiny. Both works argue ...

In Parashat Emor, God restricts descendants of Aaron with physical disabilities from serving as priests in the Temple. Some argue that these disqualification...

The article discusses the challenge of feeling a genuine sense of mourning during the periods of Sefirat HaOmer and Bein Hamitzarim. While there are specific...

The author shares a personal story about visiting an elderly cousin who was a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a Satmar Hasid. The visit, which was meant to ...