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This text discusses the interpretation of a midrash in Midrash Tehillim where King David asks God to reward those who read and recite Psalms as if they studi...

The text contains letters to the editor responding to discussions on modesty and fashion in Orthodox Jewish thought. The first letter, written by a religious...

In "Kiddush Levanah on the Moon" by Joseph Helmreich, the story follows Zalman, a second-year scholar in a yeshiva, as he reunites with his former rebbe, Reb...

In his book, "A Guide for the Jewish Undecided: A Philosopher Makes the Case for Orthodox Judaism," Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens presents a case for Orthodox Juda...

The book "Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women" has become popular in Orthodox circles for its new synthesis of the concept of tzniut (mod...

The article discusses the theme of masquerade and its significance in Jewish culture, drawing connections to the film "Clueless" and various ancient Jewish t...

The article discusses the little-known biblical character Tola ben Puah, who is mentioned in only two verses in the Book of Judges. The author explores two q...

The article discusses the need to reclaim the classical Sephardic tradition, which is rooted in principles of vibrant Judaism deeply connected to tradition b...

In his book, "To Be a Holy People," Rabbi Eugene Korn explores the question of whether traditional Jewish practices can be justified in light of modern under...

In this short story, Joel Bar Yehia, the owner of a golem factory, is facing a drought that has caused production to come to a halt due to a lack of resource...

This article discusses three biblical scenarios that illustrate threats to social order in the community of Israel. The first scenario involves a man accused...

In this poem, the author reflects on the story of Rahab from the Hebrew Bible. The author ponders why Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute, was the one to hide the ...

The article discusses the importance of character development in Jewish education, drawing on the wisdom of rabbinic authorities and research in educational ...

The author describes themselves as a six-strand loaf of braided challah bread, with each strand representing a different flavor and essence. The bread symbol...

The twelfth chapter of II Samuel focuses on the consequences of David's wrongdoings, particularly his affair with Batsheva and his role in the death of her h...

This article explores the mysterious figure known as Monsieur Shoshani, who was a teacher to influential Jewish figures in the 20th century. Recently, nearly...

"Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women" is a book edited by Bracha Poliakoff that aims to combat the flawed understanding of tzniut (modest...

Ruth, a Moabite former princess, converted and joined the Jewish people, ultimately becoming the ancestor of King David. Different interpretations of Ruth's ...

In "Of Prayer in Solitude," Dov Frank explores the experience of praying alone in nature, away from the traditional Jewish community. He contemplates whether...

In this poem titled "Of Prayer in Solitude" by Dov Frank, the author describes his desire to pray alone in nature, away from the presence of other Jews. He p...

The article explores the mechanics of reciting the Kaddish prayer on behalf of others and the theological assumptions underlying this practice. It discusses ...

The question of why the tractate Gittin (divorce law) comes before Kiddushin (marriage law) in the Talmud has been pondered by many. While there is no logica...

In this article, Professor Tamar Ross clarifies her theology of revelation in response to criticism from other scholars. She argues that an infinite eternal ...

This article explores the origins and meaning of the period of Sefirat Ha-omer, a time associated with mourning and restrictions in Jewish practice. The cust...

This article explores the interpretation of King David's request to God regarding the recitation of Psalms in relation to the study of the laws of skin lesio...

The author, Tamar Ross, responds to a review of the book "The Revelation at Sinai: What Does Torah from Heaven Mean?", edited by Yoram Hazony, Gil Student, a...

This essay explores the Jewish view of abortion through an analysis of the case of the pregnant Sotah in the Talmud. The Sotah ritual, described in Numbers 5...

Diana Lobel's book, "Moses and Abraham Maimonides: Encountering the Divine," offers a nuanced comparison of the religious and philosophical beliefs of Moses ...

In this article, the author explores the evolution of the Passover Seder and its focus on the Exodus story in the absence of the Temple and the korban pesah ...

The author, Bruce Black, uses vivid imagery to describe the feeling of being stuck in the past but also yearning to move forward. He likens this struggle to ...

Rabbi Yohanan, a sage in the third century CE, repeatedly teaches the book of Job and concludes with the idea that everyone, both humans and animals, are des...

The author explores the Jewish perspective on the presence of God in Islam. They discuss how Islam has deeply influenced Jewish culture and history, both pos...

The article reflects on the author's personal experience of infertility and how it relates to the biblical stories of Rachel, Rebecca, and Sarah. The author ...

In this powerful letter, the author addresses survivors of child sexual abuse in the Jewish community. They describe the contradictory experiences and expect...

Neo-Hasidism refers to the engagement with Hasidic texts and practices by individuals who are not part of a Hasidic community. There are two main camps of ne...

The text discusses the practice of a cappella harmony in synagogue liturgy, a custom that dates back to Rabbi Leon Modena in 1604. Modena faced criticism for...

The text tells the story of Moses reflecting on his journey as the leader of the Jewish people. He remembers his encounter with God at the burning bush, wher...

The review discusses a graphic novel interpretation of the biblical book of Esther. The author argues that illustrated sefarim (sacred texts) should be taken...

The author reflects on his personal journey as a gay Torah Jew and relates it to the narrative of the acceptance of the Torah by the children of Israel. He d...

This text tells a story set in ancient times, where a captured king named Agag is brought before King Saul of Israel. Agag pleads for his life, offering to s...

The article explores the tension in Jewish thought between the idea of yeridat ha-dorot, the decline of the generations, and aliyat ha-dorot, the ascent of t...

In this poem titled "The Deed," Yehoshua November reflects on his personal journey as a Jew. He wrestles with the influence of his upbringing in a household ...

The first half of the book of Exodus tells the epic story of the Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt and the establishment of a covenant with God. The ...

The book "Judaisms Challenge: Election, Divine Love, and Human Enmity" edited by Alon Goshen-Gottstein explores the question of how Jews should confront non-...

This essay pays tribute to Rav Moshe Kahn ztl, a beloved and influential teacher of Torah, particularly to women. Despite not being widely known, Rav Kahn ha...

Chaim Grade's story "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" engages with the problem of evil and the question of divine justice in the face of the Holocaust. In th...

This article is a response to an article by R. Jeffrey Fox, who argued that watching football may be a halakhic prohibition. The author disagrees with this v...

This article explores the ethical implications of watching American football, particularly in light of the brain damage that players often suffer. The author...

In this humorous and imaginative piece, David Zvi Kalman presents a dialogue between Moses and God discussing the challenges of transmitting and preserving t...

In this article, the author explores the significance of God's redirection of the Israelites from the land of the Philistines to the Sea of Reeds (Yam Suf) d...