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The article discusses the unique position of Purim and Hanukkah as two of the only Rabbinic-created holidays that have become permanently established in Jewi...

The author reflects on the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on religious conservatives and Orthodox Jews. While acknowledging that Trump pursued policies ...

The article discusses the experiences of women who observe the laws of family purity (taharat hamishpahah) and their use of the mikveh during the COVID-19 pa...

Roberta Rosenthal Kwall's book, "Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World," explores the phenomenon of remixing Judaism, where individuals and ...

In this article, David Fried examines the contradictory statements in Parashat Ki Tissa about Moses seeing the face of God. Fried suggests that Moses did see...

In "Beyond the Mussar Schmooze: A Proposal for Modern Orthodox Moral Education," author Anthony Knopf explores the need for enhanced moral education in the M...

The article discusses the similarities between Queen Esther and the character Queen Aster in Louisa May Alcott's short tale. Both Queen Aster and Queen Esthe...

The passage discussed in this article, found in the Talmud in Bava Batra (149a), revolves around a legal problem concerning the inheritance of a convert and ...

Esther in America, edited by Stuart W. Halpern, explores the unique and resonant presence of the biblical book of Esther in the United States. The book highl...

The author discusses the need to reimagine high school education, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They argue that the traditional model of hi...

The author argues for the reintroduction of home economics classes in Modern Orthodox day schools, emphasizing that it would be a pioneering feminist project...

This book review discusses Aryeh Solomon's "Spiritual Education: The Educational Theory and Practice of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson." ...

This article explores the challenges of prayer in a postmodern, doubt-filled world, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and social injustices. The...

The author remembers Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer, who recently passed away, as a shining example of spiritual greatness. Rabbi Kelemer was known for his extreme act...

The article discusses the parallels between the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. It highlights how no countries boycotted ...

Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Michel Wisser, also known as Malbim, was a traditionalist in the 19th century who engaged with Western culture. One example of ...

The article explores the idea of Shabbat as a taste of the world to come, focusing on the first Shabbat observed by the Israelites. The author discusses the ...

The author discusses the role of young children in the Orthodox synagogue in the post-COVID era. They note that many children have not attended regular servi...

The article discusses the significance of the manna in Jewish tradition and its association with the concept of sustenance. Recitation of Parashat ha-Man, th...

In this open letter addressed to shul boards and fellow rabbis, Rabbi Yisrael Motzen highlights the challenges faced by clergy during the pandemic, including...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers, with a significant percentage expressing reluctance to receive the vaccine due t...

This article discusses the concept of Rashashian Kavanot as concrete poetry. It explores the use of words and symbols in Jewish tradition, particularly in pr...

The term "Modern Orthodoxy" has been debated within the Orthodox Jewish community, with some arguing that the label is unnecessary and that the disagreements...

This article explores the various responses of Orthodox Jewish communities to COVID-19 restrictions and analyzes them from social, cultural, and theological ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many industries, including commercial real estate (CRE), to reassess and evolve their practices. Yechiel Shaffer argues that...

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, was a highly influential figure in Anglo-Jewry and the g...

In response to a recent article by Moshe Krakowski, Yoel Finkelman and Hannah Lebovits argue that Krakowski's defense of the Hasidic educational system and a...

The new coffee-table Humash, titled the Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel, combines the Masoretic text and a new English translation by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks...

In his article "The Synagogue after Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity," Judah Kerbel explores the impact of COVID-19 on synagogue life and the potential cha...

This article discusses the historical myth that Jewish men menstruate. The belief was prevalent during the Middle Ages and was used as a means of degrading a...

Rabbi David Fohrman's new book, "Genesis: A Parsha Companion," offers a pathway to Tanakh study that puts the text at the center and allows readers to reach ...

The hesped (funeral eulogy) for Rav Yehuda Herzl Henkin highlights his greatness as a rabbi and posek (halakhic decisor) in the Jewish world. He was recogniz...

The author explores the implications of Jewish liturgy, particularly in relation to the fast of the tenth of Tevet. He argues that the liturgy conveys histor...

In "The Torah of the Kishkes," Elli Fischer discusses Moshe Koppel's book "Judaism Straight Up" and his argument in favor of a non-ideological form of Judais...

The Torah presents a complex view of power, highlighting both its potential for good and the dangers it poses. While power is seen as a blessing in the creat...

The author examines the concept of masculinity and heroism in the context of Hanukkah, specifically focusing on the biblical term "gevurah" and its associati...

In Exodus 13, it is mentioned that Moses took Joseph's bones with him as the Hebrews left Egypt. Commentators explain that Joseph charged the entire nation w...

Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, a respected and influential figure in the Jewish community, has passed away. Rabbi Leonard Matanky delivered a eulogy, reflecting...

The disagreement between Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel regarding the order of lighting Hanukkah candles can be understood in terms of their different interpre...

Israeli singer-songwriter Hanan Ben Ari implores not to be confined or summarized through stereotypes. As a self-described Torah observant Jew, Ben Ari embod...

This article reflects on two different stages of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' life and the impact he had. In London, Rabbi Sacks was known for his powerful oratory ...

Isaac, one of the revered patriarchs of the Jewish people, often appears passive, drab, and gullible in the biblical narrative. His passive nature is evident...

Harold Gans's book, The Cosmic Puzzle, uses scientific evidence to argue for the existence of God. Gans explores the fine-tuned nature of the universe and ho...

The author discusses the concept of tehum shabbat, which determines the range of permitted walking for Jews on Shabbat. The tehum shabbat restricts Jews from...

Rav Dovid Feinstein, the Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem (MTJ), was a beloved figure in the Lower East Side Orthodox community. Known for his lov...

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, a beloved teacher and mentor, had a profound impact on many people, including the author Nathan J. Diament. Diament first encountered S...

This article discusses the phenomenon of (mis)quoting Scripture in American politics, highlighting examples from Abraham Lincoln, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, an...

The author explores the significance of a minuscule letter, kaf, in the word "to weep" in the description of Abraham mourning Sarah's death in this week's To...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was known for his prophetic voice and ability to speak in a way that captured the hearts and souls of his audience. While not a pro...

The article discusses the rediscovery of the process of manufacturing tekhelet, the sky-blue wool mentioned in the Bible, by Israeli researchers. The dye was...