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The review by Chesky Kopel delves into the inaugural collections of three American Jewish poets, reflecting the turbulent early 2020s. Tikva Hecht's collecti...

Michael Broyde reflects on his time as a student of Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik, highlighting their study of the Talmud Yerushalmi. He explores why the works...

Robert Browning, the eminent Victorian poet, intriguingly chose to title one of his notable works "Rabbi Ben Ezra," casting the medieval Jewish philosopher A...

Michael Kurin explores the notion that the construction of the Tabernacle serves as an opportunity for humanity to fulfill its desire to partner with God in ...

David Sperber examines the discourse of Jewish renewal in Israel, critiquing the Zionist-religious appropriation that often sidelines non-Orthodox voices. Am...

Marina Zilbergerts delves into a Talmudic narrative from Avodah Zarah 3b, which presents a unique theological perspective on divine consciousness. According ...

Zach Truboff's article explores the recurring theme of antisemitism through the lens of the Purim story in the Megillat Esther, drawing parallels between Ham...

Michael Kurin's exploration of Megillat Esther posits that this biblical text, traditionally seen as a diaspora narrative, is actually steeped in themes rela...

Yisrael Kashkin explores the perceived cultural and religious dichotomy between Hasidim and German Jewish Hirschians, demonstrating how these two seemingly o...

Steven Gotlib reviews "Accepting and Excepting: On Pluralism and Chosenness Out of the Sources of Judaism" by Raphael Jospe, which explores the compatibility...

In the wake of publishing a sensitive article, Ari Zivotofsky addresses critical responses it garnered through two letters to the editor. Arguing that these ...

Glenn Dynner's book, "The Light of Learning: Hasidism in Poland on the Eve of the Holocaust," as reviewed by Jon Kelsen, explores the pivotal role of Hasidic...

Perry Dane responds to Steve Lipman's article on young Jews leaving Orthodox Judaism, highlighting two key omissions. Firstly, Dane points out that Lipman ov...

Yaakov Taubes examines the Christian origins of chapter divisions in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on their impact on biblical interpretation and Jewish traditi...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's 1954 ruling against attending mixed-seating synagogues, even at the expense of missing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, reveals th...

Jackson Gardner's article explores how R. Yehuda Ha-Levy's work, The Kuzari, has often been misinterpreted when contrasted with the rationalist figures like ...

Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar shares her experience taking her Amish friends to the ocean for the first time at Atlantic City, reflecting on their shared conservat...

Julian Alper recounts his youthful memories of sitting beside an elderly man, affectionately called "Mr. K," during synagogue services. Mr. K, along with his...

Aviva Lauer's insightful exploration of Deuteronomy 20:19 connects the Jewish holiday of Tu bShvat with a broader ethical mandate against unnecessary destruc...

The review highlights "The Devash Jr Book of Shemot," a children's book designed to introduce young readers to the Book of Exodus through engaging storytelli...

The responses to Ari Zivitofsky's article on the Sde Teiman Affair focus on differing perspectives regarding Israeli military conduct and ethical considerati...

Thomas P. Balázs explores how Judaism provides a path to infuse daily routines with spiritual significance, contrasting it with Western philosophies of seeki...

Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel. The de...

The article revisits the controversial Sde Teiman incident, where Israeli reservists were accused of abusing a detained Hamas terrorist. As the trial unfolds...

Malka Simkovich examines the patriarchal narratives within Genesis, highlighting the stories of Noah's flood and the destruction of Sodom as parallel events ...

2025 was a prolific year for Lehrhaus, which continued its mission to engage Jewish communities with thoughtful content. Highlights included tributes to Rabb...

Daniel Shlian explores the rich tradition of puns and wordplay in Jewish texts, demonstrating how these literary features appear in both Biblical stories and...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, influenced deeply by Rabbi Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel during a formative meeting in 1968, frequently incorporated Heschelian ideas...

Yosef Lindell reviews the newly published Koren Sacks Humash, a project initiated by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to create a modern Orthodox commentary on the Torah...

In "An Empty Place at the Jewish Table," Steve Lipman explores the growing trend of young Jews from Orthodox backgrounds distancing themselves from tradition...

Rav Yehuda Henkin, a prominent Modern Orthodox halachic authority, authored significant responsa addressing women's issues in Jewish law, encapsulating his t...

Ethan Schwartz delves into the intriguing intersection of themes during the Yamim Noraim, analyzing the complex roles of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in Jewi...

Ian Kohn's poetic piece, inspired by Terrance Hayes' work, explores the Jewish diaspora and the metaphorical concept of circles as a representation of commun...

The article by Gabriel Slamovits explores an intriguing orthographic aspect of Parashat Lech Lecha, focusing on the presence of a dotted yud in Bereishit 16:...

Julian Alper narrates a personal reflection on repairing his old tefillin, which shows signs of wear and unfitness for ritual purposes. Despite initial embar...

In a reimagined biblical narrative, Yaakov Weinstein explores the story of Noah through a creative lens. Noah is initially depicted as a forward-thinking inv...

Shimi Kaufman examines the Shabbat commandment's dual representation in the Torah—first as a commemoration of creation, then as a remembrance of liberation f...

Natanel grows up knowing he must marry Rivka, daughter of Rav Elazar, but faces an insurmountable obstacle due to Talmudic law. The story dives into the inti...

Elisha Price examines the phrase "Heilek Eloah Mi-maal" in R. Shneur Zalman's seminal Hasidic work, Sefer Ha-Tanya, and its controversial theological implica...

Aton Holzer reflects on his memories of the Rabin assassination and the untranslatable Hebrew term "retzach," which means murder. Holzer explores how this co...

Avraham Weiner's narrative explores the life of a young Jewish man navigating the tensions between his ultra-Orthodox upbringing and his secular, scientific ...

Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli explores the Talmudic concept of asmakhta, a nuanced area of Jewish law dealing with commitments that appear binding but aren't genuine...

The article revisits the historic 1952 meeting and subsequent correspondence between David Ben Gurion, Israel's Prime Minister, and Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Kar...

Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dnner (Ritzad) was a pioneering but largely overlooked academic scholar of the Babylonian Talmud, influential in combining traditional le...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was deeply influenced by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, yet throughout his career, he critiqued Soloveitchik's religious philosophy,...

This in-depth essay explores the impactful relationship between Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. It tr...

Exploring the absence of Sarah in the Akeidah narrative of Genesis 22, Michael Wolff examines various Jewish interpretations which question why Sarah was not...

Dovid Campbell's piece is a narrative exploration of a Mishnaic extract from Shekalim 6:2, contemplating the interplay between law and narrative within Jewis...

David Polsky explores the contentious issue of whether Israel should block humanitarian aid to Gaza in response to hostage situations, assessing it through t...

Dan Ornstein's analysis explores the Tanakh's portrayal of divine rage through a comparative lens of the narratives of Cain and Jonah. While both figures exp...