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0 Holidays Philosophy

Why Celebrate the Torah at The Wheat Harvest?

Tzvika Aviv in Lehrhaus · 20 May

Tzvika Aviv explores the deep connection between Shavuot and the wheat harvest, arguing it serves as an ancient bioethical reminder addressing humanity's moral struggles with agriculture—a "sin" of wheat linked to the earliest human stories, including Cain and Abel.

0 Torah History

A Jew in the King’s Court: Dual Loyalty in the Book of Esther

Tova Ganzel in 18forty · 2 Mar

Tova Ganzel explores the theme of dual loyalty in the Book of Esther, which is set outside the Land of Israel in the Persian Empire.

0 Politics Israel

The Iran Endgame

Tony Badran in Tablet · 2 Mar

Tony Badran critiques President Donald Trump's decision to launch military operations against Iran, highlighting uncertainties around the outcome.

0 Holidays History

How Did Chanukah Become a Jewish Holiday?

Malka Simkovich in 18forty · 11 Dec 2025

Chanukah, commemorating the Judean Jews' victory over the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE, intriguingly became a universally celebrated Jewish holiday despite its initial regional significance.

0 Torah Jewish Law

If you think you know the Torah, read this.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 14 Oct 2025

Exploring the profound layers and historical context of the Torah, this piece delves into the multi-dimensional nature of Torah interpretation, known as PaRDeS, and the meticulous tradition of Torah preservation.

0 Politics Israel

Israel on high alert after launching preemptive attack on Iran

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Jun 2025

Amid escalating tensions, Israel conducted a preemptive attack on Iranian military leadership and nuclear scientists, anticipating retaliatory actions.

0 Culture History

Jewish Word | The Mizrahi Mosaic

Jacob Forman in Moment · 28 Jan 2025

The article explores the historical and contemporary significance of the Mizrahi identity, originating from Jews who fled or were expelled from Arab countries and Persia to Israel.

0 Politics History

Our Favorite Conversations of 2024

Tikvah · 27 Dec 2024

2024 was a pivotal year for Jewish life, marked by Israel's military feats against regional threats and significant discussions on Jewish identity and survival.

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

Seymour Hersh’s Rise From Dry Cleaner To America’s Supersnoop

Forward · 7 Jun 2018

Seymour M. Hersh, a stalwart of investigative journalism, narrates his career in his memoir "Reporter," revealing how his upbringing influenced his probing nature.