The Torah does not explicitly address betting on the Super Bowl, but many rabbis disapprove of gambling, citing Talmudic teachings that frown upon it, though recreational betting may be viewed differently than professional gambling.

The author shares their personal experience of facing antisemitic and homophobic hate crimes on a college campus.

In a discussion about the ethical implications of accepting philanthropic gifts that may be tainted by the personal or professional activities of the giver, two Jewish thinkers explore the question from a Jewish perspective.

In this discussion, the question of whether to have shiurim (educational lessons) on sensitive topics in headlines is explored.

In this shiur (lecture) on the topic of taking one's life in halacha (Jewish law), various perspectives are discussed.

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In this essay, the author discusses the challenges of teaching modesty (tzenius) to teenagers, particularly in a world of constant social media and oversharing.

The letter responds to a previous article by Rabbi Leead Staller on Halakhah and euthanasia.

The podcast discusses the recent direct action protests at the homes of Supreme Court justices and questions whether such protests might harm or help the pro-Roe cause.

The discussion centers around the rabbinic mitzvot of Purim, particularly the practices of mishloah manot (sending portions) and matanot la-evyonim (alms for the poor), and their relationship to the Purim story.

The debate over whether children should receive the COVID-19 vaccine has generated intense discussion among various groups.

The article discusses the ethical considerations of COVID-19 vaccine allocation from a Jewish perspective.

In this article, the author responds to a discussion on whether high resource countries like Israel should prioritize providing COVID-19 vaccines to their own population or donate them to low resource countries.

The debate between particularism and universalism in Jewish thought has been ongoing since Jews emerged from the ghettos in the 19th century.

The issue of vaccine triage and allocation in the context of limited COVID-19 vaccine doses is discussed from a Jewish perspective.

In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe shares a momentous milestone of his podcasts: reaching one million downloads.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised ethical questions about how to practice Judaism and care for vulnerable populations.

In this episode, the hosts reflect on the murder of George Floyd and the global protests against racism and police violence.

In Miriam Gedwiser's essay about revisiting the story of the Oven of Akhnai in Jewish tradition, she explores how the narrative on Bava Metzia 59a-b offers a fresh perspective on gender roles, interpersonal relationships, and the balance between ethics and law.

The text discusses the complexity of concepts like repentance, free will, virtue ethics, and moral development, focusing on the perspectives of various philosophers and Jewish thinkers such as Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler and Moses Maimonides.

The story of the Binding of Isaac, or Akeidah, showcases Abraham's dilemma between obeying God's command to sacrifice his son and acting ethically.

The text explores the concept of repentance and moral conflict through a discussion of Aristotle's ideas on akrasia (weakness of the will) and Alasdair MacIntyre's views on desire, practical reasoning, and narrative ethics.

Morley Safer, the renowned broadcast journalist, shared his Jewish identity and practices in an interview featured in Stars of David.

Rabbi Yitzchok Eisenman reflects on his encounters with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, a towering figure in Torah study known for his humility and meticulousness.

Rav Betzalel Zolty, in a eulogy for Rav Elimelech Bar-Shaul, referred to the unique bond between individuals like brothers, highlighting the irreplaceable nature of such relationships.